how long are slicks good for?
09-10-2007, 11:20 AM
#11
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RE: how long are slicks good for?
ORIGINAL: 8banger
The compound number can be found in the serial number on each tire.
EXAMPLE: CY1J M5 FJ087 M5-Compound code.
Mickey Thompson tires are compounded by size and application. The following points are general application suggestions. Mickey Thompson is not responsible for misapplications.
The catalog number suffix indicates a construction, size or compound enhancement for particular applications.
ST= Suggested for manual transmission (Medium compound)
W= Extra tread width (please note actual tread and section width on spec sheet)
S= Stiff sidewall construction. Recommended for 4 link suspension cars, heavy cars (over 3000lb.) ,and "soft ride" Rear Engine Dragsters. Aids in quicker reaction time due to less tire distortion.
MICKEY THOMPSON COMPOUND SELECTION CHART
Medium--------------------------------------------------Soft
B1 M7 M5 R2 R1 L8 L7 M9 B2 L4 M2
L4 - Soft compound for Dragsters, lightweight vehicles and vehicles without rear suspension.
L8- Good compound for general use.
M5- Good compound for general use.
M7- Good compound for general use.
M9- Aggressive compound for heavy cars, 3000lbs+
R1- Special Compound for ET Drag Radial.
R2- Special Compound for ET Street Radial.
ORIGINAL: GhostRider02GT
Thats good to know,in that case, they last me years! I was planning on getting these with these wheels....
tires http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...115+4294854924whats the difference in the compounds?
wheels http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...115+4294854924
Thats good to know,in that case, they last me years! I was planning on getting these with these wheels....
tires http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...115+4294854924whats the difference in the compounds?
wheels http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...115+4294854924
The compound number can be found in the serial number on each tire.
EXAMPLE: CY1J M5 FJ087 M5-Compound code.
Mickey Thompson tires are compounded by size and application. The following points are general application suggestions. Mickey Thompson is not responsible for misapplications.
The catalog number suffix indicates a construction, size or compound enhancement for particular applications.
ST= Suggested for manual transmission (Medium compound)
W= Extra tread width (please note actual tread and section width on spec sheet)
S= Stiff sidewall construction. Recommended for 4 link suspension cars, heavy cars (over 3000lb.) ,and "soft ride" Rear Engine Dragsters. Aids in quicker reaction time due to less tire distortion.
MICKEY THOMPSON COMPOUND SELECTION CHART
Medium--------------------------------------------------Soft
B1 M7 M5 R2 R1 L8 L7 M9 B2 L4 M2
L4 - Soft compound for Dragsters, lightweight vehicles and vehicles without rear suspension.
L8- Good compound for general use.
M5- Good compound for general use.
M7- Good compound for general use.
M9- Aggressive compound for heavy cars, 3000lbs+
R1- Special Compound for ET Drag Radial.
R2- Special Compound for ET Street Radial.
09-10-2007, 12:23 PM
#12
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RE: how long are slicks good for?
ORIGINAL: 8banger
I ran M/T slicks for several years and they dont require a John force burnout....
Little smoke ,......Always worked for me...and I couldget 200 to 250 or more passes on a set....
http://s76.photobucket.com/albums/j4...rent=olboo.flv
ORIGINAL: ZW99GT
A slick will require little to no burnout to get sticky. Just go on MT's website and look at what they say about ET DRAGS.
They will last a long time, just for that reason. Get something to go on a 15in wheel. The more sidewall you can get, the better.
A slick will require little to no burnout to get sticky. Just go on MT's website and look at what they say about ET DRAGS.
They will last a long time, just for that reason. Get something to go on a 15in wheel. The more sidewall you can get, the better.
Little smoke ,......Always worked for me...and I couldget 200 to 250 or more passes on a set....
http://s76.photobucket.com/albums/j4...rent=olboo.flv
09-10-2007, 12:49 PM
#13
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: the flatlands
Posts: 3,456
RE: how long are slicks good for?
^^ tis true. Thanks all, so I should go with the L8 or M5, Im guessing Im general use and those are the only two posted on sumits selection anyways.
09-10-2007, 04:58 PM
#14
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 1,460
RE: how long are slicks good for?
ORIGINAL: rbstang
HAHAHA he does goes a little overboard with the burnout =\ o well at least his daughter is hot [8D]
ORIGINAL: 8banger
I ran M/T slicks for several years and they dont require a John force burnout....
Little smoke ,......Always worked for me...and I couldget 200 to 250 or more passes on a set....
http://s76.photobucket.com/albums/j4...rent=olboo.flv
ORIGINAL: ZW99GT
A slick will require little to no burnout to get sticky. Just go on MT's website and look at what they say about ET DRAGS.
They will last a long time, just for that reason. Get something to go on a 15in wheel. The more sidewall you can get, the better.
A slick will require little to no burnout to get sticky. Just go on MT's website and look at what they say about ET DRAGS.
They will last a long time, just for that reason. Get something to go on a 15in wheel. The more sidewall you can get, the better.
Little smoke ,......Always worked for me...and I couldget 200 to 250 or more passes on a set....
http://s76.photobucket.com/albums/j4...rent=olboo.flv
....I've met them all..Ashley(several times)while running Super comp(Iran super comp myself for a few
years..).She left for a top alcohol dragster...and Brittany went into asuper comp dragsterand then 05I thinkCourtney started running brittany's old car and John built Brittany a new one...Talked to john a few times myself(we have similar problems with daughters LOL)I've got 4 myself....But John has to be my favorite Driver of any sport..
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