Tried some Cragars on the Comet

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  1. Derek 5oComet

    Derek 5oComet Tire burner

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    Well got a broken belt on the left front the other day on the steel wheels so i had these Cragars laying around and said WHY NOT!!
    Yes it's only temporary the steelies will be going back on!
     

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  2. darren

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    Wow that really changes the look doesnt it??
     
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    I like them better then steelies but thats just me. Car looks great btw either way
     
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    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    Still looks good. I like em deeper but they is shiney :D
     
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  5. Streetdeacon

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    I like the cragers. Nice looking car.:drive:
     
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  6. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Sharp car either way . . . but I like the Cragars best :tiphat:
     
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    I like the steelies. Cragars have been done to death.
     
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    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    I'm a sucker for the Cragers.... Looks great....
     
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  10. predfan2001

    predfan2001 David in Tn

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    Thinking about a set of Cragars for mine....I have 2 new 14s and I was thinking about getting 2 for the rear...maybe 15s. What size wheels and tires do you have on the rear?
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    I love the Cragars as well....even if they are temporary.
     
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    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    looks really good IMO
     
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  13. PAINTANK

    PAINTANK Cometosis Obsessivus

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    Love them.
     
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  14. ford84stepside

    ford84stepside Lone Wolf

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    Looks like most of us agree: KEEP THE CRAGARS!!!!:thumbs2:
     
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    Plans for my own car call for Cragar SS wheels :clap:
     
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