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Higgs Boson · 07-11-2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Congrats, big baby there!

Nittos won't hook as good at M/T's, Nittos have a higher treadwear rating and they last a lot longer for a reason.

there are people that would argue your brains out on that point but I agree with you 100%.

Pro Stock John · 07-11-2012, 05:59 PM

Yep, not worth debating we go 1.22-1.25 on the outlaw drag radial car I think we have a feel for how good DR's can work.

I had to look up again what the stock tire height is for these cars... 28.7 inches right? 2 inches shorter than that is getting short. But I do agree with the 18's think now, I had a TBSS on 20's and the rims and tires were super hella heavy.

Higgs Boson · 07-11-2012, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Yep, not worth debating we go 1.22-1.25 on the outlaw drag radial car I think we have a feel for how good DR's can work.

I had to look up again what the stock tire height is for these cars... 28.7 inches right? 2 inches shorter than that is getting short. But I do agree with the 18's think now, I had a TBSS on 20's and the rims and tires were super hella heavy.

yep, they are pretty tall for a stock setup.... you can do a 17 with a 28 inch tire though for track duty..... then you have potential clearance issues. pay to play.

Pro Stock John · 07-11-2012, 06:27 PM

Yeah for now I'm pretty flexible, not going to run out and buy some 17x10's for my near term goal of 11.99, but for 2nd goal of 10.99 I will be much more focused on every little trick.

Higgs Boson · 07-11-2012, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Yeah for now I'm pretty flexible, not going to run out and buy some 17x10's for my near term goal of 11.99, but for 2nd goal of 10.99 I will be much more focused on every little trick.

10-4. i am keeping mine stock.

KBruno · 07-12-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Higgs Boson

i didn't know a short sidewall meant better handling. somebody better tell these ding dongs something!!!

Tire size here isn't "chosen" by the engineers. Every aspect is dictated by the F1 technical regulations. Be interesting to see what they would come up with in F1 if they weren't restricted to what is essentially a spec wheel & tire. I know it's been said that without regulation F1 teams could build cars that could not be driven at the limit by a human being with G forces well beyond any current jet fighter causing redouts, blackouts & actual phisical damage to organs.

SGOS252382 · 07-12-2012, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by KBruno

Tire size here isn't "chosen" by the engineers. Every aspect is dictated by the F1 technical regulations. Be interesting to see what they would come up with in F1 if they weren't restricted to what is essentially a spec wheel & tire. I know it's been said that without regulation F1 teams could build cars that could not be driven at the limit by a human being with G forces well beyond any current jet fighter causing redouts, blackouts & actual phisical damage to organs.

Nascar tire compared to an averege street car tire. I believe NASCAR tires are 300/54 R15

Higgs Boson · 07-12-2012, 01:26 PM

The small wheel/tall tire is used because you can control the tire with air pressure. A giant wheel is dead weight.

07-11-2012, 05:59 PM	#58
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	Yep, not worth debating we go 1.22-1.25 on the outlaw drag radial car I think we have a feel for how good DR's can work. I had to look up again what the stock tire height is for these cars... 28.7 inches right? 2 inches shorter than that is getting short. But I do agree with the 18's think now, I had a TBSS on 20's and the rims and tires were super hella heavy. __________________ 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

07-11-2012, 06:27 PM	#60
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	Yeah for now I'm pretty flexible, not going to run out and buy some 17x10's for my near term goal of 11.99, but for 2nd goal of 10.99 I will be much more focused on every little trick. __________________ 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

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Higgs Boson Perpetual Order Drives: indeed Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 1,277	The small wheel/tall tire is used because you can control the tire with air pressure. A giant wheel is dead weight.