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what size wheel/tire combo for the track?

Old 03-20-2006, 09:15 PM
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Samson and I were discussing wheel/tire combos and which would be best for the track. So I was woundering what everyone uses?
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Old 03-20-2006, 09:52 PM
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talking street tires or Slicks? most street tires are 205/50/15 and slicks are usually 8.5/22-24.5"
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Old 03-20-2006, 10:01 PM
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drag or auto-X or??
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Old 03-20-2006, 10:02 PM
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They want drag definitely.
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Old 03-20-2006, 10:03 PM
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whos dressed in drag
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Old 03-20-2006, 10:17 PM
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it all depends on your setup. wider isnt always better and taller diameter can kill acceleration if you dont have the power to push them and vice versa. lots of variables
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Old 03-20-2006, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by highroller54
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I think they're both ~200whp
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Old 03-20-2006, 10:37 PM
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havent you guys seen my thread https://www.homemadeturbo.com/forum/...?topic=59173.0
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Old 03-21-2006, 06:08 AM
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I saw it. I want to sell the Rotas and I have 3 options: 1) Nice Street tires 2) DRs on different rims 14s/15s 3) Slicks on different rims 13s/14s/15s

See I'm a little nervous about grabbing a little TOO hard and ripping the transmission out and to be honest last weekend's track is rough and my tranny is shifting pretty stiff now. Although it's only $150 for a new. I was thinking about some nice DRs so I get some traction, can put them on at home and drive them to the track if I NEEDED to. Plus they'll give a little more than slicks would.

We came across the next phase. 13s 14s or 15s? And HOW wide can we go or tall? I recall reading you can only go SO wide on Honda 14s. We're both around 200whp and suffer traction problems pretty easy. Any suggestions or advice is thanked and welcomed.



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Old 03-21-2006, 07:02 PM
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Come on guys, I mean. Come on. Someone has some good advice they're holding out on.



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