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bcguy · 06-23-2013, 09:45 PM

The only thing I have to add to this from running skinnys up front and radials out back is I gained almost a full second by my tire/ rim change over stock in the quarter. The part that people need to be aware of is this combination is made to go in a straight line not corners .radials up front would maybe be better but I have scared myself a couple of times when a corner comes up and the car would make it easy but the skinnys up front want to go straight .

Supercharged SS · 06-23-2013, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bcguy

The only thing I have to add to this from running skinnys up front and radials out back is I gained almost a full second by my tire/ rim change over stock in the quarter. The part that people need to be aware of is this combination is made to go in a straight line not corners .radials up front would maybe be better but I have scared myself a couple of times when a corner comes up and the car would make it easy but the skinnys up front want to go straight .

The handling def goes away with a skinny up front. That's for sure.

Rockit_z28 · 06-23-2013, 10:04 PM

I run the 26" M&H radial skinny up front. Handling is fine but braking takes some extra time. I would still prefer a 28" radial tire.

Motion427 · 06-24-2013, 05:32 AM

I'm use to run skinnies up front with my Nova.
Ran 28"skinnies and 28"x12.5x15 ET Streets out back.
Drives different forsure,as if you have flat tires in the back with that soft rear sidewall.
But it was cool and we had traction on the street.

I would use the setup for track and maybe a local cruise,so maybe the M&H front will do just fine.

Pro Stock John · 06-24-2013, 09:21 AM

In my 4th gen days I ran all kinds of tire combos, and in front I ran 165 VW tires, M/T ET Fronts and M/T radial skinnies.

The ET Fronts are bias play and smooth. Big drawback is that they are like driving with bald skinny tires. So if you are going fast and start turning, the car might 'push' some.

Nitroman28 · 06-24-2013, 10:01 PM

My wife Daily Drives with DR's and skinny tires and i drive 90 miles to and from the track every weekend. Rough riding but bias tires will hold up and handle fine. Some people just go off what they read on the net. Just don't drive stupid..

2SS45th · 06-24-2013, 10:54 PM

I have the M&H bias here, no issues as of yet. Granted they have about 300ft of street use

Motion427 · 06-25-2013, 05:28 AM

Thanks for helping me spend my hard earn money on front wheels and skinny tires.much appreciated. Lol...

Camarojt · 06-25-2013, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

Eventually you'll out grow the "H" speed rating. Then what? You won't pass tech.

What's wrong with running the M & H skinny? They are fine driving on the road. And a car with a bias front/ radial back will drag fine. It's when you have bias rear / radial front that the ass of the car skates around at 120+ mph.

^^ this exactly! I have been running a bias front runner and DR on the rear and it drives straight as an arrow!

Pro Stock John · 06-25-2013, 10:19 AM

Yeah again just remember something like an ET Front is completely smooth, get used to them if you have never had tires like that before.

Motion427 · 06-25-2013, 04:45 PM

I ordered the rims today.Welds tell me that they should be some on the shelf in 3 weeks.I'll probably order the tires in the next few days.Going with the M&H
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Nitroman28 · 06-25-2013, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Motion427

I ordered the rims today.Welds tell me that they should be some on the shelf in 3 weeks.I'll probably order the tires in the next few days.Going with the M&H
.

You check with Summit? They have them in stock some times..

Motion427 · 06-25-2013, 05:09 PM

Yes,actually I did check over at Summit.They only had 1 in stock though.....

Motion427 · 06-25-2013, 05:11 PM

We have the street car nationals here in a couple of weeks.Would be fun if I had them by then.

You never know,might be lucky.

