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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 02:47 PM
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can you drive with them? do any of you drive with them?
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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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Search Much? Alot of people, Including myself, DD on slicks & skinnies.
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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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DD on slicks and skinnies here as well.
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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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I DD mine but no slicks til I do a 9".
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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 04:24 PM
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slicks and skinnies and no sway bar upfront
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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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You better belive it- I use a Micky Thompson 4ply w/ an 8ply rating front runner.
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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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I drive with mine all the time,I agree with grn95t/a take the sway bar off.
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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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I DD with M/T Sportsmans. I have C5 corvette wheels and the skinnies pull and shimmy the car much less. Wide front tyres are nice but a hassle sometimes.

I don't corner fast or speed but I have the same amount of manuverabilty as any other regular car on the road. You won't magically fly off the road for no reason.

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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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sorry abotu the search i wasnt getting the answetrs for some reason. thanks alot guys... i just didnt wanna like turn and brake and just slide. that seems like it would be an issue.
i dont wanna daily drive with full on slicks. who runs a 10 inch wide 15 inch rim with a dr? what size?
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by bricez28
sorry abotu the search i wasnt getting the answetrs for some reason. thanks alot guys... i just didnt wanna like turn and brake and just slide. that seems like it would be an issue.
i dont wanna daily drive with full on slicks. who runs a 10 inch wide 15 inch rim with a dr? what size?
If you're gonna run a 15x10, go with a 275/50/15 DR.
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt D
If you're gonna run a 15x10, go with a 275/50/15 DR.
... i cant go wider? i like the bubbled out look. and i have 275s on the front now with 9.5. 295's wont fit?
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 11:34 PM
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15x10 with 325/50/15s are a badass setup.
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 12:01 AM
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I DD my CETA with slicks/skinnies also
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 12:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Z28/2002
I DD my CETA with slicks/skinnies also
Dude! Who is that in your avatar?!


Oh and I run bigs and littles on my car.
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 10:21 AM
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not to barge in on this thread, but I've heard people complain about Bogarts cracking and all kinds of crazy crap and just wanna find out from someone who actually runs them on the street. I have a friend and seen tons of people running Welds with no problems,only problem is I'm sick of seeing millions of weld Prostars and Draglites everywhere.
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everyone says bogarts break and this and that but ive never seen someone post up "I broke my bogarts today" or anything like that. A buddy of mine drives his mustang on bogarts all the time and he has never had a problem.
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 12:24 PM
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so i can squeeze a 325 on the 10 inch rim? do i need bfh?
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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There have been threads w/ pics about people breaking their Bogarts but that's why they tell you they're not meant for the street.
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Originally Posted by bricez28
so i can squeeze a 325 on the 10 inch rim? do i need bfh?
yes you can. my 325s are mounted on 15x9 centerlines.
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by bricez28
so i can squeeze a 325 on the 10 inch rim? do i need bfh?
Technically, yes, you can fit it, but why? How much power are you making? Majority of people on here do not need such a big tire.
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