Drag Racing Question: Wheels/Tires
07-20-2001, 08:28 AM
#1
So, I'm in the market for another set of Steel Wheels from a 4th gen GXE (anyone got a pair they don't use?) for drag racing.
Now, I don't think that I want to go with all out slicks, but I was thinking of getting a nice set of Z (or H) rated tires or maybe some drag radials.
What would you guys suggest? These would only be for the track, and the drive to and from. What size? 205/65-15? Something taller?
Now, I don't think that I want to go with all out slicks, but I was thinking of getting a nice set of Z (or H) rated tires or maybe some drag radials.
What would you guys suggest? These would only be for the track, and the drive to and from. What size? 205/65-15? Something taller?
07-20-2001, 08:35 AM
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Originally posted by ejj5875
So, I'm in the market for another set of Steel Wheels from a 4th gen GXE (anyone got a pair they don't use?) for drag racing.
Now, I don't think that I want to go with all out slicks, but I was thinking of getting a nice set of Z (or H) rated tires or maybe some drag radials.
What would you guys suggest? These would only be for the track, and the drive to and from. What size? 205/65-15?
So, I'm in the market for another set of Steel Wheels from a 4th gen GXE (anyone got a pair they don't use?) for drag racing.
Now, I don't think that I want to go with all out slicks, but I was thinking of getting a nice set of Z (or H) rated tires or maybe some drag radials.
What would you guys suggest? These would only be for the track, and the drive to and from. What size? 205/65-15?
07-20-2001, 08:38 AM
#3
Originally posted by Ironlord
If these are only for the track and you'll be swapping thwem every time then why not go ahead and invest in some slicks? They're perfect for what you want and I know a lot of people who drop their times handidly.
If these are only for the track and you'll be swapping thwem every time then why not go ahead and invest in some slicks? They're perfect for what you want and I know a lot of people who drop their times handidly.
Anyone know where you can buy/price slicks online?
07-20-2001, 08:58 AM
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You may want to consider going with a low profile tire. Going from a 205/65 to a 205/50 will reduce the circumfrence (and effective gear ratio) by 10.5%.
I would stay away from factory steel wheels and find a pair of aluminum rims somewhere like Ebay or the junk yard. Not only will they be considerably lighter, but you can get a wider rim and mount a wider tire.
If you choose to go with a street tire, don't waste your money on a Z rated one.
I would stay away from factory steel wheels and find a pair of aluminum rims somewhere like Ebay or the junk yard. Not only will they be considerably lighter, but you can get a wider rim and mount a wider tire.
If you choose to go with a street tire, don't waste your money on a Z rated one.
07-20-2001, 09:14 AM
#5
Originally posted by sinewave
You may want to consider going with a low profile tire. Going from a 205/65 to a 205/50 will reduce the circumfrence (and effective gear ratio) by 10.5%.
You may want to consider going with a low profile tire. Going from a 205/65 to a 205/50 will reduce the circumfrence (and effective gear ratio) by 10.5%.
I would stay away from factory steel wheels and find a pair of aluminum rims somewhere like Ebay or the junk yard. Not only will they be considerably lighter, but you can get a wider rim and mount a wider tire.
07-20-2001, 09:48 AM
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I got a pair of 16" X 7.5" alum. rims on Ebay for ~$75 shipped. Just 2 rims usually don't get a whole lot of bidders because most people want 4.
As for a taller tires, I don't have any track data to back up my theories but a shorter tire will require more engine revs for the same speed. This means that the car will accelerate quicker IF you can get traction.
I don't understand why a taller tire would have more grip, except for the fact that there is less mechanical advantage for the engine to rotate them. It would seem like a taller tire would bog down the engine, which is the last thing you need in an alreadly highway-geared Maxima.
As for a taller tires, I don't have any track data to back up my theories but a shorter tire will require more engine revs for the same speed. This means that the car will accelerate quicker IF you can get traction.
I don't understand why a taller tire would have more grip, except for the fact that there is less mechanical advantage for the engine to rotate them. It would seem like a taller tire would bog down the engine, which is the last thing you need in an alreadly highway-geared Maxima.
07-20-2001, 09:59 AM
#7
Originally posted by sinewave
I got a pair of 16" X 7.5" alum. rims on Ebay for ~$75 shipped. Just 2 rims usually don't get a whole lot of bidders because most people want 4.
As for a taller tires, I don't have any track data to back up my theories but a shorter tire will require more engine revs for the same speed. This means that the car will accelerate quicker IF you can get traction.
I don't understand why a taller tire would have more grip, except for the fact that there is less mechanical advantage for the engine to rotate them. It would seem like a taller tire would bog down the engine, which is the last thing you need in an alreadly highway-geared Maxima.
I got a pair of 16" X 7.5" alum. rims on Ebay for ~$75 shipped. Just 2 rims usually don't get a whole lot of bidders because most people want 4.
As for a taller tires, I don't have any track data to back up my theories but a shorter tire will require more engine revs for the same speed. This means that the car will accelerate quicker IF you can get traction.
I don't understand why a taller tire would have more grip, except for the fact that there is less mechanical advantage for the engine to rotate them. It would seem like a taller tire would bog down the engine, which is the last thing you need in an alreadly highway-geared Maxima.
07-20-2001, 04:25 PM
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I bought the rims about a year ago. Just do a filtered search about once a week and be patient. Just about every mod I have on my car I got through Ebay.
If you have never been there, you are really missing something, it's like a nation-wide garage sale!
http://www.ebay.com
If you have never been there, you are really missing something, it's like a nation-wide garage sale!
http://www.ebay.com
07-21-2001, 09:18 AM
#10
Originally posted by sinewave
I bought the rims about a year ago. Just do a filtered search about once a week and be patient. Just about every mod I have on my car I got through Ebay.
If you have never been there, you are really missing something, it's like a nation-wide garage sale!
http://www.ebay.com
I bought the rims about a year ago. Just do a filtered search about once a week and be patient. Just about every mod I have on my car I got through Ebay.
If you have never been there, you are really missing something, it's like a nation-wide garage sale!
http://www.ebay.com
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