Keep the 23 inch slicks or get 26 inch slicks?
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Keep the 23 inch slicks or get 26 inch slicks?
Ok guys. At the moment, I am using 23x8x15 M&H RaceMaster slicks on my stock steelie rims. I currently have a 100 dry shot that will be a 125 wet shot in about, um, 2 days. At the end of the 1/4 mile, I am having to shift into 4th RIGHT at the end. I think that this may be killing my times. Do you guys think that I would benefit more from a 26 inch slick with the larger diameter so that it would raise my gearing ratios just a little so that I do not shift into 4th at the end?
Also, as a side note, I may/will be going turbo within the next 2 months......if that changes the needs/differences in the slicks needed.
Also, as a side note, I may/will be going turbo within the next 2 months......if that changes the needs/differences in the slicks needed.
Re: Keep the 23 inch slicks or get 26 inch slicks?
Originally posted by Ramius83
Ok guys. At the moment, I am using 23x8x15 M&H RaceMaster slicks on my stock steelie rims. I currently have a 100 dry shot that will be a 125 wet shot in about, um, 2 days. At the end of the 1/4 mile, I am having to shift into 4th RIGHT at the end. I think that this may be killing my times. Do you guys think that I would benefit more from a 26 inch slick with the larger diameter so that it would raise my gearing ratios just a little so that I do not shift into 4th at the end?
Also, as a side note, I may/will be going turbo within the next 2 months......if that changes the needs/differences in the slicks needed.
Ok guys. At the moment, I am using 23x8x15 M&H RaceMaster slicks on my stock steelie rims. I currently have a 100 dry shot that will be a 125 wet shot in about, um, 2 days. At the end of the 1/4 mile, I am having to shift into 4th RIGHT at the end. I think that this may be killing my times. Do you guys think that I would benefit more from a 26 inch slick with the larger diameter so that it would raise my gearing ratios just a little so that I do not shift into 4th at the end?
Also, as a side note, I may/will be going turbo within the next 2 months......if that changes the needs/differences in the slicks needed.
Re: Keep the 23 inch slicks or get 26 inch slicks?
Originally posted by Ramius83
Ok guys. At the moment, I am using 23x8x15 M&H RaceMaster slicks on my stock steelie rims. I currently have a 100 dry shot that will be a 125 wet shot in about, um, 2 days. At the end of the 1/4 mile, I am having to shift into 4th RIGHT at the end. I think that this may be killing my times. Do you guys think that I would benefit more from a 26 inch slick with the larger diameter so that it would raise my gearing ratios just a little so that I do not shift into 4th at the end?
Also, as a side note, I may/will be going turbo within the next 2 months......if that changes the needs/differences in the slicks needed.
Ok guys. At the moment, I am using 23x8x15 M&H RaceMaster slicks on my stock steelie rims. I currently have a 100 dry shot that will be a 125 wet shot in about, um, 2 days. At the end of the 1/4 mile, I am having to shift into 4th RIGHT at the end. I think that this may be killing my times. Do you guys think that I would benefit more from a 26 inch slick with the larger diameter so that it would raise my gearing ratios just a little so that I do not shift into 4th at the end?
Also, as a side note, I may/will be going turbo within the next 2 months......if that changes the needs/differences in the slicks needed.
i would say go with the 26" slicks especially if you feel that you having to shift into 4th is killing your times.
BTW what are you running in the 1/4?
Manual trans, go for a 25 or 26. Auto, go as small as possible.
Manual trans always have traction problems and the larger diameter will help.
Autos can really use the gear reduction and still maintain traction.
Manual trans always have traction problems and the larger diameter will help.
Autos can really use the gear reduction and still maintain traction.
Originally posted by Jime
Manual trans, go for a 25 or 26. Auto, go as small as possible.
Manual trans always have traction problems and the larger diameter will help.
Autos can really use the gear reduction and still maintain traction.
Manual trans, go for a 25 or 26. Auto, go as small as possible.
Manual trans always have traction problems and the larger diameter will help.
Autos can really use the gear reduction and still maintain traction.
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I was thinking about the traps and gearing too. I am mid way through 4th w/ 24.5x8.5-15 M&H's, I want to go faster though so I thought 26" might put me lower in 4th and outa the real power band. Prolly 117-118 mph to get 11's with a 1.7 60'. Basically I need 4th. Confusing.
Re: Keep the 23 inch slicks or get 26 inch slicks?
Originally posted by Ramius83
Ok guys. At the moment, I am using 23x8x15 M&H RaceMaster slicks on my stock steelie rims. I currently have a 100 dry shot that will be a 125 wet shot in about, um, 2 days. At the end of the 1/4 mile, I am having to shift into 4th RIGHT at the end. I think that this may be killing my times. Do you guys think that I would benefit more from a 26 inch slick with the larger diameter so that it would raise my gearing ratios just a little so that I do not shift into 4th at the end?
Also, as a side note, I may/will be going turbo within the next 2 months......if that changes the needs/differences in the slicks needed.
Ok guys. At the moment, I am using 23x8x15 M&H RaceMaster slicks on my stock steelie rims. I currently have a 100 dry shot that will be a 125 wet shot in about, um, 2 days. At the end of the 1/4 mile, I am having to shift into 4th RIGHT at the end. I think that this may be killing my times. Do you guys think that I would benefit more from a 26 inch slick with the larger diameter so that it would raise my gearing ratios just a little so that I do not shift into 4th at the end?
Also, as a side note, I may/will be going turbo within the next 2 months......if that changes the needs/differences in the slicks needed.
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Yeah, I currently have them on my old stock steelies. However, they are being transferred over to my new Kosei rims that I just got. Right at the moment, I have a 100 dry shot, but by tomorrow afternoon, it will be a 125 wet shot. So, basically, I will probably have to end up getting the 26 inch diameter ones. Anyways, Hoosier or Mickey Thompson, any difference?
Also, should I go with the widest possible slick I can fit on the rim, or just the ones I have now..???
Also, should I go with the widest possible slick I can fit on the rim, or just the ones I have now..???
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