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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 11:20 AM
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I got two 15x4 in rim and want to know what street legal brand/size do you guys run?

I think the size is 165r/15

I seen some Continetals BUT I want to make sure whats out there.
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 11:49 AM
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why would you want to run skinny's on the street?

this is really a bad idea.
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 12:02 PM
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Wow im suprised you moved it.

I need them street legal so If* I did have to put the car on the street once in a while.. I can.

Which I know you cant take a corner going 60MPH,

Im wondering on size/brand that would be street legal DOT approved.

Im askin this cause as of right now these wheels are the ONLY wheels I have for this lug pattern,the front is diffrent then the rear.

The front wheels I have are like these,



15x4
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 01:44 PM
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Mine are Dunlops. Been running them daily on the Mustang for about 2 years with no problems.
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 02:13 PM
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Go to Pep Boys. The have a 165/50/15's for 30$ a piece and I think they say good for 30k miles. Can't beat that. -Mark
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 02:37 PM
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Originally posted by DrDirt
Mine are Dunlops. Been running them daily on the Mustang for about 2 years with no problems.
What model are they and size?



Originally posted by bitemark46
Go to Pep Boys. The have a 165/50/15's for 30$ a piece and I think they say good for 30k miles. Can't beat that. -Mark
50 series?I remeber my froend who used to run Welds or Centerline on his Mustang GT and has 165r15

I wonder if they are about the same, I will check into that


Originally posted by Force Fed 23
Any 165 tire is fine. And skinny's aren't a bad idea on the street if you're smart. They actually drive MUCH better in the rain because they cut through puddles instead of hydroplaning across them. Just don't try autocrossing it
I would be scared to drive them on the street not much tire to road surface,

When you guys run skinnys on the front do you max out the air pressure?

Im still looking for some 10 hole Mustang wheels for the rear of my car,Once I get them I will see how high I got to raise the back then decide how wide of a tire I can go

Thanks for the response guys..



Is there any place where we can buy used 15in drag slicks? something good for the 10 hole wheels im thinking 7 in wide?
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Old Mar 5, 2003 | 04:17 AM
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Originally posted by Rotary7
What model are they and size?




Dunlop SP 20 A/S

165R15

Treadwear 400, Traction A, Temperature B

I run them at 40 psi street and track
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Old Mar 5, 2003 | 06:42 PM
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That's the one...except mine are a little worn...but just on the inside.
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