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17's in the front 18's in the back
Posted by
MartPav
on July 12, 2007 at 11:57 AM
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Just wondering, in your expert opinions. Im thinking of getting new rims and having 17's in front and 18's in the back. Is that ok?
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MartPav
11:57:56 07/12/07
no. our car wasnt designed for that set up (n/m)
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Alan(NJ)
11:59:12 07/12/07
members have done it though? (n/m)
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BannonZ (Thebanman407)
12:01:04 07/12/07
yes and members have FMICs too
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Alan(NJ)
12:17:30 07/12/07
How do you come to that conclusion?
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BradZ (FL)
12:28:47 07/12/07
when i was looking to buy wheels for my car
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Alan(NJ)
12:40:06 07/12/07
but then again
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Alan(NJ)
12:46:16 07/12/07
Hmmm.... That makes me wonder why....
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92naz32
15:59:14 07/12/07
He obviously has no other supporting mods right? (n/m)
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turtleboy
20:15:39 07/12/07
not saying it is a fluke
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Alan(NJ)
07:59:17 07/13/07
*raising hand* ...and I haven't had any problems
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Hawkin"Z"
14:45:02 07/12/07
lol (n/m)
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Guapo
12:31:16 07/12/07
Yeah, it was designed for 16" wheels and puny brakes (n/m)
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na300zx (OH)
12:47:00 07/12/07
Yep...
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BradZ (FL)
13:07:30 07/12/07
Yeah and crappy N/A motors. (n/m)
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phillyz
13:32:00 07/12/07
That will go forever if properly maintained
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na300zx (OH)
16:53:32 07/12/07
False. (n/m)
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YugoBernie (NoVA)
13:02:30 07/12/07
i was given false information then =(
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Alan(NJ)
13:07:25 07/12/07
True ;-)
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2fast4u
13:45:49 07/12/07
*regardless (n/m)
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Adam (NoVA)
13:50:17 07/12/07
irregardlessable (n/m)
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awesom-o
13:52:46 07/12/07
You've been listening to the President speak again,
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TT XTZ
14:22:03 07/12/07
Re: You've been listening to the President speak again,
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awesom-o
14:23:56 07/12/07
Never had problems with 17 f, 18 r.
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sparkie
14:56:16 07/12/07
Yokahama AVS wheels? Looks nice.
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Z_Cherub79
15:53:22 07/12/07
The SMZ was done that way (with AVS wheels).
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cherry
12:05:05 07/12/07
i have 18s all around
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Drk93TT
12:24:40 07/12/07
It's fine, if you like that look. (n/m)
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BradZ (FL)
12:27:06 07/12/07
It's OK, and unless you track your car and need 14" brakes
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BigTDogg (MA)
12:42:43 07/12/07
The "small" Stoptechs are plenty for a track car, and fit
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Scotts94z32
13:58:47 07/12/07
*RMS Wilwood kit. And agreed on the Stoptechs (n/m)
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Guapo
14:04:42 07/12/07
No doubt, but you can't fit 14" under 17" wheels
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BigTDogg (MA)
14:28:45 07/12/07
Now who's backpedalling? :-) (n/m)
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Dave N
14:41:05 07/12/07
Psssshhhh What-EVAAA!! (n/m)
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BigTDogg (MA)
15:01:58 07/12/07
Perfectly fine & gives it a nice slant stance. (n/m)
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YugoBernie (NoVA)
13:01:36 07/12/07
I'm set up that way and it looks great.
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robo (sebring1970)
13:28:33 07/12/07
lighter in weight, more sidewall for protection and
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got rice?
16:28:04 07/12/07
Re: 17's in the front 18's in the back
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z32pilot
13:34:36 07/12/07
Given how quickly I go through tires, I'd opt for 17" all
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Scotts94z32
13:57:06 07/12/07
that's a good point. sticker shock on the 18's. (n/m)
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robo (sebring1970)
13:58:51 07/12/07
I have that setup
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RICH1
15:06:56 07/12/07
I believe Stillen chose the 17/18 for the SMZ's
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kneronaSMZ
20:52:53 07/12/07
your preference really, what you like, myself, 17" all the
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HicasZ
09:11:59 07/13/07
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