how long are slicks good for?
09-08-2007, 11:13 AM
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how long are slicks good for?
How many launches or runs? are they good for? I assume they will last a few more runs on the 1/8 vs the 1/4 but what do you guys bout get out of em? Ill be puttin out about 400 rwhp if that makes a difference. Also I have no idea about the different compounds, r7 or whatever? Any insight available? thanks
09-09-2007, 04:53 PM
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RE: how long are slicks good for?
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.
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.
09-09-2007, 08:33 PM
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RE: how long are slicks good for?
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.
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09-09-2007, 10:48 PM
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RE: how long are slicks good for?
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
tires http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...115+4294854924whats the difference in the compounds?
wheels http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...115+4294854924
09-10-2007, 06:40 AM
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RE: how long are slicks good for?
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.