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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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Ok guys, here is the quick version. I had an S14 that I took to events like DGtrials and such, but I decided to sell it and put the money into my 350. Right now I've got 18 inch volk GT-C's, but I need a second set of wheels to take to events. I'm not wanting to put too much money into a set because with as many times as I will be changing tires and swapping wheels, I know they are going to get scratched or damaged while I'm drifting. I'm pretty sure I was going to go with a set of A-tech Weapon Wheels, not yet sure of the size. They come in 17x9 +27 or +17 and 18x9 +30 or +15.

Tell me what you guys think about a good size and offset.
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 12:09 PM
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Really anything, just slap some stockers on and go have fun.
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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I would but I let my Z wheels go on my S14.
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 05:52 AM
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For drift only definetely get the 17's - easier to find cheap tires. +27 or +17 will both work, just depends on how aggressive you want it to look.
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 07:42 AM
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do you think the +17 will fit on the front too?
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by slidewayz
do you think the +17 will fit on the front too?
It'll fit, just don't run anything wider than a 255 to be safe.
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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Drifters are running stretched tires anyways, so def go with the 17x9 +17. Have you looked into other options like the 5Zigen FN01RC, Gravity Gullflame, etc...?
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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run some Gramlight 57Opt 17x9.5 +12
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