Drag tires for 20's?
Dec 2, 2004 | 08:33 PM
#91
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Originally Posted by Scream
Are your rear tires 9.5's or 10's? What kind of backspacing are you running?
6" back space.
could go in another 1" in the rear if you wanted. If you really want to tuck them.
The front is about as far as you can get without rubbing on the upper control arm when turning.
I was going to go with Intro's
18X9 up front with 18X10's in the rear but couldn't pass up the deal on the Boyds.
So far so good.
I might drop it down another 1". It should be fine.
Dec 3, 2004 | 08:09 AM
#93
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From: Newport News, Va
Originally Posted by creederado
18x9.5 front and rear,
6" back space.
could go in another 1" in the rear if you wanted. If you really want to tuck them.
The front is about as far as you can get without rubbing on the upper control arm when turning.
I was going to go with Intro's
18X9 up front with 18X10's in the rear but couldn't pass up the deal on the Boyds.
So far so good.
I might drop it down another 1". It should be fine.
6" back space.
could go in another 1" in the rear if you wanted. If you really want to tuck them.
The front is about as far as you can get without rubbing on the upper control arm when turning.
I was going to go with Intro's
18X9 up front with 18X10's in the rear but couldn't pass up the deal on the Boyds.
So far so good.
I might drop it down another 1". It should be fine.
Dec 3, 2004 | 10:25 AM
#94
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From: Mission to Uranus
Originally Posted by tooquick2beslo
What in the hell is that first picture a picture of ? I understand its a tire but what is in the middle of it? That cant be a rim could it ?
Dec 3, 2004 | 04:03 PM
#95
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From: Cali
Originally Posted by Todd@DiscountTireDirect
is pretty much what I have to say.Bottom line is:
Wheel & Tire assemblies that have a majority of their weight pushed out farther from the center...will have an effect on power, accel, and decel. There are times where a 16" assembly could be more hurtful based on wheel choice, but generally speaking the larger diameter 20-22-23-24" stuff will really start taking its toll. Even if its a relatively light 22" package like mine 75lbs total per corner.
Bigger wider tires up front will increase rolling resistance 1st...which will hurt accel.
You want the lightest possible assembly you can get with the weight as centered as possible to get the best results for drag applications.
I dont think anyone should dwell to far in to this. If you wanna run 10s...run 15" or 16" on slicks. If you wanna go 11s-13's and look good, buy some light 20-22s and buy a bit more hp while you're at it
well said... these key factors are exactly why I switched from my AE's to Centerlines... 35lb per 22" wheel.
Todd- I sent you a PM about tire sizes.
Jan 14, 2005 | 11:57 AM
#96
seek and ye will find..................new tire from M/T
33x18.50x20
I'm measuring my wheel-well today!
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/press_10_26_04a.html
33x18.50x20
I'm measuring my wheel-well today!
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/press_10_26_04a.html
Jan 14, 2005 | 12:31 PM
#98
Originally Posted by 2toneblown
hey smarts, let me know if you get a 18.5" tire on a 10" wheel. Good Luck
Jan 14, 2005 | 12:48 PM
#100
Originally Posted by 2toneblown
haha alright just making sure. how much you going to pay for some 20x16s just so you can put those on there?
I might consider it if I'm still having problems a year from know, we will see, but by then, there might be more options
