Slicks
 

i dont know ---- about slicks or where to search but i want to know which one is right for me..

i have a choice between 14" steelies, or 15" Si wheels...
my car is a 5th gen coupe dropped about an inch, and i would like to learn which slick is right for me and why??? i see a ton seling 15" but 28" tall and that seems to tall...

also wheres the best place to get the best deal? ebay or do we have a sponsor??

thanks guys

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28" is way too tall. how much power and what tranny?

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NA/low boost, under 200 whp = 20x8x14 on 14x7 rims
higher boost, 200+ whp = 22x8x13 on 13x7.5 Lensos

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at what power level should you start thinking about overall tire diameter and gearing in relation to trap speed?? i.e. not having to shift into fifth gear just before the line

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depends on your tranny gearing and peak hp rpm

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that combo works great for my t-sohc

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but on my coupe 13s dont fit up front... so for 14s what should i look for? and where to buy?

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I have had good luck with M&H, but they go from a 13 to a 15. no 14's is slicks

they have dot's in 14's.

13's arent clearing your rotors or what?

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if you just plan on usin somethin for the track, then you want a slick, if you want something for the street, then you need a DOT approved tire. Look for something with a decent sidewall, slicks with short sidewalls, do not have a big footprint, try to find a slick with the highest sidewall ratio you can fit under your fenders, that will give you the footprint needed for good traction.

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right.

so i have a choice to go with 15s.. direct me to a site that sells em...

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www.mandhtires.com

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Buy the right rim and it'll clear 10.2" brakes..........

like 13x7.5 Lensos.......

better sidewall

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any where cheaper to get the 22/8 slick???

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make more power and buy 24.5" ;) And dont worry about shifting to 5th just rev it higher O0

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M&H are the cheapest.......

Really, if you can't afford $600-700 for good traction......just wheelhop on street tires.

Just understand with slicks, axles and tranny are the next weak link.

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I paid $115 each for the 22x13's
$265 for the lensos.

cant really get any better pricing. Unless you went with a stock rim

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m&h is has cheap has it gets and the pricing is killer compared to others


If your stuck with sporting a 15 inch rim a 22x8x15 isnt a bad choice

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i think im going to go with these rims:

http://www.diamondracingwheels.com/RoadRaceSeries.htm

the 13 inch with 5" backspacing or w/e..

i emailed them to see if their 13s will clear my rotors then if yes ill buy...

then from summit so far is the cheapest for those m&h slicks.. anyone find cheaper then summit?? theyre about 122$ shipped a piece..

thanks again i cant wait till spring for track time...

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No kidding off season sucks :'(

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x2....

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Might wanna call Summit, $10 processing fee, then oversize charge PER tire......which I think is $7.......

mandhtire.com likely still the best.....plus they always help answer questions......

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thanks for the help guys

i gotta birthday coming up so im feeling track rims and slicks would be niiiiice

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I would love to run some 26" I currently have 22"