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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 01:31 PM
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What kind of slicks or Drag radials do you use?

wondering what kind of slicks or Drag radials people are using
Old Mar 14, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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Kumho Ecsta V710s 225/45/17

I autocross, drag race, road course, gymkhana on these.
Old Mar 14, 2012 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by artilarygoboom
wondering what kind of slicks or Drag radials people are using
There's also a wheel/tire section. Go check that out.
Old Mar 14, 2012 | 03:44 PM
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I remember some guys running RX7 rims on the rear. Seems one guy was running motorcycle tires (that were within weight/speed limits to run on a car) on the back of his Maxima when drag racing. Reducing rolling resistance.
Old Mar 14, 2012 | 05:15 PM
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interesting motorcycle wheel lol
Old Mar 14, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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Hoosier DR'S FTMFW
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Giodyear eagle F1 supercar 245/45/17
Old Mar 14, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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anyone got pics of there setups?
Old Mar 14, 2012 | 07:52 PM
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Racing Wheels are 17x7 12lbs -42 offset

Hoosier A6's in 225/40/17 are bomb tires, I just don't have the $$$ for em, but when I do get the $$$ for em I will get a pair.

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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 08:31 PM
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Racing Wheels are 17x7 12lbs -42 offset

Hoosier A6's in 225/40/17 are bomb tires, I just don't have the $$$ for em, but when I do get the $$$ for em I will get a pair.

Nice, whats your 60ft? Im looking for a set of slicks to run this summer on my 02 6spd, just gonna go bolt on and some suspension and hope for low 13's. If I feel lucky I may run a 75 shot.
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2.21 is my best, mine aren't the greatest for drag racing, you should mention the intended use for the tires.
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