What size slicks?
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What size slicks?
I have a '66 Chevy II, tubbed in the rear with a 4-link. 3200 Pounds.
Blown SBC, 630 HP, 605 TQ, TH-400
I have a set of 15" x 15" rims. Plenty of room to run 33"x16"s.
Question is, How wide is wide enough? Should I run 14's, 14.5's, 15's? I see people hooking with 10.5's with much more power. I would like to save money and use the rims I have, but how much is overboard?
Is height any more a question than roll out and gear ratio?
I assume D-5 compound or equivelent.
Thanks again. Should have track pics within a month. Long time comin!
Steve
Blown SBC, 630 HP, 605 TQ, TH-400
I have a set of 15" x 15" rims. Plenty of room to run 33"x16"s.
Question is, How wide is wide enough? Should I run 14's, 14.5's, 15's? I see people hooking with 10.5's with much more power. I would like to save money and use the rims I have, but how much is overboard?
Is height any more a question than roll out and gear ratio?
I assume D-5 compound or equivelent.
Thanks again. Should have track pics within a month. Long time comin!
Steve
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Re: What size slicks?
Originally Posted by ssym
I have a '66 Chevy II, tubbed in the rear with a 4-link. 3200 Pounds.
Blown SBC, 630 HP, 605 TQ, TH-400
I have a set of 15" x 15" rims. Plenty of room to run 33"x16"s.
Question is, How wide is wide enough? Should I run 14's, 14.5's, 15's? I see people hooking with 10.5's with much more power. I would like to save money and use the rims I have, but how much is overboard?
Is height any more a question than roll out and gear ratio?
I assume D-5 compound or equivelent.
Thanks again. Should have track pics within a month. Long time comin!
Steve
Blown SBC, 630 HP, 605 TQ, TH-400
I have a set of 15" x 15" rims. Plenty of room to run 33"x16"s.
Question is, How wide is wide enough? Should I run 14's, 14.5's, 15's? I see people hooking with 10.5's with much more power. I would like to save money and use the rims I have, but how much is overboard?
Is height any more a question than roll out and gear ratio?
I assume D-5 compound or equivelent.
Thanks again. Should have track pics within a month. Long time comin!
Steve
14x32's would work, but you mentioned that you wanted to run 15x15 rims. So your probably going to have to run a 16x33. Your tire needs to be an inch wider than your rim width.
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Originally Posted by ssym
3.50's right now. Waiting to see the first 1/4 mile results before I change them.
Steve
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Originally Posted by oldandtired
Originally Posted by ssym
3.50's right now. Waiting to see the first 1/4 mile results before I change them.
Steve
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Originally Posted by oldandtired
Originally Posted by ssym
3.50's right now. Waiting to see the first 1/4 mile results before I change them.
Steve
Steve
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Originally Posted by ssym
Any thoughts on the Hoosier Quick TIme Pro DOT tires? They make the same size as my street tires(31-18-15), just curious if they will hook on the track.
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Thanks guys. I had 4:86's with a spool and put the 3:50's with a locker in for the street. Now I miss the track and plan on building a second third member with the spool and I don't know what gears. I redline at 6300 rpm and thought 4:86 might be a little steep for the 1/4 mile.
Still not decided on what size slicks to run...
I'll have money next week for them and the track soon after!
Steve
Still not decided on what size slicks to run...
I'll have money next week for them and the track soon after!
Steve