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    im going to be running 16" weld pro stars with M/T ET streets on the rear..however..im still going to be left with my 18"x9.5" chrome C5s up front wrapped in kumho ecsta supra 712s..is there any way anyone could tell me how much of a drop in ET id see by switching to welds and skinnies up front?..is there any other gain you get from this other than weight loss?..friction?, rotating mass?, etc?..thanks!
    <b>12 SECOND DUAL STAGE DRY NITROUS POWERED 98 A4 V6 CAMARO<br /><a href=\"http://www.mysickcamaro.50megs.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.MySickCamaro.50megs.com</a><br />Best ET: 12.82@103<br />Best MPH: 104.7<br />Best 60\': 1.75 - Stock TC</b><br /> </font><blockquote><font size=\"1\" face=\"Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif\">quote:</font><hr /><font size=\"2\" face=\"Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Originally posted by Shodown:<br /><strong>1DV6 runs 12\'s...enough said. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size=\"2\" face=\"Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif\">

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    I run Weld drag lite 15 X 3.5's with a 165 80 15 radial tire in front

    Tire + rim weight = 26 pounds

    To put it into perspective-
    SLPss 17 X 9 w/ 275 40 tire n wheel = 47 pounds
    stock 16X8 w/ 255 50 tire n wheel = 46 pounds

    I've lent my skinnies to a couple of my V8 friends who run 17X9's etc in front.

    Typically all of them knocked off 0.1 in their ET.

    Rotating mass is decreased
    Less friction due to smaller diameter tire
    Weight alone is decreased

    Hope that helps
    Race car - gone but not forgotten - 1997 firebird V6
    nitrous et & mph: 12.168 & 110.95 mph, n/a 13.746 & 96.38 mph
    2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8: 12.125, 116.45
    2010 Ford Taurus SHO: no times yet

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    • #3
      plus it looks badass :D
      98 Firebird. See it here: <a href=\"http://www.burnoutbrigade.com/BBchrisb.htm\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.burnoutbrigade.com/BBchrisb.htm</a>

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      • #4
        its atleast worth a solid 0.1 in et compared to the big tires you have up front
        <b>2000 Firebird </b><br /><i>old setup </i>- Automatic Whisper lid, Borla catback, shift kit w/ V8 servo, 3.42 gears w/ LSD, PI 3000 converter, <br /><br /><i>14.703@90.92, 2.01 60\' </i>(intake and exhaust)<br /><br /><i> new setup </i> swapped over to LS1 413.9rwhp/398.7rwtq<br /><a href=\"http://www.thunderracing.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.thunderracing.com</a>

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        • #5
          yeah i didnt realize what TANKS those rims i have are till i got my weld pro stars..and they're 16" ..a solid tenth isnt bad for the money..thanks guys!
          <b>12 SECOND DUAL STAGE DRY NITROUS POWERED 98 A4 V6 CAMARO<br /><a href=\"http://www.mysickcamaro.50megs.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.MySickCamaro.50megs.com</a><br />Best ET: 12.82@103<br />Best MPH: 104.7<br />Best 60\': 1.75 - Stock TC</b><br /> </font><blockquote><font size=\"1\" face=\"Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif\">quote:</font><hr /><font size=\"2\" face=\"Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Originally posted by Shodown:<br /><strong>1DV6 runs 12\'s...enough said. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size=\"2\" face=\"Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif\">

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          • #6
            If you are going to run 16 inch prostars then you must be talking about the XP's.. If so I dont think they make a skinny for them... I have the regular 15 inch prostars.. The backs are 15 by 8 1/2 and the skinnies are 15 by 3 1/2..
            Jeff ..
            1998 Firebird.. Built 3.8 with a 125 shot.. 370rwhp,415rwtq.. stock tune!! sold

            2002 WS6 T/A.. Bolt ins..448rwhp
            2009 G8 GT.. Vararam intake, GXP axleback
            1998 Corvette.. Vararam intake, Ti axleback
            http://www.fquick.com/slow-v6

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            • #7
              yup..i only have them for the back..they are the XPs
              <b>12 SECOND DUAL STAGE DRY NITROUS POWERED 98 A4 V6 CAMARO<br /><a href=\"http://www.mysickcamaro.50megs.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.MySickCamaro.50megs.com</a><br />Best ET: 12.82@103<br />Best MPH: 104.7<br />Best 60\': 1.75 - Stock TC</b><br /> </font><blockquote><font size=\"1\" face=\"Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif\">quote:</font><hr /><font size=\"2\" face=\"Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Originally posted by Shodown:<br /><strong>1DV6 runs 12\'s...enough said. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size=\"2\" face=\"Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif\">

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              • #8
                16 X 8 weld drag lite XP's for the rear.... that is for f body people.
                Race car - gone but not forgotten - 1997 firebird V6
                nitrous et & mph: 12.168 & 110.95 mph, n/a 13.746 & 96.38 mph
                2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8: 12.125, 116.45
                2010 Ford Taurus SHO: no times yet

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