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Old 27-01-2005, 03:16 PM   #1
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Default Optimum wheel combo for quarter mile run

Seeing as I don't want to fry my tyres any more than they already are, what size rim and tyre should I get for the occasion drag run.

Are base model stockies fine ? Will I get too much spin from them ? Or should I get the same as my current (17's with 235/45's) ?

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Old 27-01-2005, 06:40 PM   #2
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i think you'd be better off with some 15's....and run them at around 15psi.
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Old 28-01-2005, 03:39 PM   #3
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i run 16 inch pursuits with good tyres for my drag rims..
although i reckon u should get 15s and get some slicks
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Old 29-01-2005, 08:48 AM   #4
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Yep, 15" rims and some soft tyres is the way.

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Old 29-01-2005, 03:52 PM   #5
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Cool. Its time to visit a few tyre shops...
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Old 29-01-2005, 04:37 PM   #6
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yep AUI will fit 15's back and front but you only want an old set of 15's with some sticky rubber to fry and save your tyres.

When I was at WSID all day with you and soxx I didn't even try one burnout as I only just paid for my set of es100's.

Lot easier on the pocket and mind to have a pair of drag wheels and tyres for WSID
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Old 29-01-2005, 05:21 PM   #7
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I got a bit enthusiastic and wore down my relatively new tyres quite a bit.

If I can do this to dumpies instead I'll be a lot better off in the wallet dept.
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Old 29-01-2005, 09:35 PM   #8
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try and buy some 2nd hand curciut slicks normally around $30 each.
there not the best, but better grip than street tyres and cheaper to burn..
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