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    I need racing slicks but I dont have any so I was thinking about using my old somewhat bald 235/55/16 on the rear and keeping my 275/45/17 on the front . Does anyone have any thoughts about this? Thanks [img]graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]
    New Toy Red 94 Formula LT1
    RT: .0006 60': 1.894 1/8 mile: 8.351 @ 84.89 1/4 mile: 12.974 @ 107.81
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    use the 16's all around, the 17" wheel will weigh more and just slow you down....
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    • #3
      I asked this a few months ago, it is possible to do and won't technically hurt anything, the gains would probably be better if you had 16's all around however.

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      • #4
        the only prob with the other 2 16's are that the lugs are stripped and it is almost impossible to get them on. The rims on my 17's are actually 4 lbs lighter than the stock rims on my 16's so I am not concerned with weight.
        New Toy Red 94 Formula LT1
        RT: .0006 60': 1.894 1/8 mile: 8.351 @ 84.89 1/4 mile: 12.974 @ 107.81
        crashed Red 96 Camaro 3.8l: 14.91 @ 92.38
        The ex wife's Black 98 Firebird 3.8l: 15.23 @ 88.12

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