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level 8's or V-TEC Raptors?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Nfurtado77, Aug 19, 2013.

  1. Aug 19, 2013 at 3:03 PM
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    Nfurtado77

    Nfurtado77 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm trying to decide on level 8 guardians or Vtec raptors any pics would help. i am just concerned that would look funny with the 265/75/16 duratracs I am going to mount them on because they are a 8.5' wide tire and I don't want them to look stretched or a bit rounded.




    Vtec Raptors
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    Level 8 Guardians
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  2. Aug 19, 2013 at 3:06 PM
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    teneighty

    teneighty I'd rather be skiing...

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  3. Aug 19, 2013 at 4:01 PM
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    Bagman

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    Level 8's. Wish I saw them before I bought my Raceline Raptors.
     
  4. Aug 19, 2013 at 4:16 PM
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    Yea in leaning towards the level 8s I'm just worried about the 8.5 width.
     
  5. Aug 20, 2013 at 7:02 AM
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    What size tires are you running? My wheels are 8" wide and I'm running 265/70's. If I recall, and I could be wrong, they told me I could run up to and 8 1/2". Send a pm to the Discount Tire online guy. He can tell you. Good luck.
     
  6. Aug 20, 2013 at 7:08 AM
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    Set up a poll.



    I vote for level 8s.
     
  7. Aug 20, 2013 at 9:57 AM
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    Glen1978

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    Raptors!
     
  8. Aug 20, 2013 at 11:41 AM
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    teneighty

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    I just hate those stupid center caps on the guardians... They would be on my list if it wasn't for those.
     
  9. Aug 20, 2013 at 12:22 PM
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    Guardians look alot better without them I'm also looking at the procomp 7032. I was more concerned with the look of the 8.5 width I know they will fit.
     
  10. Aug 21, 2013 at 7:14 AM
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    There's a thread here somewhere that provides the part number for a center cap for the level 8's that isn't as tall as the stock one. I believe the poster said the Discount Tire guy switched them out for him at no cost...just a thought.
     
  11. Aug 21, 2013 at 7:20 AM
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    Guardians!
     

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