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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by excluesive
whats your rear wheel and tire size, also what are the front wheel widths.
Front 20x9 -1 245/35/20
Rear 20x11 +12 275/35/20
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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 08:45 PM
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Looking good...keep it movin
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 09:46 AM
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ever thought of using a 30 series tire? or moving down to a 225?
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by excluesive
ever thought of using a 30 series tire? or moving down to a 225?
I was thinking that I need to go with a 225.
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 02:24 AM
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I wouldn't recommend a 225 on a 9" rim,but then,I'm not a fan of stretch. I put big wheels on cars to gain grip. If I was going to only need a 225,I'd fit an 8.5" wheel.

If you're having clearance issues with the 245's,maybe consider going to a 235/35,or a 245/30.


Justin...
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Automan
So now that you guys can see the frnder work done what size tires do you think I should go with up front? The current size is 245/35/20.

your car looks great.. but some people dont understand where you goin with this build you are sure to be in a high VIP class when youre done with your build.. Great job and quality parts
225/35 or 235/30 would both look good

hope to meet you at the vegas VIP meet!!!
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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DUDE YOU NEED MORE
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 11:23 PM
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Looks great like others Im excited to see the final result.
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 07:41 AM
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225 will work with the 9
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 08:20 AM
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wow, its gonna be sick. i love your choice of a bodykit... its not super outrageous, and accents the stance well
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 12:21 AM
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my 215/35 work great on the 9
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 08:01 AM
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Well the exterior is done. The painter is doing the polishing this weekend and I get to see the finished product on Monday. Then we have less than a week to do everything else if it is going to be ready to ship to SEMA. Its gonna be very close.
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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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Update 10/18... The car is 90% done with paint and body. After that the first order of business is to get the stance right up front. In spite of all the hard work done on the car it does not look like it will be ready for SEMA. Sorry guys... But there is always next year. Anyway on with the pics!
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 05:36 AM
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Great progress!
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 01:59 PM
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Great look
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