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Old 06-07-2011, 11:42 PM
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Tire advice for fronts

Hey guys, I was wondering if I put a drag radial tire on the rears then what kind of tire should be on the fronts? I'll be using the stock 18's. Thanks for help!
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I would just run the stock front setup unless you have custom drag wheels for the front
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Thanks FASN8N. All four need to be replaced and I was just wondering. Thank you!
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Go with bfg kdw 2's. I love mine and went with a skinny, 225/35/18.
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how skinny is that? Do you have pics?
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I've always had two different sets of tires front to back. For the rears I get relatively sticky tires and for the front the cheapest tires I can find...lol.

If we are talking about a drag setup, then just install the skinniest tires that'll fit an 8" wheel. I think 215/45 would do.
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Thanks FASN8N. All four need to be replaced and I was just wondering. Thank you!
No problem, I am waiting to see what other BS they come up with to keep from paying me the rebate. When I initially sent the rebate info in they denied it because I didn't include the offer number (which I included on the original envelope in the address AND it was clearly listed on the rebate form too.)

Then when I called in to make sure the information I submitted was correct, they said the SKU numbers for the tires were not on the receipt and the rebate was still denied! The even gave me the SKU numbers for the tires when I was on the phone with them I told the lady to write the SKU numbers she just gave me on my forms, but she said it would only be accepted if printed on the original receipt from the tire shop

Keep in mind, the rebate form mentions nothing about needing a SKU number

I now refer to them as Hankrook tires and will probably never buy from them again soley due to their shady business practices.

They may successfully screw some people out of rebate money, but they will also lose customers for LIFE.

I will gladly pay up for an American made Michelin PS2/PS3/PSS next time.
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Just be carfull and make sure the front and back are equal height (use a tire calcluator) or the computer will freak out the ESP and ABS
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Thanks guys! I got it. Will do.^^^
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Will get a pic up today for you. This is on a 8.5" rim. Not really stretched at all with a 235/35/18.

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