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Jun 24, 2011 | 08:02 PM

JFG Racing #1

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I'm going with Cray scorpion rims 19x9 and 20x10.5. tire sizes 245/35/19 in fronts and 305/35/20 with nitto 555 drag radials in the rear. what do you guys think?

thanks

Jun 24, 2011 | 08:32 PM

Toque

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Originally Posted by JFG Racing #1

I'm going with Cray scorpion rims 19x9 and 20x10.5. tire sizes 245/35/19 in fronts and 305/35/20 with nitto 555 drag radials in the rear. what do you guys think?

thanks

Nice wheels.... but they are HEAVY.
Just something to consider.

Toque

Jun 25, 2011 | 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Toque

Nice wheels.... but they are HEAVY.
Just something to consider.

Toque

I was going to say the same thing. First of all, as you go up in diameter the wheel weight will increase to begin with. The way Cary wheels are made they are heavier than a lot of other wheels. You're going to have some real heavy wheels which do nothing for enhancing the performance. Look into CCW's wheels, excellent quality and much lighter. www.ccwheel.com.

Jun 25, 2011 | 09:50 AM

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not much rubber on the ground !

Jun 25, 2011 | 01:33 PM

FYRARMS

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Originally Posted by JFG Racing #1

I'm going with Cray scorpion rims 19x9 and 20x10.5. tire sizes 245/35/19 in fronts and 305/35/20 with nitto 555 drag radials in the rear. what do you guys think?

I think a couple of things...

a) Front tires are pretty narrow. I run 265/30/19 on my Crays up front.

b) Your rear size is VERY tall.

c) I agree with Toque. The wheels are very heavy. Most Chinese cast wheels are. Mine were on the car when I bought it, but will be swapped for more performance-oriented Forgeline wheels over the winter.

d) Not sure I understand the whole 20" drag radial thing. If someone needs traction, they should stay away from 20" wheels all together. The idea is to get a taller sidewall. If someone wants to look good and run 20" wheels, just use a standard radial tire. Swap to 18" drag tires at the track.

Last edited by FYRARMS; Jun 25, 2011 at 08:18 PM.