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blazzin1 · 07-30-2012, 06:42 AM

Looks Awesome SUX!!! Congratulations!!! You're making me regret my decision to get rid of mine now!!!

Nine Ball · 07-30-2012, 08:37 AM

You are a brave daredevil of a man to be rolling those skinny bias ply tires on the front of an SUV.

Wheels look good, though!

blazzin1 · 07-30-2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Nine Ball

You are a brave daredevil of a man to be rolling those skinny bias ply tires on the front of an SUV.

Wheels look good, though!

Actually, SUX is running the 26" tall "radial" skinnies (185/55R17). But I did previously have the 28" tall bias-ply skinnies on my car, and had no problems. No, I didn't take any sharp corners at 50 mph, but as long as I slowed down for corners, it was fine!!!

SUX2BU · 07-30-2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Nine Ball

You are a brave daredevil of a man to be rolling those skinny bias ply tires on the front of an SUV.

Wheels look good, though!

On the SUV part. Like blazzin1 said these are the radials. I do wish they made some a little taller. I thought about going with the taller bias ply, but like you said this thing is a tank and I want to drive these around a bit.

JustBill74 · 07-30-2012, 01:32 PM

Your license plate is awesome!

Jason@JacFab · 07-30-2012, 04:59 PM

Looks great!

ss04flores · 07-30-2012, 09:54 PM

Looks awesome as always but what did u do about your break floaters?
Dont they rub?

Nasty1970 · 07-30-2012, 09:56 PM

What are you running now? I just ran a 12.9 last weekend, stock tires, M 6, it took me about 4 goes to break into 12s, but I did it. Traction control off, launch at 2400 rpm, spinning in the groove and it finally grabbed, then it took off! Pulled a little double clutch maneuver! Down side, I need a new set of rear tires, good side I broke into 12s!

SUX2BU · 07-30-2012, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ss04flores

Looks awesome as always but what did u do about your break floaters?
Dont they rub?

Those were cut off my pads when I first got my 18s about a year ago. Now I have Hawk ceramic pads.

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Originally Posted by Nasty1970

What are you running now? I just ran a 12.9 last weekend, stock tires, M 6, it took me about 4 goes to break into 12s, but I did it. Traction control off, launch at 2400 rpm, spinning in the groove and it finally grabbed, then it took off! Pulled a little double clutch maneuver! Down side, I need a new set of rear tires, good side I broke into 12s!

Haven't been back to the track since my 12.35 @ 112.9. It's been 106* here for a couple weeks, so I won't be going to the track anytime soon.

Pro Stock John · 09-26-2012, 11:12 AM

Do you have the weights of stock fronts vs the skinnies? I'm thinking a difference of 30 lbs per wheel/tire combo.

SUX2BU · 09-28-2012, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Do you have the weights of stock fronts vs the skinnies? I'm thinking a difference of 30 lbs per wheel/tire combo.

Two stock fronts are 124.6 lbs.
My two 18" CTS skinnies with tires were 66.6 lbs (29 lb savings per wheel)
My two 17" Welds with tires are 68 lbs (28.3 lb savings per wheel)

midnighter · 09-28-2012, 01:24 AM

Nice track shoes.

Pro Stock John · 09-28-2012, 08:08 AM

Thanks J!

chevyfan#1 · 09-28-2012, 08:16 AM

I love it!

07-30-2012, 08:37 AM	#30
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	You are a brave daredevil of a man to be rolling those skinny bias ply tires on the front of an SUV. Wheels look good, though! __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

07-30-2012, 09:54 PM	#35
ss04flores 2012 Camaro SS Drives: 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 543	Looks awesome as always but what did u do about your break floaters? Dont they rub? __________________ _________________________ 2012 IMB CAMARO SS

07-30-2012, 09:56 PM	#36
Nasty1970 Drives: 2011 Red 2SS RS Convertible Join Date: May 2011 Location: Houston TX Posts: 377	What are you running now? I just ran a 12.9 last weekend, stock tires, M 6, it took me about 4 goes to break into 12s, but I did it. Traction control off, launch at 2400 rpm, spinning in the groove and it finally grabbed, then it took off! Pulled a little double clutch maneuver! Down side, I need a new set of rear tires, good side I broke into 12s! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1970 Camaro ,2011 Red Convertible 2SS,2008 Saturn Sky,2012 Jeep Wrangler

09-26-2012, 11:12 AM	#38
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	Do you have the weights of stock fronts vs the skinnies? I'm thinking a difference of 30 lbs per wheel/tire combo. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

09-28-2012, 08:08 AM	#41
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	Thanks J! __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

07-30-2012, 06:42 AM	#29
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	Looks Awesome SUX!!! Congratulations!!! You're making me regret my decision to get rid of mine now!!!

07-30-2012, 01:32 PM	#33
JustBill74 Drives: 2010 Camaro LT RS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ambler, PA Posts: 52	Your license plate is awesome!

07-30-2012, 04:59 PM	#34
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,688 View My Garage	Looks great!

09-28-2012, 01:24 AM	#40
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	Nice track shoes.

09-28-2012, 08:16 AM	#42
chevyfan#1 I Love my new Camaro!! Drives: Hyper Blue 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 296	I love it!