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Old 02-15-2009, 06:48 AM
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We use 20x15's on most of our projects. Most companies will widen 2pc hoops for you and most 3pc wheel companies make 15" wide halfs.
So, basically all you need to do is find a wheel you like that fits in your budget.
Also, you may want to reconsider using a 20" wheel for a car that will "spend time at the strip and very little street time". The sidewall will be stiffer and the compond will naturally be less aggressive than a drag radial type tire.
But thats my opinion. Here are some of our 20x15 project cars:









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Old 02-15-2009, 10:18 AM
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We've got what you need and can make them in any of our styles. Here's a set of 20x15" Fuels we made for Kenny Davis.
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Thanks for the input...
The CCW's only go to 13" per John and yes Boze can do 15".
Jay, I really like the Livewires, how long to make a set for the rear only??
Steve, I love the look of your projects, very aggresive.. As far as the Drag tires... Can I go both ways?? I currenlty have a set of 15" x 15" with slicks
for the strip.. Hopefully this will work as long as I watch what size rear disc setup for my brakes
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Exactly. As long as you watch the brake rotor and caliper size, you could be able to run a 15" diameter. Most of our pro-street / touring hybrids run a 12.19 dynalite rotor front and back. They normally run a 26" diameter front tire and a massive 31-33" diameter rear. Being that the brake rotors are the same diamter but the rotating mass of each (front and rear) tire is different, it eliminates the need for a proportioning valve. The 12.19 rotor up front is stopping a 26" tire where the rear 12.19 rotor is stopping a much larger 33" tire. Natually there will be more stopping force on the front.
BUT.... you may encounter that some 15" wheels may not clear the 12.19's calipers. That will need more looking into.
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[QUOTE=gateman;195853] Jay, I really like the Livewires, how long to make a set for the rear only??
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Thanks Mark. We can have a set on your door in 4 weeks.
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Hi Mark, I will field that question for Jason. The Rushforth line is running right at 4 weeks right now. Give us a call or shot us a PM and we will be happy to get them on order for you.
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Thanks Mark. We can have a set on your door in 4 weeks.
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Thanks everybody, just ordered a set from Zak at Boze... Went with the new style "Injected" > I believe that I will have one of the first sets to come off the lathe.... I am stoked.. This will be my second set of Boze's. I have a set of 17" full polish Flex 5's on my 67', top notch wheels
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can't wait to see them! I too am ordering 20x15s intros, gt sports to be exact
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