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Mini-tubbing question
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Mini-tubbing question
I'm thinking about putting 18x12 inch wheels on the back of my vert and they require mini-tubbing to tuck in. I'm trying to figure out how much of a PITA it is to do and what's involved.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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Best bet - get a pro to do the work.
It is NOT expensive
- and best of all - if its not correctly doen they get to do it again.
It is NOT expensive
- and best of all - if its not correctly doen they get to do it again.
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Dude,
You get out a HUGE saw and cut 2 HUGE holes in your trunk. Then you get some SUPER GLUE and glue these plastic tubs over the hole.
Then you LINEX the whole thing and your good to go
Easy
Peace
Chip
You get out a HUGE saw and cut 2 HUGE holes in your trunk. Then you get some SUPER GLUE and glue these plastic tubs over the hole.
Then you LINEX the whole thing and your good to go
Easy
Peace
Chip
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its actually pretty easy. did it a while back on a buddies car. made a mess though, and car smelled like fiberglass for a while! lol
after all was finished... we all realized we prolly wouldnt do it again. his 335's didnt really look any bigger than the 305 drag radials, so it was kinda pointless.
after all was finished... we all realized we prolly wouldnt do it again. his 335's didnt really look any bigger than the 305 drag radials, so it was kinda pointless.
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I have CCW 18 X 12 on the rears with Michellin Pilot Sports 335 and mine dont have any problems, when I wear out this tires, I will be going to 345 then I will need a tub.........
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get the flared rear fenders that a few members have
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FactoryRaceCar, your car looks awesome! I've got the same wheels, except 18x11.5 with 315/30/18 PS2s coming Thursday. Can you post some more pics of your car to hold me over until my wheels come? 