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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 08:29 PM
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hey guys im thinking about going with pro stars but i not going to run skinnies up front what i do you guys think
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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I think the main thing behind "Drag" wheels is having the weight/rotating mass not there. It would benifit you some what, depending on what tire you run. IMO its pointless to not get skinnes, they weigh **** for nothing.
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 07:57 AM
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i think that would probably be really gay.
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The fronts are cheap. I'd just get the whole set if you're going to shell out the $$ anyways.
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 10:42 AM
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Are you looking to use these just for track use or everyday use? If you were gonna use them at the track i would say just having the backs with a slick wouldnt be a bad idea, but for everyday it would look kind of dumb. Especially if there was just a street tire on them. I would get the skinnies up front either way. Track or street you cant beat them for the money.
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 06:38 PM
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thanks for the comments guys i just wanted to get some of you opnions the car is not a daily driver but when i do drive it i want to be able to take the curves and with skinnys i want be able to do that so i guess i will just get some diffrent wheels
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 11:33 PM
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If you like the look of the prostars why dont you just get an 8 inch rim for the front? I have not seen anybody do that but I dont see why it wouldnt work. Then you could still take a turn or 2.
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 12:01 AM
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What are the "normal" sizes everyone gets when they purchase a set of prostars? I love the way they look but don't know what sizes everyone runs. How tough is it to make them fit? Also, where's the cheapest place to buy them? Sorry to hijack the thread! BTW someone PM me if the cheapest place isn't a sponsor (no ebay adds tho!). Thanks
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Sizes are 15x3.5 and either 15x8 with 5.5" bs or 15x10 with 7.5" bs. You'll have to run a 5/16 spacer on the front, or grind the capipers some, and the rear calipers will require grinding to fit regardless.

You can't fit a 15x8 on the front. The caliper's too big.
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