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10-10-2011, 05:02 PM #1
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Collectors Edition Yellow- 2002 Pontiac Trans AM WS6
Keep current rear CETA wheels 17x11" or go 18x11"?
I have a CETA with 17x11" in the rear and 17x9" in the front... I sent the rear rims out and had them widened to fit the 315/35/17R MT ET's i have back there... Was wondering if i should stick with the 17in as MT makes the ET Drag in 275/45/17R or go to 18in and just run the 335/35/18R MT ET II?
Keep in mind this is going to be an F-1R 427LSX very soon so i want to be able to hook eventually lol... I dont want to drop to 15" in the rear so since the 17in have the ET Drags im leaning toward keeping what i have... Any thoughts?
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10-12-2011, 08:09 PM #2
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Your 17s should be a mess to hook with, 18s would be even worse. What wheels were you thinking for 18s?
I would seriously consider a drag setup you can switch to.
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11-01-2011, 08:27 PM #3
If your serious about going fast with your 427 you need a set of street rims and a set of track rims. I'd keep the 17s either way.
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11-02-2011, 03:19 PM #4
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You could try the Weld RT/S wheels. GMHTP is running them on the STi Killer Camaro SS. Personally, I like them and am thinking about a set of 18s for my car.
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11-06-2011, 01:20 PM #5
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11-06-2011, 01:24 PM #6
I would suggest a set of 15" with full drag slicks if your building a 427. But out of the 17's or 18's i would for sure stick with the 17's for better hook. jmo
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11-06-2011, 01:24 PM #7
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11-06-2011, 01:25 PM #8
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11-06-2011, 01:34 PM #9
Also if your wanting a black wheel i have saw a few f-bodies on the 15" black weld magnums that look killer with painted calipers..
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11-06-2011, 01:53 PM #10
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11-06-2011, 02:59 PM #12
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Thanks! I'm sure there are pleanty of 15" options out there... My concern was (i know this is petty considering im using the 15" rim to support a wider DR and full slick) when i have the 15" on i didn't want them to look too small for the car and look dumb... I KNOW I KNOW i should be worried about hooking but that was the reason i didn't jump right to the 15" to begin with... Also, to save the money of getting 2 15x11~ and the small fronts plus the tires... figured it would be more economical just to slap some ET Streets on the 17's and call it a day... But everyone is right, the 17" even with the DRs (which are 275/45/17) just wont be enough to hold the car to the pavement... And after making all this power i should do the tires and rims right to get the maximum amount of traction possible.
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11-06-2011, 03:34 PM #13
The 17" with a dr will make a huge noticable difference from what you have now or are use to. But yes for a direct hook and go you can't beat a 15" with a full slick lol.
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11-07-2011, 03:15 PM #14
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LOL with like 15" of rubber on pavement with some 15" full slicks it will make sure you have the right rear end... Now i have on the Nitto 555r @ 315/35/17... Once i finish these off im getting the MT ET II 315/35/17 and perhaps the MT ET Drags to help with driving around and street play traction
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