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Perfect. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks
We do not have them on our website, but we sell them, if you are interested, we can quote it to your door. It's one of those buy once, suffer once things, but removes a ton of weight off the nose of the car, Brake Pads from everyone (common shape) and a reason FP uses them in the Factory Race Cars.
 
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We do not have them on our website, but we sell them, if you are interested, we can quote it to your door. It's one of those buy once, suffer once things, but removes a ton of weight off the nose of the car, Brake Pads from everyone (common shape) and a reason FP uses them in the Factory Race Cars.
Thanks! I'll remember you guys when I decide to pull the trigger. I appreciate it.
 

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What 18” tire would you be running?

I run 18s (GT chassis), but the 18” tires I run have the exact same 30 profile sidewalls that I’d be running on 19s, so the only benefits for me are a couple lbs of weight.

tire selection is about the same in 18 and 19 (at least in non-slicks), and tire general selection doesnt matter if the one tire you want to run doesnt come in the right 18” size.
 

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OP wants to do a performance mod on a performance car....how is he in the wrong car?
Putting 20" wheels on a GT350 would mean he's in the wrong car 🤦‍♂️
He want's "cheaper".
Is, in my view, a conflict of objectives with everything he has in mind here.
There is no cheap thing in this regard, it is burning money any way.
 

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He want's "cheaper".
Is, in my view, a conflict of objectives with everything he has in mind here.
There is no cheap thing in this regard, it is burning money any way.
Cheaper in the long run, not short term.
Spend the money up front to save $200-$500 per set of tires.
Some track guys burn through a set of tires in one weekend. That's massive savings over the years.
 
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What 18” tire would you be running?

I run 18s (GT chassis), but the 18” tires I run have the exact same 30 profile sidewalls that I’d be running on 19s, so the only benefits for me are a couple lbs of weight.

tire selection is about the same in 18 and 19 (at least in non-slicks), and tire general selection doesnt matter if the one tire you want to run doesnt come in the right 18” size.
I'd definitely want a 35 or even 40 sidewall. The new Hoosier time attack come in 295/40 or the falken 660+ and then possibly yes slicks down the road
 
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He want's "cheaper".
Is, in my view, a conflict of objectives with everything he has in mind here.
There is no cheap thing in this regard, it is burning money any way.
Ya you're missing the whole point here. But it's ok. Don't get hung up on that I said "cheaper" it's the last benefit of this.
 

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Thanks these are are what I've been looking for. Can't believe I haven't found them in my research.
A little more than I wanted to spend. But still a great price all things considered
just a heads up i think areospace also makes a street kit for this car
 

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What 18” tire would you be running?

I run 18s (GT chassis), but the 18” tires I run have the exact same 30 profile sidewalls that I’d be running on 19s, so the only benefits for me are a couple lbs of weight.

tire selection is about the same in 18 and 19 (at least in non-slicks), and tire general selection doesnt matter if the one tire you want to run doesnt come in the right 18” size.
There are two tire reasons to move to 18" in a GT350.

1. 315/30-18 Yokohama A052 vs 295/30-19 A052
2. Pirelli and Michelin scrub slicks as I don't know of many race cars running 19's still. Even the Dark Horse R cars went back down to 18's.
 

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He want's "cheaper".
Is, in my view, a conflict of objectives with everything he has in mind here.
There is no cheap thing in this regard, it is burning money any way.
It's not even cheaper, it's just availability. The options for top tier performance tires in 19" sizes that fit our cars are highly limited. Far more options for 18's.
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