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Old Dec 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??

thanks guys
Old Dec 22, 2006 | 12:32 AM
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28" is way too tall. how much power and what tranny?
Old Dec 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
Old Dec 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
Old Dec 22, 2006 | 10:29 AM
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depends on your tranny gearing and peak hp rpm
Old Dec 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
Old Dec 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?
Old Dec 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?
Old Dec 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.
Old Dec 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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