Buying Slicks & Wheels
02-16-2011, 07:48 PM
#21
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Sorry to bump an old thread, but updates?
Personally, I prefer the Hoosiers over the M/T's, but that's just me. I had the D05 compound slicks and the grip was insane even with a **** poor burnout. I've seen more M/Ts (2:1 ratio) at the drag strip, though.
+1 on the Welds. The weight difference does make a difference and if you check out eBay, there are some good deals on brand new Welds and slicks (well, back when I had them there were deals). One thing you need to consider with Welds is that they require shank style lug nuts (which means more money and they're pretty heavy), whereas others like Summit will work with regular acorn style lug nuts (there are many lightweight ones, even titanium ones).
Lastly, I don't know what your power goals are, but a good compound 9.5" wide slicks should be plenty. Wider tires look cool but the width and the larger surface area/contact patch (thus, more friction) really takes their toll down the strip. 10.5" would be the max I'd go, though.
Personally, I prefer the Hoosiers over the M/T's, but that's just me. I had the D05 compound slicks and the grip was insane even with a **** poor burnout. I've seen more M/Ts (2:1 ratio) at the drag strip, though.
+1 on the Welds. The weight difference does make a difference and if you check out eBay, there are some good deals on brand new Welds and slicks (well, back when I had them there were deals). One thing you need to consider with Welds is that they require shank style lug nuts (which means more money and they're pretty heavy), whereas others like Summit will work with regular acorn style lug nuts (there are many lightweight ones, even titanium ones).
Lastly, I don't know what your power goals are, but a good compound 9.5" wide slicks should be plenty. Wider tires look cool but the width and the larger surface area/contact patch (thus, more friction) really takes their toll down the strip. 10.5" would be the max I'd go, though.
04-03-2011, 04:31 PM
#22
I haven't bought my tires yet as I'm finishing up some other things on the car. Getting a cage put in the beginning of May so I've been busy with that.
Just going to go with 10.5 for now.
Hoping to have nitrous and a Ford 9"/4-link in fall. I may change my tire selection again at that point.
Just going to go with 10.5 for now.
Hoping to have nitrous and a Ford 9"/4-link in fall. I may change my tire selection again at that point.
Sorry to bump an old thread, but updates?
Personally, I prefer the Hoosiers over the M/T's, but that's just me. I had the D05 compound slicks and the grip was insane even with a **** poor burnout. I've seen more M/Ts (2:1 ratio) at the drag strip, though.
+1 on the Welds. The weight difference does make a difference and if you check out eBay, there are some good deals on brand new Welds and slicks (well, back when I had them there were deals). One thing you need to consider with Welds is that they require shank style lug nuts (which means more money and they're pretty heavy), whereas others like Summit will work with regular acorn style lug nuts (there are many lightweight ones, even titanium ones).
Lastly, I don't know what your power goals are, but a good compound 9.5" wide slicks should be plenty. Wider tires look cool but the width and the larger surface area/contact patch (thus, more friction) really takes their toll down the strip. 10.5" would be the max I'd go, though.
Personally, I prefer the Hoosiers over the M/T's, but that's just me. I had the D05 compound slicks and the grip was insane even with a **** poor burnout. I've seen more M/Ts (2:1 ratio) at the drag strip, though.
+1 on the Welds. The weight difference does make a difference and if you check out eBay, there are some good deals on brand new Welds and slicks (well, back when I had them there were deals). One thing you need to consider with Welds is that they require shank style lug nuts (which means more money and they're pretty heavy), whereas others like Summit will work with regular acorn style lug nuts (there are many lightweight ones, even titanium ones).
Lastly, I don't know what your power goals are, but a good compound 9.5" wide slicks should be plenty. Wider tires look cool but the width and the larger surface area/contact patch (thus, more friction) really takes their toll down the strip. 10.5" would be the max I'd go, though.
