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Old Sep 17, 2015 | 03:34 PM
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Interested in seeing who's running a 15/17" wheel setup...

Weld RT-s seem popular, anyone running Racestars? they seem like a cheaper option?

Pics please!
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Race star dark stars, Hoosier 275/50/15 DR's & M&H 26x4.5x17
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anyone use any of the welds that are not the S71?

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more pics are appreciated!
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anyone use any of the welds that are not the S71?

Thanks!

more pics are appreciated!


anyone?
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I run Hoosiers on Bogarts.
15 & 16 " rims
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Originally Posted by NJ Torque
Anyone?
Why use 15's?
Btw, we lived in Edison for 34 years.
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I'm curious too - what is the advantage of a 15/17 setup?
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drag racing, more sidewall on the rear to aid in traction.
the 17 is to clear the stock c5 brakes
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Because of no really good option in a front skinny in the 16" varieties - 15 and 17 fronts have a better tire option ?
Of course a 15 inch wheel has more sidewall ... The front wheel and tire shown (bottom) are 15" M&H on Bogarts for total weight of 22 lbs.

16" rears and 17" fronts are a great choice if you don't want to go with LG spindles and Strange Brakes. FYI have gone 1.34 60' with the 16" wheel.

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Originally Posted by chasboy
Why use 15's?
Btw, we lived in Edison for 34 years.
Rear tire option. Prefer the 15" radial selection.

Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
I'm curious too - what is the advantage of a 15/17 setup?
See above

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drag racing, more sidewall on the rear to aid in traction.
the 17 is to clear the stock c5 brakes
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If I'm going to buy a set of wheel (dedicated drag racing) I might as well bite the bullet and get the LG spindles at the same time.
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