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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 01:02 PM
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Just got these in and heard this might be a hand full on the top end. Any one have problems running a street tire and slick in the rear?

29x11.5x15

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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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I've done it, it takes awhile to get use to the slicks. They sway ALOT.
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 10:19 PM
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Top end sway is weird at first but you'll get used to it
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 02:47 PM
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really a handful when u run low pressure...lol you will get use to it
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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I have been 120 with slick on the back and rad's on the front.. It will be a lil different but nothing out of control.. Just don't over compensate..
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 04:12 PM
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How are you going to fit 15s with the rear discs?
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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Hold the steering wheel straight when the back end starts to sway. It will feel kind of like a boat in the water. The back end will drift around.

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How are you going to fit 15s with the rear discs?
Grinding the rear calipers.
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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I run those tires on the street and they sway a little but its not bad, however they dont hook to well on the street, they are awsome on the track tho.
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 05:35 PM
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Did some testing on my truck with Hoosier slicks and 13.5 psi netted best 60 And less sway. Waiting on results from when you leave on transbrake.
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 05:46 PM
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didnt realize sway on the topend had anything to do with a front tiree being radial or not ?

i always thought it was due to tire pressure or worn out slicks? not enough tire pressure it'll sway to much it wont hook?

i run 12 lbs without issues, though i run front skinnies theyre still radial tire, when im below 12 lbs of tire pressure i'll get sway on the topend, anything below 10 lbs it'll really sway


foose i run almost the same tire mines a 29x10.5Wx15 measuring 11.5 across the crown of the tire.i have no issues with sway with 12 lbs of air..
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