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Old 08-22-2014, 08:53 PM
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Old 08-22-2014, 08:56 PM
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Both unusual......not bad......but not my taste. Which do you prefer?
Old 08-22-2014, 09:00 PM
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Are they drag radials w rims?
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Before...after would look good with a black lip.
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While I prefer the "after" look, neither are really my taste.

Good luck with them.
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Not my taste but if you like them that's all that matters
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Originally Posted by drich2905
Not my taste but if you like them that's all that matters
Old 08-22-2014, 10:26 PM
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I like the after better. It has a kind of old school look to it, but nothing wrong with that.
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Originally Posted by Hameister
I prefer the "after" look

Good luck with them.
The black helps
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Yeah I personally love this new look and have had great feedback from local friends and aquaintences about how much better it looks. Yes, this is my style. Ive seen way too many base cars that look like crap with large diameter wheel like the 19/20" combos. I dont care too much for the rubber band style tires. Gotta have some meats.
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After but I would prefer lower profile tires too.
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The after looks cool, but the smaller rear wheel makes it look a little unusual.
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I like the "after" wheels...nice retro look...what size wheels and tires are they?...are they the same size as the "before" wheels and tires? How is the performance? I bet they have a smooth ride with all that long sidewall.
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Originally Posted by Gaskill
The black helps
Always stirring the pot!
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I like the "after" myself, it stands out more.
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I really like the before look. Nice car though!
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Originally Posted by Judgebull
I like the "after" wheels...nice retro look...what size wheels and tires are they?...are they the same size as the "before" wheels and tires? How is the performance? I bet they have a smooth ride with all that long sidewall.
Rears are 17x11 with 295/45/17 MT ET street 2 and fronts are 18x8.5 with 255/35r18 toyo proxes r888. There is a reason for the front/rear wheel diameters differences. I love drag racing and yes they drive very nice around turns, on the highway, and in town. Nice and smooth.

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Old 08-23-2014, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by SoSlow1
I really like the before look. Nice car though!
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Like the after much better.


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