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Old 01-13-2008, 05:35 AM
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Exclamation Need new tires ? 16'' 17'' ??

Hi , my BFG DR's are no more useful .. 255/50 16''


car has stock rims 16'' ...I'm thinking to buy 17'' to go with 275 but I'm afraid about the weight !!!! any feed back about weight and if it affects performance !!

what do you say ??? change to 17'' or buy new 16'' tires ??


what are good tires that holds ? considering the handling on the road also, daily driving.. and gives a better look on the car ??



any good sites for tires ...

these are the old one


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what weight are you worried about. unless its a dedicated drag or road racing car, where every ounce might count, youre totally out in left field. if they were so heavy, whyd they come stock on WS6 and SS? there are alot more tire options for 17s. just get a set of OEM or aftermarket 17x9s and youll be fine.

get BFG KDW or goodyear GS3 for daily driving.
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tirerack has alot of good wheels and tires...weight wont be that big of a factor..275s are a good tire
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Originally Posted by EchoMirage
they were so heavy, whyd they come stock on WS6 and SS? .
what about '99 '02 ss rims and z06 rims ??

which is better ???
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they are all probably very close in weight. just get whatever you think looks best. for a street/strip car, its all the same.




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