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11syn3rgy · 11-13-2014, 04:55 PM

Thanks guys. Yeah, I would only put them on my car to drive to the track. I wouldn't be using them any other time. I think I'll be fine as long as I take it easy to and from the track.

62nalide · 11-13-2014, 05:08 PM

I run bias plys in all 4 corners daily and still good, I trap 126 and zero problems

mrvenicess · 11-14-2014, 06:53 AM

To drive to the track and back you will be fine. I have a 45 min drive to my local track and have no worries as long as its dry. By the way, I trap around 132-136 and have had no issues.

Pro Stock John · 11-14-2014, 12:41 PM

If you have never driven on skinnies, there are differences. You can't take corners and curves the same, the car can just push through the corner if you are going too fast. I think that is called oversteer. Less contact patch.

I like how skinnies feel for the most part. I've had my 215's up front in my 17x7s and I drive the car like stock. I've thought about selling mine and going 17x4.5 and those M/T skinnies we'll see. I'll only do them if I can DD on them. I will ask Jason at M/T and see what he says.

11syn3rgy · 11-14-2014, 10:28 PM

Cool, thanks again guys. MT has my vote.

11syn3rgy · 11-14-2014, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mrvenicess

To drive to the track and back you will be fine. I have a 45 min drive to my local track and have no worries as long as its dry. By the way, I trap around 132-136 and have had no issues.

Exactly what I was hoping to hear. These are the tires that I will be getting. Thanks!

Snidely Whiplash · 12-17-2014, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 11syn3rgy

HA!! No doubt. I meant if I have to drive home in the rain. That actually happened last summer. Bias plys would not have been good on that drive home. We can't predict the weather ya know.

That's when a pillow and blanket in the trunk come in handy. 1.5 pounds wouldn't affect a thing on your passes. They DO make it halfway comfortable if ya gotta sleep in the car.

11-13-2014, 05:08 PM	#16
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11-14-2014, 12:41 PM	#18
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	If you have never driven on skinnies, there are differences. You can't take corners and curves the same, the car can just push through the corner if you are going too fast. I think that is called oversteer. Less contact patch. I like how skinnies feel for the most part. I've had my 215's up front in my 17x7s and I drive the car like stock. I've thought about selling mine and going 17x4.5 and those M/T skinnies we'll see. I'll only do them if I can DD on them. I will ask Jason at M/T and see what he says. __________________ 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

11-13-2014, 04:55 PM	#15
11syn3rgy JT Synergy RS/2SS Drives: 2011 Camaro RS/2SS (L99) Synergy Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hager City, WI Posts: 697	Thanks guys. Yeah, I would only put them on my car to drive to the track. I wouldn't be using them any other time. I think I'll be fine as long as I take it easy to and from the track.

11-14-2014, 06:53 AM	#17
mrvenicess Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 auto Join Date: May 2010 Location: Venice Fl Posts: 1,443 View My Garage	To drive to the track and back you will be fine. I have a 45 min drive to my local track and have no worries as long as its dry. By the way, I trap around 132-136 and have had no issues.

11-14-2014, 10:28 PM	#19
11syn3rgy JT Synergy RS/2SS Drives: 2011 Camaro RS/2SS (L99) Synergy Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hager City, WI Posts: 697	Cool, thanks again guys. MT has my vote.