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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 07:55 PM
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I'm thinking about getting these BFGoodrich G-force drag radials for track use. The problem is they don't make it in a 205 50 16 but they do have a few sizes for a 15" wheel. I know a few ralliart guys got 15" steelies last winter for snow tires. My question is, does anyone know of a 15X8" steel wheel that would work for me?
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 08:08 PM
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steelies are going to be too heavy. I would look around for some drag rims. i never seen 15X8 steelies.
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 08:16 PM
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alloy 15's will never fit over the breaks
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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OK I found some wheels that I think will fit but they say they are Rear wheel drive rims. Does that realy make a difference?
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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I don't see how the rims would know they were being used on the front.
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 11:09 PM
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I don't either. So why are they marked that way?
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 12:15 AM
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As far as I can tell from a bit of Googling, the difference will be in the offset.
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 11:45 AM
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Mmmm, volks
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