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Old Feb 5, 2003 | 05:16 AM
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Default who's running skinnies??

Are they worth the money? I like the look, but dont want to waste the money if they dont help that much.

any input.

thanks Chris
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Old Feb 5, 2003 | 05:19 AM
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they weigh like 4 lbs a piece, it's hard to find any other wheels that light
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Old Feb 5, 2003 | 07:48 AM
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Default Re: who's running skinnies?? (10s_ALLMotor)

at one point i was using civic 13" vx rims in the rear...they are light as hell and thin
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Old Feb 5, 2003 | 10:25 AM
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Default Re: who's running skinnies?? (g2turbo)

not only will they be lighter, but they will help lower your rolling resistance (that will pick you up a MPH or two at the end), and will make you more aerodynamic..

but are they worth it? Dunno, I'll let you decide that. Think of it this way..you have to buy the wheels, then you have to buy the tires, then you have to buy the extended wheel studs, and lugnuts, and open ended lugs for your street wheels.. then, you have to swap off all four wheels everytime you go to the track.
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Old Feb 5, 2003 | 10:42 AM
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but are they worth it? Dunno, I'll let you decide that. Think of it this way..you have to buy the wheels, then you have to buy the tires, then you have to buy the extended wheel studs, and lugnuts, and open ended lugs for your street wheels.. then, you have to swap off all four wheels everytime you go to the track.
so basically, unless you are racing for money the answer is no?


[Modified by KC GSR, 1:42 PM 2/5/2003]
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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 11:32 AM
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Not for the street under any circumstances, even street racing.
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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 11:54 AM
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i got some 25/4.5/15 goodyears tires how much do the wheels cost i been thinking about getting some the cheapest ones
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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 11:50 AM
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I like them a lot yeah you have to change the wheels, studs and nuts but it looks cool as hell and I have a four door so I need all the help I can get !
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