Ordered them today.



Dunlop Sport 9000 in 295/40ZR20


Neeper T-Rex 20x8.5

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1999 Black Roush-lowered Lightning, Swanson Chip, 3.73 gears, JBA Headers, Magnaflow muffler, JL Stage II ram-air intake

13.085@105.10mph / pre-JL ram-air



[This message has been edited by sixpipes (edited 11-09-2000).]

 

They look nice. Now you know the obvious question. *** ****?

 

I'll disguise this so my wife doesn't find out.

Wheels -

The first number is two tenths higher than a perfect light on a pro tree.

The second number is the number of seconds (rounded down) that most Lightnings run in the 1/8 mile.

The last number is the cash balance in my check book after buying the darn things.

Tires -

The tires are available at Tire Rack or Discount Tire. They are about the same cost as a good quality 18" tire. ~$300/tire.

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1999 Black Roush-lowered Lightning, Swanson Chip, 3.73 gears, JBA Headers, Magnaflow muffler, JL Stage II ram-air intake

13.085@105.10mph / pre-JL ram-air

 

Looks cool... What made you go with this wheel tire combination ??

Dunlops site says "Availability to be announced."

Are you going for the with Dunlop Self-Supporting Technology option ??
http://www.dunloptire.com/products/t...=sp_sport_9000

Doug

 

OK

I am announcing that they are available.

Actually, I thought the tread pattern was neat looking and they are a superior wet weather tire. Performance on dry roads is supposedly not as good as some other brands so that will encourage me to use my 17" wheels for autocross etc.... thereby prolonging the life of the tire. I don't think anyone has tried Dunlops yet so what the heck.

I'm not even sure I bought that one.

 

sixpipes,
I liked the look of the Neeper Titan'sAnd if I didnt have the 18's powdercoated white id go that route.
Sweet wheels dude!

you are obviously a DEAD MAN!

 

Hey Zor,

Don't feel bad....I think those white wheels look great on your truck and I wouldn't touch a thing.

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Jim
Black '00
#1,757 of 4,966
Built 3/30/00 (a Thursday!)
Clear corners
J.L. Enhanced R9
J.L. Stage II Ram-Air ordered
FMS oval T/B next
HP booster of my own
G-Tech 13.72 stock

 

Damn sixpipes, "who's the wild man now" or something. actually a great tread pattern, very similar to yoko avs-st's, i use of my ram-zilla-a-saursis. great cornering and braking when wet, and pretty good stick unless you have over 700hp or something.


[This message has been edited by MRBBQMAN (edited 11-09-2000).]

 

Test

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98 White 4.6 Triton STX (It's not an STX anymore) Flairside,Class III hitch, Blue Cobra Stripes, Euro Lid by Astro, Bed Rug, Fiero Wing, Air Dam,Ground Force 2-4 Drop,Custom MB Phantom Wheels,clear corner lenses,monster battery terminals,Custom Programmed Super Chip,BBK 75mm TB, Pro M 80mm MAF,Pillar Pod w/ boost and trans temp,Jacobs DIS Ignition,Art Carr 2000-2400 stall transmission,4:10 gears,custom rear end housing, custom intake tube, Jet coated JBA stainless headers, Magna Flow Muffler with Stainless Duals and of course fully Blown by Magnacharger!

http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4293450711



[This message has been edited by Flats Man (edited 11-18-2000).]

 

Wow! What great loking tires and wheels. Get us a picture of them on the truck as soon as you get them mounted!

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98 White 4.6 Triton STX (It's not an STX anymore) Flairside,Class III hitch, Blue Cobra Stripes, Euro Lid by Astro, Bed Rug, Fiero Wing, Air Dam,Ground Force 2-4 Drop,Custom MB Phantom Wheels,clear corner lenses,monster battery terminals,Custom Programmed Super Chip,BBK 75mm TB, Pro M 80mm MAF,Pillar Pod w/ boost and trans temp,Jacobs DIS Ignition,Art Carr 2000-2400 stall transmission,4:10 gears,custom rear end housing, custom intake tube, Jet coated JBA stainless headers, Magna Flow Muffler with Stainless Duals and of course fully Blown by Magnacharger!
http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4293450711



[This message has been edited by Flats Man (edited 11-23-2000).]

 

Are 295's going to fit on 8.5" rims? yikes!

 

Just got the tires/wheels in Fed-EX and of course had to go put them on. It's raining here in Texas so probably will have to wait til Saturday for decent picture weather.

DreaminAboutL -

I was concerned about the fit as well, but the guys that sold them to me said no problem. As it turns out, they are the same width as the stock Lightning wheels. I don't know if everybody measures wheel width the same, but the fit is perfect.

I've never owned chrome wheels before so it will take some getting use to the "new look".

 

Hi Six-I thought you would be home soon. Can't wait to see the pictures. How different is the outside diameter from thde stock Lightnings? As you can see, I am still having trouble with my Zing address in my profile.

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98 White 4.6 Triton STX (It's not an STX anymore) Flairside,Class III hitch, Blue Cobra Stripes, Euro Lid by Astro, Bed Rug, Fiero Wing, Air Dam,Ground Force 2-4 Drop,Custom MB Phantom Wheels,clear corner lenses,monster battery terminals,Custom Programmed Super Chip,BBK 75mm TB, Pro M 80mm MAF,Pillar Pod w/ boost and trans temp,Jacobs DIS Ignition,Art Carr 2000-2400 stall transmission,4:10 gears,custom rear end housing, custom intake tube, Jet coated JBA stainless headers, Magna Flow Muffler with Stainless Duals and of course fully Blown by Magnacharger!
http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4293450711




[This message has been edited by Flats Man (edited 11-24-2000).]

 

Flats Man

Stopped raining long enough for me to run down to the car wash and take a quick photo.



Kinda looks like a Tonka truck doesn't it? The tire profile is about an inch taller than the stock Lightning wheels.

Try this on your address. After posting hit the edit button. Don't change anything, but hit the submit button and your zing site address should be activated.

 

Your Truck looks great! Does it feel any different going down the road or around corners? I realize you haven't driven it much yet.

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98 White 4.6 Triton STX (It's not an STX anymore) Flairside,Class III hitch, Blue Cobra Stripes, Euro Lid by Astro, Bed Rug, Fiero Wing, Air Dam,Ground Force 2-4 Drop,Custom MB Phantom Wheels,clear corner lenses,monster battery terminals,Custom Programmed Super Chip,BBK 75mm TB, Pro M 80mm MAF,Pillar Pod w/ boost and trans temp,Jacobs DIS Ignition,Art Carr 2000-2400 stall transmission,4:10 gears,custom rear end housing, custom intake tube, Jet coated JBA stainless headers, Magna Flow Muffler with Stainless Duals and of course fully Blown by Magnacharger!
http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4293450711




[This message has been edited by Flats Man (edited 11-23-2000).]