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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 11:37 AM
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i have a 94 civic coupe with a b18c at 217 whp and a spoon(kaaz) lsd with stage 2 axels what do u guys recommend for slick sizes?
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 12:12 PM
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Default Re: help on size for slicks

imma guess and say 23's. what trans?
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 12:26 PM
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Default Re: help on size for slicks

its an 96spec(4.4 final drive) itr with ats(short gears) 3-4-5. How wide should i go?
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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help anyone how wide of slicks should i go?
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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where r u crossing the line at rpm wise?
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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Default Re: help on size for slicks

i cross the line at 8700rpm
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 01:09 PM
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Default Re: help on size for slicks

Youre crossing the line at 8700 at 4th gear on what tire? slick or regular tires.

I would initially say 22x8x13 for that HP, but with the gearing you have, it may be alright to use 23x8x13.
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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Default Re: help on size for slicks

i cross in 4th gear so 23 or 22
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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Default Re: help on size for slicks

and the tire im running right now are bfg drag radial(street legal one) 205/50/15
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 01:52 PM
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i would get the 23x8x13

205/50/15 = 23"
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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Default Re: help on size for slicks

thanks ill buy some soon hoping to hit some 1.7 on 60ft
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