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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 12:56 PM
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It's going to make a difference, the taller the side wall is, the more the side wall can flex and help the tire bite, if it is too low profile, it will just spin. Are they 14's? I think the 235/60's are the smallest 15's, but I might be wrong.
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 01:02 PM
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Ok I just looked at the link you put up. The G force tires say they are good for sport compacts (fwd), I know it may be hard, but you are going to have to think like a V-8 guy for a minute (rwd anyway) the older style drag radials are what I was talking about, and I think they would probably work better for you.
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 01:46 PM
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The tires I have for you to use are 225/50/15
BFG G Force drag radials. They are better than Azenis especially on a 240. Where did you get 230 rwhp from? You are gonna need to put that thing on the dyno. You are welcome to use these tires unless I sell them. BTW you should buy them. $100.00 w/ wheels how can you go wrong.

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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 01:58 PM
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Originally posted by launch
The tires I have for you to use are 225/50/15
BFG G Force drag radials. They are better than Azenis especially on a 240. Where did you get 230 rwhp from? You are gonna need to put that thing on the dyno. You are welcome to use these tires unless I sell them. BTW you should buy them. $100.00 w/ wheels how can you go wrong.

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lol i cant afford dyno i sure as hell cant afford rizzims...

ermm 230 doesnt that sound right???
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 02:10 PM
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Hey Jonas, they should work, make sure you do a two gear burnout to get them good and hot!! (don't tell Brett )
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 02:44 PM
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Originally posted by launch
The tires I have for you to use are 225/50/15
BFG G Force drag radials. They are better than Azenis especially on a 240. Where did you get 230 rwhp from? You are gonna need to put that thing on the dyno. You are welcome to use these tires unless I sell them. BTW you should buy them. $100.00 w/ wheels how can you go wrong.

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so they would be these correct?

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...ypeCode=MTAHZF
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Originally posted by launch
The tires I have for you to use are 225/50/15
BFG G Force drag radials. They are better than Azenis especially on a 240. Where did you get 230 rwhp from? You are gonna need to put that thing on the dyno. You are welcome to use these tires unless I sell them. BTW you should buy them. $100.00 w/ wheels how can you go wrong.

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so they would be these correct?

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...ypeCode=MTAHZF
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 03:50 PM
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Thats correct. $100.00 for 3 times the traction your getting now is cheap. One must pay to go fast young Jonason.

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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 04:23 PM
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Originally posted by launch
Thats correct. $100.00 for 3 times the traction your getting now is cheap. One must pay to go fast young Jonason.

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wanna sell me just the tires lol ill get them un mounted for yah
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 04:29 PM
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You planning on driving on these full time? I'd sell them both for a $100.00 without the rims. Rims are a bonus so you do not have to drive on them. Tell you what for you young jonason I will part with tires for $75.00. I will use the other wheels for my drags so I do not have to drive on them on a daily basis. Besides I do want to see you go faster than 15 sec on track day.

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