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Offline ragtopdodge

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Re: OK PUT NEW TIRE SIZE MAKES A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE WHAT YA THINK
« Reply #15 on: June 26, 2012 - 04:39:18 PM »
Our e- bodies NEED big fat tires in the back!

Great job and it looks better for sure!  I like these cars with some rake, so if you can, I'd lower the front maybe another 1/2".
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Re: OK PUT NEW TIRE SIZE MAKES A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE WHAT YA THINK
« Reply #16 on: June 26, 2012 - 05:09:39 PM »
Looks much better with the fatter tires and slight rake
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Re: OK PUT NEW TIRE SIZE MAKES A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE WHAT YA THINK
« Reply #17 on: June 26, 2012 - 06:04:15 PM »
I will add there is a lot to like about the BFG T/As.  Everything automotive is a compromise, even on the Veyron.  If you want to autocross, then a taller wheel with a much lower profile tire is the way to go.  If you want to drag race, then skinnies on front and slicks on back are the hot set up.  If you want an eye catching showroom stock look, then the Goodyear Polyglas GT with RWL are the obvious choice.  If you want the retro look of 15" wheels with RWL, then the main choices are the BFG T/As or the Mickey Thompsons.  The MT's are stickier and better performers than the T/As.  However, the T/As are period correct and give more of a retro look than the MTs.  When I asked my friends about the stickier MTs, their responses were consistent with strong preferences for the retro T/As.  On a purely subjective level, they liked the T/A RWL much better and suggested the MT have the RWL turned inside if that was my choice.  From my perspective, the T/As give much improved performance over the Polyglas without giving up much in the retro-look department.
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