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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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*** that hood is gunna go fast!...wish I had my car to find tires, lolol but that wont be till this afternoon....
Old Aug 27, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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gotta break even for the new wheels =P ill probably sell my CF lip too, dunno yet.
Old Aug 27, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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sell.. new wheels FTMFW YO! lol...
Old Aug 27, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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Ok cool Serg , lmk

Hey cerdric i'm running 18x8 I believe and i have 225/40

Aight every1 keep an eye out on xA header deals or intake deals. So far I have found some DME headers for 140 shipped, I also found an A'pexi intake that basically replaces the airbox but still using factory tubing.

Man i need to find a clock to replace mine, mines is cracked and leaking the liquid that it uses to make the numbers.
Old Aug 27, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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thanks david. yea seems like the popular size to run with 18s is 225/40. i'd rather get a little bit skinnier wheels than what i have now and avoid any potential rubbing. the 18s will sit nice too and tucked a little more.
Old Aug 27, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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Hey guys I have an NST 9.5 Pulley (Red) for sale with the Gates belt for $100, let me know if any of you S/C guys are interested.
Old Aug 27, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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Wats considered good number treadwear??
Old Aug 27, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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my kumho's are 420. i'd say around 380-420
Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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anything above 300 is good.. but that just mean the tires compound gets harder the higher u go.
Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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yea, i would go anything over 300. really though, i wouldnt get stuck on that because tire manufacturer's treadwear ratings aren't regulated so they can advertise whatever number they want.
Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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^yep, true
Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by tCeeder
question for you guys with 18" wheels (julian, johnny, denny).... what size tire do you recommend for 18s.. 235/35 or 225/40?
cedric, i use 225/40 as well, and i recommend it.
Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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the higher the better for me, i drive a rediculous amount for work so im more concerned about how long they'll last as opposed to how well they'll grip
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 05:07 AM
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225/40 over here too and i like em.

Sorry i coudn't make the meet, i had an emergency with my brother but everything is alright now. Johnny, the mula was delivered! K, i gota get to bed its, 1 am and i got school at 8..___! lol night!
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 01:36 PM
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HEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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SUPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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CHILLLLLINNNNNNN
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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hey guys my 15" rims are for sale.... they have brand new tires on all 4 rims.. 1 just needs air.. and also the rims need some TLC.. other then that they are great for the track or possible autoX rims... gracias! u can have pics and close up shots when ever you want. i need to make some room in my closet for other stuff.. i love these little rims.. so im not happy but oh well..rims are EMR racing jpecs.. something came up and i just need the money to buy something else asap!

how they look on the car
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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good luck with the sale pete, they should go fast if people have the same taste we do
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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Yea if I didnt have the corolla stockies, I would be considering, lol



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