Mick The Cabbie Posted September 22, 2009 Report Posted September 22, 2009 Am I right in guessing that 1/4 mile slicks are different to the ones used in circuit racing?? I know that compounds can vary. It's the sidewalls and overall construction that I'm questioning though. Oval circuit tyres for example have fairly rigid sidewalls. However drag slicks seem to have softer sidewalls and go all wrinkly under load. Basically my question is- are roundy round circuit type tyres any good for launching up the quarter????
Mick The Cabbie Posted September 22, 2009 Author Report Posted September 22, 2009 I'll give em a wirl then! Literally
turnover Posted September 22, 2009 Report Posted September 22, 2009 will be fine for the power your running Mick
Fiesta Steve Posted September 22, 2009 Report Posted September 22, 2009 Yes they are totally different although they will still be better than any road tyre for obvious reasons. I was once told that my sticky road tyres were as good as drag slicks. It wasn't until I picked up some proper drag slicks that I realised just how different tyres can be !!
Mick The Cabbie Posted September 23, 2009 Author Report Posted September 23, 2009 Ok, thanks chaps. I guess the ex circuit tyres will do if I run the escort again. I'm also thinking foward to when the Anglia van's up & running. I'll be taking that a bit more seriously so drag slicks will prob be on the agenda there So where do I buy em & how much for somethin to fit on a 7x13 rim. I've never really understood the sizing on race tyres either..
turnover Posted September 23, 2009 Report Posted September 23, 2009 normally alot come on the bay Mick,usually a bargain to be had ,but there are plenty of stockist for hoosier,micky thompsons etc,even toyo do one now,thats if you want new but there not cheep for a bald tyre oh and get your finger out and finish the van you tart
Mick The Cabbie Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Posted September 24, 2009 LOL, I am, I am!! I'm back on it as we speak. Finally cracked the door pillars!!! They've been a real bugger. Never again, Just floors, tunnel, paint & fit up to do. Will start updating the thread again soon I'll ave a look, see what tyres I can root out on the interweb
Toby Posted September 25, 2009 Report Posted September 25, 2009 ...I'm back on it as we speak... Lap top in the garage? - suspicious!
Mick The Cabbie Posted September 25, 2009 Author Report Posted September 25, 2009 There's always one..
turnover Posted September 25, 2009 Report Posted September 25, 2009 you putting the warrior in the van mick
Mick The Cabbie Posted September 26, 2009 Author Report Posted September 26, 2009 I have a trick or two up my sleeve for the van Terry. All will be revealed in due course
baz105e Posted September 27, 2009 Report Posted September 27, 2009 i'm using circut sliks on the fiesta for the osdfc and they knocked a whole second off my 1/4 mile time (gt these off john derry)
Mick The Cabbie Posted September 27, 2009 Author Report Posted September 27, 2009 Yeah I asked him a few weeks ago about em. I know the geezer who he gets em from too. Looks like they'll do fine
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