Ponies on The Run (Again)
10/22/08, 11:21 PM
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I dont think a DR would be good on the road, and the rubber on them doesnt make for a very feel good drive either. I'd probably go with a high performance tire, such as a NT555 or KDW2's (my favorite). 20's on this car I think are a little too big, I like a good size sidewall, and it makes the ride smoother.
Believe me I was anti 20's until I saw Leo2's car. Those rim's in 20's look awesome and IMO still had plenty of sidewall.
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10/22/08, 11:27 PM
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Believe me I was anti 20's until I saw Leo2's car. Those rim's in 20's look awesome and IMO still had plenty of sidewall.
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20s are OK depending on the rim. Some look stupid others OK-to-great. It all depends
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10/22/08, 11:29 PM
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Totally agree. Bullits, Razors, and CS69's should all be 20's IMO. Brian can you post some pics of your wheels again. Thanks.
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10/22/08, 11:41 PM
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I disagree. Bullits look great in 18's 
I never thought they [Bullits] looked good in 20's until I saw Leo2's car.
IMO: 19's are the best rim size for s197 mustangs. AFS now came out with Bullits in 19's. Waiting on people to get them to see if I'm sold on that. Up until that point, I was set on 18 's.
I never thought they [Bullits] looked good in 20's until I saw Leo2's car.
IMO: 19's are the best rim size for s197 mustangs. AFS now came out with Bullits in 19's. Waiting on people to get them to see if I'm sold on that. Up until that point, I was set on 18 's.
10/23/08, 12:05 AM
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Just looked in my wheels album and I only have the pics I took right after I had them installed. I think I'll take some more tomorrow and put them up anyway. But if there is something specific you want just let me know.
10/23/08, 12:07 AM
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I disagree. Bullits look great in 18's
I never thought they [Bullits] looked good in 20's until I saw Leo2's car.
IMO: 19's are the best rim size for s197 mustangs. AFS now came out with Bullits in 19's. Waiting on people to get them to see if I'm sold on that. Up until that point, I was set on 18 's.
I never thought they [Bullits] looked good in 20's until I saw Leo2's car.
IMO: 19's are the best rim size for s197 mustangs. AFS now came out with Bullits in 19's. Waiting on people to get them to see if I'm sold on that. Up until that point, I was set on 18 's.
10/23/08, 12:08 AM
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What view do you want. Side profile or something else. If I don't have it in my photobucket I'll take pics right after work and get them up right away.
Just looked in my wheels album and I only have the pics I took right after I had them installed. I think I'll take some more tomorrow and put them up anyway. But if there is something specific you want just let me know.
Just looked in my wheels album and I only have the pics I took right after I had them installed. I think I'll take some more tomorrow and put them up anyway. But if there is something specific you want just let me know.
10/23/08, 07:43 AM
Still hoping you can pull together the scratch to get the CS69, or whatever the number of the Shelby's that you like. I really dig how they look and they'd totally set your car apart AND give you some much needed traction.
Still don't know about DRs on the street though, I know you didn't drive it much in the past but how they feel on street driving is
If you're upping the planned amount of miles you're gonna put on the car drive someone else's car with DRs on the street and freeway first. You can totally feel how thin the sidewall is and for me take away any confidence I have in the cars ability to corner. .02
Still don't know about DRs on the street though, I know you didn't drive it much in the past but how they feel on street driving is
If you're upping the planned amount of miles you're gonna put on the car drive someone else's car with DRs on the street and freeway first. You can totally feel how thin the sidewall is and for me take away any confidence I have in the cars ability to corner. .02
On the DR's, is it possible that there are different kinds (ie. one leaning more on track performance vs one that compromises between track and street)? Like the MT vs 555R?
I'm asking because there are several members here running the 555R's on the street and have yet to read one complaint about them. Even read that the 555R's have decent traction in the rain as long as there's ample tread.
10/23/08, 07:45 AM
10/23/08, 08:14 AM
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I totally agree with going with the CS69's as it's my #1 choice. It's just the coin factor.
On the DR's, is it possible that there are different kinds (ie. one leaning more on track performance vs one that compromises between track and street)? Like the MT vs 555R?
I'm asking because there are several members here running the 555R's on the street and have yet to read one complaint about them. Even read that the 555R's have decent traction in the rain as long as there's ample tread.
On the DR's, is it possible that there are different kinds (ie. one leaning more on track performance vs one that compromises between track and street)? Like the MT vs 555R?
I'm asking because there are several members here running the 555R's on the street and have yet to read one complaint about them. Even read that the 555R's have decent traction in the rain as long as there's ample tread.
It's very likely that some are different. I only know about the M&H and a little of what Leo's said about the MTs and I haven't heard anything really about the Nitto DRs except they are not as good as the two mentioned for the strip... So
Yeah I'm pretty sure it's the same except the rims are American Racing (if there is even a difference between them) and I bet I paid more
10/23/08, 08:14 AM
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10/23/08, 09:05 AM
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10/23/08, 09:15 AM
^ There you go, you and Leo are running the same tire combos.
10/23/08, 09:22 AM
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10/23/08, 10:42 AM
Okay, did the math. Basically a $600 difference between the chrome CS69's and the AM chrome Bullitts, both in 20.
No, I'm ready to take the plunge it. It was more of an exercise in futility.
No, I'm ready to take the plunge it. It was more of an exercise in futility.
I just seen the pictures of your car LEO it looks great !!!