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Jun 26, 2012 | 08:07 PM

StraightTimeStirrups

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17" WS6 Wheels

I am building the car in my signature and already have some Weld Prostars in 15x4 for the Front and a set of 15x8 and 15x10 for the rear that are backspaced for a 3" per side Narrowed Rear Axle. The problem is, I had to cancel the plans for the narrowed axle for the time being.

I have a chance to buy some stock WS6 rims in I think 17'x9" size front and rear to use in the mean time. What tires would you recommend for a mostly fun strip car that is going to only have 300-350HP NA and maybe upto 450 on the bottle?

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Jul 1, 2012 | 05:17 AM

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275/40r17

Jul 3, 2012 | 06:55 PM

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Like ^ Said. 275/40/17

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Jul 3, 2012 | 07:40 PM

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285/40/17 for rears.
The perfect drag radial would be 295/45/17

Jul 3, 2012 | 07:43 PM

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I second 285/40 rear in a Nitto.

Jul 3, 2012 | 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Cape T/A

Like ^ Said. 275/40/17, and the ws6 wheels are actually 9.5" wide btw.

All stock rims for a WS6 were 9in, even the speedlines on the 01 and 02's.

To the OP, 275/40/17 is what you want, that will be enough for what you want to do.

Jul 3, 2012 | 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by hiram007

All stock rims for a WS6 were 9in, even the speedlines on the 01 and 02's.

My bad, I knew all styles were the same size, got confused I suppose.

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Jul 4, 2012 | 05:21 AM

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My buddy's car is running about 400rwhp and we've had great luck on his car with 275 nitto 555R's.

No wheel hop, no tire spin. Should be perfect for a mildly modded car like yours.

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