06-23-2013, 09:45 PM	#15
bcguy bcguy Drives: 2011 ss/rs m6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: british columbia canada Posts: 507	The only thing I have to add to this from running skinnys up front and radials out back is I gained almost a full second by my tire/ rim change over stock in the quarter. The part that people need to be aware of is this combination is made to go in a straight line not corners .radials up front would maybe be better but I have scared myself a couple of times when a corner comes up and the car would make it easy but the skinnys up front want to go straight . __________________ Agp 62/66 ,lsx 427. , Callie's ,diamond ,all pro ,American racing ,I'ds130s,102 intake and throttle body,etc .fore triple , Turbo 400 level 5 , b and m pro , dss carbon fiber , dss ford 9 inch with strange pumpkin,3.73 ratio,1400 hp axels,boost and air fuel pillar guages. Weld rts 17x10 and 17x4.5 with m and h drag radials and skinnys

06-23-2013, 10:04 PM	#17
Rockit_z28 www.1baddogracing.com Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Auto Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indian Land, SC Posts: 998 View My Garage	I run the 26" M&H radial skinny up front. Handling is fine but braking takes some extra time. I would still prefer a 28" radial tire. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Aqua Blue Metalllic (bolt-ons) 2020 Camaro 2SS/RS Satin Steel Metallic - Shock and Steel Edition 1 of 98 - A10 (bolt-ons) 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS IOM - 1,023 RWHP 813RWTQ (Previous Paxton Record Holder: 9.82@139) Built and Tuned by Heintz Racing Go: DSS 9", RPM Trans TH400, Carlyle Racing 15" Conversion, ECS Vortech YSI-B, Fore Fuel System, ID1700, Gall Racing 427 C.I LSX, Mast 285CC Heads, HR Custom Cam Show: Custom Painted Stripes/Badges (Orange Pearl over White), Z/TA Spoiler, VFN Hood, Weld Wheels http://www.HeintzRacing.com http://www.youtube.com/user/1baddogracing

06-24-2013, 09:21 AM	#19
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	In my 4th gen days I ran all kinds of tire combos, and in front I ran 165 VW tires, M/T ET Fronts and M/T radial skinnies. The ET Fronts are bias play and smooth. Big drawback is that they are like driving with bald skinny tires. So if you are going fast and start turning, the car might 'push' some. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

06-24-2013, 10:54 PM	#21
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	I have the M&H bias here, no issues as of yet. Granted they have about 300ft of street use __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

06-25-2013, 10:19 AM	#24
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	Yeah again just remember something like an ET Front is completely smooth, get used to them if you have never had tires like that before. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

06-24-2013, 05:32 AM	#18
Motion427 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Red Jewel L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NB,Canada Posts: 834	I'm use to run skinnies up front with my Nova. Ran 28"skinnies and 28"x12.5x15 ET Streets out back. Drives different forsure,as if you have flat tires in the back with that soft rear sidewall. But it was cool and we had traction on the street. I would use the setup for track and maybe a local cruise,so maybe the M&H front will do just fine.

06-24-2013, 10:01 PM	#20
Nitroman28 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 416/4L80 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,834 View My Garage	My wife Daily Drives with DR's and skinny tires and i drive 90 miles to and from the track every weekend. Rough riding but bias tires will hold up and handle fine. Some people just go off what they read on the net. Just don't drive stupid..

06-25-2013, 05:28 AM	#22
Motion427 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Red Jewel L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NB,Canada Posts: 834	Thanks for helping me spend my hard earn money on front wheels and skinny tires.much appreciated. Lol...

06-25-2013, 04:45 PM	#25
Motion427 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Red Jewel L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NB,Canada Posts: 834	I ordered the rims today.Welds tell me that they should be some on the shelf in 3 weeks.I'll probably order the tires in the next few days.Going with the M&H .

06-25-2013, 05:09 PM	#27
Motion427 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Red Jewel L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NB,Canada Posts: 834	Yes,actually I did check over at Summit.They only had 1 in stock though.....

06-25-2013, 05:11 PM	#28
Motion427 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Red Jewel L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NB,Canada Posts: 834	We have the street car nationals here in a couple of weeks.Would be fun if I had them by then. You never know,might be lucky.