Anyone have any experience with slicks? I want to put a pair on the 15-inch saw blades, because im rolling on a pair of 17s. I hear things like I need to be careful witch kind and size I get because it will change my gear ratios? Can I get some help? I own a 96 max, 5 speed, with Intake, Y pipe, cat back, and 100 shot.


Thanks
-Chris

 

Dont use sawblades. Use the millenia wheels. I think they are lighter. I think you may need small slicks like a 23-24". But what do I know, talk to guys that can run simulations. Like neal.

 

when did up to a 100!

 

Sonic im not worried about weight...i want them for my 15 inch rims

Ajs, like the day after i got off the phone with you


-Chris

 

Jime told me 24" should be good.

 

I ran sawblades with 24" RM slicks and a 75 shot. It was good enough to net me a 13.1@105

 

How well did they hold plurco, would they be able to take more like the 100 shot? what does everyone mean when they say 24" i dont see thoes specs when i shop for them online or summit mags, i see 3 numbers....

-Chris

 

24 " means that the tire is 24 inches tall. if youre going to put them on a 15 inch wheel, you should look for a 225/60/15 or so. the middle number is the amount of sidewall the tire has. the more sidewall, the more flex meaning more traction. since you are fwd, you really dont need to worry about that. id go with a fairly small sized tire up front.

 

so when they say 24" what would mean somthing like 24 x 5.0 - 15 ?

 

Slicks are not sized like normal tires. The usual measurements are like 22x8x15 which is the height, tread width and rim size.

If you get into drag radial or cheater slicks then that is a different thing altogether.

Check these out.

http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/strip.html
http://www.intercotire.com/html/drag-slicks.htm

 

what kind of wheels did you put your slicks on for your 02?

 

Everything I used is from my 95, the wheels are Kosei K1 7x15's which I bought used for $150. The only real extra stuff I had to buy were the exhaust and Illumina's.