Practicing with REAL street tires.
10-17-2011, 12:13 AM
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Practicing with REAL street tires.
So our local track is running a TRUE street tire race in a few week. Deal is you have to drive thru the gates, insured, and run Non-drag radial tires. Winner takes $500.
Well, I figure a couple test runs is a good idea. Lets just say this going to be tough, real tough for the 500+HP guys to make this happen. I tested launching at 2500, was cutting 2.0 60', but it was around 330 foot area when I started laying into past 50% that fun started lol.
I'm running NT05's on the rear. 200 tread rating. Managed a couple high 7 second passes. I think if I can cut a mid 7 1/8th and good light I "may" have a chance at it.
True Street Tire Fun - YouTube
Well, I figure a couple test runs is a good idea. Lets just say this going to be tough, real tough for the 500+HP guys to make this happen. I tested launching at 2500, was cutting 2.0 60', but it was around 330 foot area when I started laying into past 50% that fun started lol.
I'm running NT05's on the rear. 200 tread rating. Managed a couple high 7 second passes. I think if I can cut a mid 7 1/8th and good light I "may" have a chance at it.
True Street Tire Fun - YouTube
10-17-2011, 12:18 AM
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Ha sounds like you left idling to keep from spinning. That should be one heck of a challenge for you. I know mine which is mostly stock was spinning bad on street tires, I couldn't imagine with the power you are putting down.
10-17-2011, 12:35 AM
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I know a guy that ran an 11 flat on 20 inch radials, but it wasnt posted to the internet, aka didnt happen.
What are the acutal specs? I see you say non drag radials( which I think he was on)? So im assuming they would toss them out, even at 20 inch wheel specs?
What are the acutal specs? I see you say non drag radials( which I think he was on)? So im assuming they would toss them out, even at 20 inch wheel specs?
10-17-2011, 12:41 AM
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Thats when the real driver in you comes out. Good luck!
This is where 4wd would come in very handy.
I tried to run on street tires one time at the track and it was a FAIL.
This is where 4wd would come in very handy.
I tried to run on street tires one time at the track and it was a FAIL.
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10-17-2011, 01:39 AM
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10-17-2011, 01:41 AM
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I found that when I did a longer burn out on my stock tires it was actually hurting me more than helping. I just pull up and do a two count and then roll out of it. Seems to work best so far for me
