What size slicks?
I have a '66 Chevy II, tubbed in the rear with a 4-link. 3200 Pounds.
Blown SBC, 630 HP, 605 TQ, TH-400 I have a set of 15" x 15" rims. Plenty of room to run 33"x16"s. Question is, How wide is wide enough? Should I run 14's, 14.5's, 15's? I see people hooking with 10.5's with much more power. I would like to save money and use the rims I have, but how much is overboard? Is height any more a question than roll out and gear ratio? I assume D-5 compound or equivelent. Thanks again. Should have track pics within a month. Long time comin! Steve |
a 32x14 should do you just fine. What rear gear?
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3.50's right now. Waiting to see the first 1/4 mile results before I change them.
Steve |
Re: What size slicks?
Originally Posted by ssym
I have a '66 Chevy II, tubbed in the rear with a 4-link. 3200 Pounds.
Blown SBC, 630 HP, 605 TQ, TH-400 I have a set of 15" x 15" rims. Plenty of room to run 33"x16"s. Question is, How wide is wide enough? Should I run 14's, 14.5's, 15's? I see people hooking with 10.5's with much more power. I would like to save money and use the rims I have, but how much is overboard? Is height any more a question than roll out and gear ratio? I assume D-5 compound or equivelent. Thanks again. Should have track pics within a month. Long time comin! Steve 14x32's would work, but you mentioned that you wanted to run 15x15 rims. So your probably going to have to run a 16x33. Your tire needs to be an inch wider than your rim width. |
Any thoughts on the Hoosier Quick TIme Pro DOT tires? They make the same size as my street tires(31-18-15), just curious if they will hook on the track.
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Originally Posted by ssym
3.50's right now. Waiting to see the first 1/4 mile results before I change them.
Steve |
Originally Posted by oldandtired
Originally Posted by ssym
3.50's right now. Waiting to see the first 1/4 mile results before I change them.
Steve |
Originally Posted by oldandtired
Originally Posted by ssym
3.50's right now. Waiting to see the first 1/4 mile results before I change them.
Steve |
Originally Posted by ssym
Any thoughts on the Hoosier Quick TIme Pro DOT tires? They make the same size as my street tires(31-18-15), just curious if they will hook on the track.
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Thanks guys. I had 4:86's with a spool and put the 3:50's with a locker in for the street. Now I miss the track and plan on building a second third member with the spool and I don't know what gears. I redline at 6300 rpm and thought 4:86 might be a little steep for the 1/4 mile.
Still not decided on what size slicks to run... I'll have money next week for them and the track soon after! Steve |
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