Bigger is not always better ?
15 inch wide rims -- go with 15 wide slicks or 17 wide ?
Shear and friction experts can you help me get the right compound for this combo ?
I can fit 33.5 tall.
I know your suppose to use the minimum size that will get the job done but when you know the track you race at can suck at times is it better to put on the biggest tire you can? Will a 15 inch slick work better on a 15 inch rim because its allowing the tire to stay round compared to a 17 slick on a 15 rim the edges may not be flat only on the hit.
Does the 15 wide slick work better then the 17 when you don't have 16 wide rims ?
Then there is the choice of compounds and brands MT or Hoosiers, Hoosier now being run by Continental so is there any reason not to use their slicks.
Car is 3600 with driver and will be used for bracket racing .
1000hp 4.10 gear 5800 stall , 4 link, da shocks on 4 corners.
Used on a track with limited track prep.
Hoosier coming out with this new part number - 18372 Thinking about trying it...
Item # Tire Size Tread Width Approx. Dia. Approx. Circ. Measured Rim Section Width Compound Weight
18372 33.0/15.0-15S 15.0" 33.0" 104.0" 15x15 18.5" DO6 38 lbs.
Hoosier has added the new 33.0/15.0-15S stiff sidewall tire to its already impressive line-up of drag racing slicks. This new tire is designed for the Super Gas, bracket and heads up racer who is looking for the latest performance gains of quicker reactions, quicker 60fts and great handling on the track.
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other options
Hoosier
18600 c07 33x16x15 stiff side wall 17 wide 106 cir 19.5 sec 41 pounds co7 compound
18400 do5 stiff side wall 33 x 17 38 pounds
There are only 2 choices with Micky Thompson
MT slicks
3084S 33.5 20 sec 105 cir 16.7 wide L8 compound 41 pounds
3080 33.5 18.1 sec 105 cir 14.8 wide x8 compound 37 pounds
Thanks for the help
Jeff
15 inch wide rims -- go with 15 wide slicks or 17 wide ?
Shear and friction experts can you help me get the right compound for this combo ?
I can fit 33.5 tall.
I know your suppose to use the minimum size that will get the job done but when you know the track you race at can suck at times is it better to put on the biggest tire you can? Will a 15 inch slick work better on a 15 inch rim because its allowing the tire to stay round compared to a 17 slick on a 15 rim the edges may not be flat only on the hit.
Does the 15 wide slick work better then the 17 when you don't have 16 wide rims ?
Then there is the choice of compounds and brands MT or Hoosiers, Hoosier now being run by Continental so is there any reason not to use their slicks.
Car is 3600 with driver and will be used for bracket racing .
1000hp 4.10 gear 5800 stall , 4 link, da shocks on 4 corners.
Used on a track with limited track prep.
Hoosier coming out with this new part number - 18372 Thinking about trying it...
Item # Tire Size Tread Width Approx. Dia. Approx. Circ. Measured Rim Section Width Compound Weight
18372 33.0/15.0-15S 15.0" 33.0" 104.0" 15x15 18.5" DO6 38 lbs.
Hoosier has added the new 33.0/15.0-15S stiff sidewall tire to its already impressive line-up of drag racing slicks. This new tire is designed for the Super Gas, bracket and heads up racer who is looking for the latest performance gains of quicker reactions, quicker 60fts and great handling on the track.
--------------------------------------------------------------
other options
Hoosier
18600 c07 33x16x15 stiff side wall 17 wide 106 cir 19.5 sec 41 pounds co7 compound
18400 do5 stiff side wall 33 x 17 38 pounds
There are only 2 choices with Micky Thompson
MT slicks
3084S 33.5 20 sec 105 cir 16.7 wide L8 compound 41 pounds
3080 33.5 18.1 sec 105 cir 14.8 wide x8 compound 37 pounds
Thanks for the help
Jeff
