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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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Everyones loosing tires today
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by BloMyS14
Dave, I have a friend in BR selling some R34 GT-R wheels. 18x9 +30, Rays forged goodness.
The size and offset aren't the best - I'd need to use spacers and they'd be a little narrow for 275 tires. Got any idea of the weight of one of those?
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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I only plan on replacing the front 2 tires. The cheapest ones I'm finding are:

Falken Ziex ZE-912 $125.00
Falken FK 452 $138.00
Goodyear Eagle GT $139.00
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 $140.00
Continental ContiExtremeContact DWS $142.00

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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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ill never buy nankang again.

i think i didnt have enough air in my tire is the reason it blew out. so ill be checking my air pressure weekly from now on. but once these tires are shot ill be getting alot better tires.


im possibly thinking about getting some rear camber arms and trying to get rid of the negative camber think that might have a problem with why it blew out also. ****kkkkkkk mannn
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
The size and offset aren't the best - I'd need to use spacers and they'd be a little narrow for 275 tires. Got any idea of the weight of one of those?
Pretty light, probably about 18lbs.
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Jacob350z
nankang ns2


i might just fork over another 400 and buy 2 nice tires for my rears so this problem wont happen again. thats what you get for cheap tires
You said it, but Nankangs are actually decent for the price.
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by invazn
I only plan on replacing the front 2 tires. The cheapest ones I'm finding are:

Falken Ziex ZE-912 $125.00
Falken FK 452 $138.00
Goodyear Eagle GT $139.00
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 $140.00
Continental ContiExtremeContact DWS $142.00

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All good options, I have the Falken 452's on my wifes Infiniti, and I really like them.
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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Does anyone here have a black Z, with a plate that says TRASH? With chrome 5 spoke wheels...

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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by nuckinfutz74
Does anyone here have a black Z, with a plate that says TRASH?
not i
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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lol @ TRASH
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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invazn, i have the falken fk452 & i love them!
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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Drift prep...

project mu installed, ebrake adjusted....ebrake locks!




bump stops modded






before:


after:




VQ dont sound like V8 no more


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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 05:19 AM
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Originally Posted by KTran

bump stops modded




What are those?
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 05:44 AM
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Originally Posted by jduet
What are those?
Tinman's nipples
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by invazn
I only plan on replacing the front 2 tires. The cheapest ones I'm finding are:

Falken Ziex ZE-912 $125.00
Falken FK 452 $138.00
Goodyear Eagle GT $139.00
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 $140.00
Continental ContiExtremeContact DWS $142.00

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i had the falken 452's also and liked them but now i'm with the Nitto Invos. . .i like the Invo's more. . .
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by nuckinfutz74
Tinman's nipples
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 06:33 AM
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I wouldn't blame the tire. Most likely it was low on air, rolled on the sidewall and the rim could cut it.

Those steering bump stops are what stops your steering wheel from turning. Once you shorten them you are able to gain more steering angle. Which is better for drifting.
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by jduet
What are those?

Originally Posted by LanceKA-T

Those steering bump stops are what stops your steering wheel from turning. Once you shorten them you are able to gain more steering angle. Which is better for drifting.


^^what he said^^
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 08:47 AM
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Is that much steering angle gained just by cutting those or did you add tie rods or w.e as well?
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