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Dec 21, 2005 | 05:59 AM

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x838nwy

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Tyres look totally badass. I'd stay home when it rains though.
Love to know how good they are.

Dec 21, 2005 | 06:01 AM

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very nice

good choice

Dec 21, 2005 | 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by talentsearch301

I dont know yet...but will see

I have the fender roll kit here on standby though

Will post pics probably after christmas...waiting on the TODA timing belt and LICP

before the new motor get dropped in.

17X8.5 with a +30 offset and 255/40/17s will rub the lip in the back if the car is lowered. If it's at stock height it might not rub. You just need to cut about a 1/2 inch off the lip to make 255s tuck in the rear

Dec 21, 2005 | 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SPANKED

Post some pics when you throw them on...I can't decide between these rims and the CE28s...does anyone know the differences as far as weight, strength and price of the 2?

CE28's cost twice as much, but are probably a good 4-5lbs lighter per wheel. Strength is negligible.

Dec 22, 2005 | 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by x838nwy

Tyres look totally badass. I'd stay home when it rains though.
Love to know how good they are.

Actually the RA1s are VERY good in the rain. I use them as my rain tire on my 911 that I race.

Dec 22, 2005 | 03:00 PM

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nice! is this for track use or summer use? bet u cant wait til spring

Dec 22, 2005 | 03:16 PM

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Evo VIII

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I like em!

Dec 22, 2005 | 05:14 PM

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x838nwy

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Originally Posted by 06MR895

Actually the RA1s are VERY good in the rain. I use them as my rain tire on my 911 that I race.

That's very odd. They look almost bald, hardly any thread on them. Are you comparing them to road tyres of other semi-slick tyres?

Dec 22, 2005 | 05:16 PM

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Gram lights are so JDM, good choice!

Dec 22, 2005 | 07:56 PM

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nice shoes :]

Dec 22, 2005 | 08:19 PM

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That's very odd. They look almost bald, hardly any thread on them. Are you comparing them to road tyres of other semi-slick tyres?

"The common shave for a full race set-up is at least 4/32. For Track day events we recommend at least 6/32 shave. If you plan on using them for everyday summer driving, then leave them full skid. It is important to leave the tires with as much tread as possible for street driving in case of rain. (FYI: Full tread RA1's are used as rain tires in competition.)"

Dec 22, 2005 | 08:56 PM

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So 255s will fit without rubbing?

A buddy of mine has 255's on a 9" rim and he doesn't rub.

Dec 22, 2005 | 10:03 PM

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A buddy of mine has 255's on a 9" rim and he doesn't rub.

Once the motor is in and its time to put the wheels on...my options for now is to roll the fenders or put back on the stock springs...(until I get the ohlins)...no rush! to do any performance driving, the car will be in the garage for winter once it gets out the shop. Only time I'll be driving is to break in the new motor.

But when It gets off the lift (I'll post if its rubbing or not)

Dec 23, 2005 | 10:09 AM

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EVO Nathan

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Originally Posted by Corey

A buddy of mine has 255's on a 9" rim and he doesn't rub.

Who? And what is he dropped on?

Dec 23, 2005 | 10:30 AM

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Boring

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