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    with my new build almost being complete i need a set of good tires. i would like to get a set of et streets. but i am wondering what size rim i should go with because i dont think you could put them on a stock wheel? i may be wrong. a few people said go 15s but where would i find a 15 that would fit our cars? thanks!

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    You can run 245s on a tq star just fine. If I was spending the money tho I could get some hoosier QTPs on drag lite 16" rims.
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    your saying to get drag lite rims?

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    Yeah Get the lightest rim you can. Knocking rim/tire weight greatly reduces your et.
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    go with the factory fat 5, there the lightest
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    Quote Originally Posted by JoshsGTP View Post
    go with the factory fat 5, there the lightest
    Torque stars are the lightest.
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    is there a place you would perfer to get them from?

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    nvm i found some

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    can i put a 255/50r/16 on torq stars?

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    i've seen it, but you may run into cupping and not get the full benefit of the tire compound and the width of it.
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    I'd run 245's...perfect for that rim. Mine were NT555R's sized 245/50/16 on a silver ABS rim.
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    Ya I want either some qtps or et streets I don't think they make a 245/50/16 that's the problem. I have nittos now but am in need of some new tires and I Wana try something a little better. Im gunna mount them on some steelies. Any suggestions cause I would like to stay with a 245 also

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    Quote Originally Posted by bballa0740 View Post
    yup,, those are them
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    I think thats the size most run for the qtps on T stars.
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    thanks nick

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