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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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So what do u guys do to help get some traction? I have a 2wd sss.
Also could I fit some 305/50/20s on the stock wheels for the back? (thinking this could help a little.) with out any issues, and not to much tire buldge. From my understanding it is a 8.5 inch rim.
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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hanford! nice!
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 01:21 AM
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Cal-tracs
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 02:02 PM
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Yup living it up in the big town. We were in fresno on friday night.
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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Cool just checked out Cal-Tracs. Thanks.

Does any one run 305's on there stock SS wheels?
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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there are a few people that run them on stock wheels. but they kinda buldge some because of the width of the wheel.
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by mwalls54
there are a few people that run them on stock wheels. but they kinda buldge some because of the width of the wheel.

How are your new tires working for ya?



CHP did a nice test on various tires on the stock rims They ran some 305/50 and some stock sizes. The 305 BFG's did very well however BFG stated that if they were on a wider rim, they would do even better.

I would suggest CalTracs, maybe some spring clamps, shocks made for launching (50/50's or maybe 60/40's), stickier tires and a lighter foot.
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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How are your new tires working for ya?
They are still on the rack at sams club. I had some minor motor issues that required the motor to be pulled and rebuilt again
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mwalls54
They are still on the rack at sams club. I had some minor motor issues that required the motor to be pulled and rebuilt again
WHAT THE HELL MAN!!! That sucks ***... What happened?
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by mwalls54
They are still on the rack at sams club. I had some minor motor issues that required the motor to be pulled and rebuilt again

Noooooooo! Hope ya get it worked out soon.
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