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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 06:12 AM
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VOLK TE37 is the lightest/strongest combo i think (for good pricing)
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 06:42 AM
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WTF is the point of stretching a tire like that?
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 06:43 AM
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Almost any rim is lighter compared to OEM!!!! i think there like 28lbs each!!
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 06:46 AM
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Default narrower tires generally are cheaper then wider tires, for the most part

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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 06:50 AM
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... as are narrower wheels.
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 06:50 AM
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OZ SL's are also a good comparable option. But you knew that, Mr. Green OZ
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 06:51 AM
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You also can't fit a 10.5" wheel with a decent tire and not rub.
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 06:57 AM
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"if you're not rubbin, its not dubbin" -actual vw vortex sig
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They rub tires and rub butts with each other.
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 07:20 AM
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