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Old 05-07-2009 | 01:24 AM
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Drag radials

Ok, quick question.
I've seen on here a few places talk about tire and wheel sizes that fit our front hubs.

Just got back from the track tonight and I found out that I have a severe traction problem. Not even funny problem. First gear is a waste.

So, What size of wheel can I get away with? And how wide of tire can I run and still turn without chewing the tires to crap?

Thanks
Old 05-07-2009 | 05:32 AM
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crazysteve runs factory 16" steelies with 255/50 drags radials
Old 05-07-2009 | 09:14 AM
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^ sure do, you will need a small spacer also, they will just rub with 12# in them on a hard launch :)
Old 05-07-2009 | 09:18 AM
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^ sure do, you will need a small spacer also, they will just rub with 12# in them on a hard launch :)
What spacer are you speaking of? I got the factory steelies as well Turbotech I didnt know you were looking for some. I had a set sold the other 2 to a local guy here...I also have the same drag radials.....
Old 05-07-2009 | 02:33 PM
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Have any of you fit steelies and slicks on an 09 with the brembos.
Old 05-07-2009 | 04:24 PM
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Have any of you fit steelies and slicks on an 09 with the brembos.
from past discussions, the steelies wont fit with brembo's
Old 05-07-2009 | 09:18 PM
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you can only clear a 17 with brembos glad I got an 08 so I could get the LSD and no brembos.....for the spacers I just cut the hat off some old rotors here at the shop.....Saabs have the bolt pattern
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