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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2008
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Time has come to do some racing
The problem i have is the biggest rears i can fit are 225s or maybe 235s So im looking for any feedback from people using either a slick or a drag radial What will be better and why Thanks for any help |
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Its Resonating!
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Sydney, NSW
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What car is it?
power? manual or auto? |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2008
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63 XL Futura Centri supercharged 363 { No dyno numbers yet but would have to be around 500hp ** Full manual auto with 3 grand stall Car only weighs 1250kg |
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Hell
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Bugger. A lot of power for 225 tyres. Radials are a nicer tyre to drive on but not quite the grip of a slick.
Ian |
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One day i might move the inner arches a bit so i can get some real rubber in but for now it will have to stay Is there such a thing as slick radials ? Thinking if i can run slicks but not change the fronts that would be good |
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Hmmmmm Mulberry....
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Mornington Peninsula
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Try Mickey Thompson street E/T's Radials.
Cars are running 10's on them. 235/60/15 would be the go |
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BIG CUBES=POWER
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Thrashing a gt somewhere!
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stick with the radials,i've gone mid tens on them no problem and best of all you can drive home on them,i think you might be able to fit a 235/60/15 drag radial.
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2008
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Well looks like 235s are the go
Now just need to make sure they will fit Anyone know how wide the widest part will be when there on a 7 inch rim ? |
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Join Date: May 2010
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Perth
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My experience. Dont bother with et streets. If you want to go fast run a full slick. I can only fit a 26/8.5/15 et drag and 235/60/15 et street. The streets still blaze first gear in a capri with just over 400hp at the wheels. The drags hook up and run low tens. I need a 6 inch rim to fit both tyres. Very similar in widths the both of them.
Do you mind running slightly slower to have the et street? |
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I like the idea of slicks but also dont want to put a cage in it so no 10s for me So i think the radials may be the best option |
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Can you legally run a cage in perth ? Think i might do a dyno run to give me some HP numbers and decide what to do from there |
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Perth
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Yes I run a four point cage with removeable side intrusion which is andra aproved until 9.99.
I got it engineer/transport approved and on a permit. Needed to remove rear seats but it can be done all legal. Or atleast it could be done a few years ago. Always best to call tech section of transport dept before doing any major work. |
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Hell
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About 245 bulge to bulge. Ian |
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