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loi

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recommended 96 rear rubber width?

06-07-2009, 02:46 PM

i know, a million times. this 96 i picked up has a 170 squeezed on it, looks the silly, going to put something more appropiate one there, im thinking 130/140/150
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mcmahonm

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06-07-2009, 02:58 PM

150 was the OEM, I have a 160 looks fine, have a 160 cause that's all the shop had the day I needed my tire replaced, have a metzler Z6 160/60/R17

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CenCalKat

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06-07-2009, 03:45 PM

On a pre I believe the suggested size is a 150/70/17

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streebs93

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06-08-2009, 05:18 PM

Stock on a pre is 140, people recommend 150, a lot of people run a 160 with no problems (i included). Its really up to you.
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HexKrak

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06-08-2009, 05:37 PM

I run a 150 because it's the smallest Metz Z6 road tech

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whrich13

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06-08-2009, 08:22 PM

go with a 150/70/17 dunlop roadsmart...dual compound...great in the rain...you wont regret it

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