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07-29-2015, 11:14 AM | #1 |
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big n little drivers...
Those that have gone from driving around town on wide front/rear tires and switching to big/little setup, how is the drivability? Is it so bad that you would rather just drive it to the track or is it acceptable?
I am thinking about Weld RTS S77B.
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07-29-2015, 12:09 PM | #2 |
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Re: big n little drivers...
Bump. Want to know this myself. Those look awesome
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07-29-2015, 12:26 PM | #3 |
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Re: big n little drivers...
I'm in
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07-29-2015, 01:24 PM | #4 |
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Re: big n little drivers...
I can't speak to the driveability of a Mach 1, but my 78 Malibu has always been driven to and from the track, car shows, and just pleasure cruising on 15x3 1/2 Greg Welds with 185/65/r15's on the front and 15x10 Greg Welds with 28X12.5 ET Streets (Bias ply) and I think it drives like normal. I wouldn't want to autocross it or drift with it, but to just drive around, it is not an issue. If it had street tires on the back, I wouldn't even mind driving it in the rain. FWIW.
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07-29-2015, 01:27 PM | #5 |
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Re: big n little drivers...
ok....all my mustangs had front runners and drag radials. I daily drove my 93 cobra for years...rain or shine..even a few snow days...lol
YOU cant dive into corners and cant stand on your brakes...BUT it is totally do-able. My Mach hasn't seen full sized rims in years and I do a lot of crusin (well not this year) but in the past I did.
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Re: big n little drivers...
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07-29-2015, 02:48 PM | #7 |
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Re: big n little drivers...
No quick turns other than that I've never had an issue.
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07-29-2015, 03:40 PM | #8 |
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Re: big n little drivers...
Those rims are so nice
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07-29-2015, 04:37 PM | #9 |
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Re: big n little drivers...
Ya, I just have to drive normal around corners. I can't take the freeway on/off ramp curves at 70mph anymore. Have to use the recommended speed limit. Other than that, they are great. And I miss doing clutch dump uturns too.
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07-29-2015, 07:00 PM | #10 |
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Re: big n little drivers...
I am real hesitant because of my driving style around corners; I already run -1.2 camber and my tire wears even across the tread. It is a very expensive decision; I would hate to drop that much money and not like it.
I've been going back and forth for 2 months now and just cannot make a decision.
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07-29-2015, 07:02 PM | #11 |
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Re: big n little drivers...
those wheels are custom, why not buy as a 8inch wide wheel?? my weld rts 17x8 fronts weight only 17lbs and the invos only weight 4lbs more then m&h front runners!
so why skinnys up front on the street???to save 5lbs?? not worth it. just yesterday someone pulled out in front of me, with skinnys, i would have locked them up right away! |
07-29-2015, 09:46 PM | #12 |
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Re: big n little drivers...
Good to know its not that bad although my intent would only be to drive to the track and back unless I find a money tree to buy a nice low profile trailer
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07-30-2015, 11:50 AM | #13 |
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Re: big n little drivers...
My only concern is the multi/thin spoke drag wheels seem to be the ones that break out in the center which is a big concern IMO.
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07-30-2015, 01:32 PM | #14 |
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Re: big n little drivers...
I drove my Fox for years on bigs and littles and never had any trouble. However, as others have said, it's dependent on your driving style.
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07-30-2015, 04:22 PM | #15 | |
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Or, I may just give up on the idea completely and just buy a second set of rear drift wheels and put some hoosiers on them.
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