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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 06:59 PM
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Not sure if any of you guys know about this site, but a great place to buy some good stuff.

Just bought a set of Weld ProStars, 2-15x3.5's and 2-15x8.0 for $300. They sell for $700 from Jegs and Summit.
Old Jul 31, 2009 | 06:43 AM
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Yeha, nice site. too bad they very rarely cater to japanese road racing cars.
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Damn, get some pics of your car with those on there. Gonna look very nice!
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Damn, get some pics of your car with those on there. Gonna look very nice!

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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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Won't be until next year, going to pick them up on my way to Fl in the fall and bring them back in the spring. Just such a good deal I couldn't pass it up.
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NICE. I'm sure it will look something like my sig.
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NICE. I'm sure it will look something like my sig.
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Awesome! Do you still have the 16x4 Rx7 wheels? Have you ever had any problems using the Metzlers at a racing event? I can't find a single NHRA rule that says you can't use motorcycle tires. But it's ultimately up to the tech inspector for that day.
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Awesome! Do you still have the 16x4 Rx7 wheels? Have you ever had any problems using the Metzlers at a racing event? I can't find a single NHRA rule that says you can't use motorcycle tires. But it's ultimately up to the tech inspector for that day.
I sold the RX7 wheels when i bought these because they came as a full set. I think my new combo will be lighter too, the wheels are 11 lbs and tires will be 7 for a total of 18 lbs and my RX7 combo weighed 24 lbs.

Never had a problem at the track, they never gave them a second glance. Like you say there is no specific rule against them and they are Z rated. I don't think I would use them on a real wheel drive car though because of the extra weight of the engine but there is almost no weight on our fwd cars.
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I sold the RX7 wheels when i bought these because they came as a full set. I think my new combo will be lighter too, the wheels are 11 lbs and tires will be 7 for a total of 18 lbs and my RX7 combo weighed 24 lbs.

Never had a problem at the track, they never gave them a second glance. Like you say there is no specific rule against them and they are Z rated. I don't think I would use them on a real wheel drive car though because of the extra weight of the engine but there is almost no weight on our fwd cars.
Yeah. I wouldn't use motorcycle tires on any car that exceeds the specified load weight for the tire. On the back on my Maxima, I am easily under the load weight. My RX7 wheels and Metzelers weigh 21lbs if I recall correctly.




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