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Drag raidals and 20" stock rims vs 18" demon rims

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2020 hcwb...

Not sure my best choice on rims? Keep my stock 20" ones or get a set of 18" demon rims?

Really didn't like any of the choices besides welds and they pricey.
 


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If you're getting the drag radials to drag race a lot, then skip the 20's and get a set of 17 or 18's. If you just want some better traction on the street, then the 20's will be ok, but don't expect the 20's to give you a great launch. They don't have enough sidewall and flex.
Plenty of people here can chime in on wheel selections.
 


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If you're getting the drag radials to drag race a lot, then skip the 20's and get a set of 17 or 18's. If you just want some better traction on the street, then the 20's will be ok, but don't expect the 20's to give you a great launch. They don't have enough sidewall and flex.
Plenty of people here can chime in on wheel selections.
Yeah that's what I figured. Definitely for the track so I was thinking more sidewall be better.
 


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305 Nitto's 555RII on 20x10.5 hook for me at the track but that is my daily setup. Forgestar 17x10 are $300 each
 


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305 Nitto's 555RII on 20x10.5 hook for me at the track but that is my daily setup. Forgestar 17x10 are $300 each
Yeah I drive a decent amount on the street so I'm thinking something track specific on another set of rims is the ticket for me
 


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Yeah mine is only driven about 10k a year because of winter:)
 


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So I went with the NT05s 315/40/18
Everything else was backorder.

Kinda small in the wheel well. 20s fill it out nicer... guess I can try and find a taller drag radial.

Definitely less tire spin now.
 


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So I went with the NT05s 315/40/18
Everything else was backorder.

Kinda small in the wheel well. 20s fill it out nicer... guess I can try and find a taller drag radial.

Definitely less tire spin now.
As a bonus you got a free rear gear swap due to the shorter tire.😉
 




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