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Old 12-21-2006, 11:41 PM
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i dont know ---- about slicks or where to search but i want to know which one is right for me..

i have a choice between 14" steelies, or 15" Si wheels...
my car is a 5th gen coupe dropped about an inch, and i would like to learn which slick is right for me and why i see a ton seling 15" but 28" tall and that seems to tall...

also wheres the best place to get the best deal? ebay or do we have a sponsor??

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Old 12-22-2006, 12:32 AM
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28" is way too tall. how much power and what tranny?
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Old 12-22-2006, 12:34 AM
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NA/low boost, under 200 whp = 20x8x14 on 14x7 rims
higher boost, 200+ whp = 22x8x13 on 13x7.5 Lensos
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Old 12-22-2006, 10:08 AM
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at what power level should you start thinking about overall tire diameter and gearing in relation to trap speed?? i.e. not having to shift into fifth gear just before the line
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Old 12-22-2006, 10:29 AM
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depends on your tranny gearing and peak hp rpm
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Old 12-22-2006, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Mista Bone

higher boost, 200+ whp = 22x8x13 on 13x7.5 Lensos
that combo works great for my t-sohc
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Old 12-22-2006, 01:24 PM
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but on my coupe 13s dont fit up front... so for 14s what should i look for? and where to buy?
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Old 12-22-2006, 01:54 PM
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I have had good luck with M&H, but they go from a 13 to a 15. no 14's is slicks

they have dot's in 14's.

13's arent clearing your rotors or what?
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Old 12-22-2006, 02:01 PM
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if you just plan on usin somethin for the track, then you want a slick, if you want something for the street, then you need a DOT approved tire. Look for something with a decent sidewall, slicks with short sidewalls, do not have a big footprint, try to find a slick with the highest sidewall ratio you can fit under your fenders, that will give you the footprint needed for good traction.
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Old 12-22-2006, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by D15Bastard
13's arent clearing your rotors or what?
right.

so i have a choice to go with 15s.. direct me to a site that sells em...
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