skinnies?
12-27-2006, 06:42 PM
#13
5th Gear Member
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Location: Michigan
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RE: skinnies?
Running skinnies on a DD is dee deedee. The point of a front runner is not only to reduce weight, but also reduce rolling resistance. A 3.5" tire has a lot less rolling resistance than a 7.5" or wider tire.
But heres the pitfalls of front runners, since 80% of your braking comes from the FRONT tires, youre effectively decreasing the braking potential because youre reducng the contact patch to the road. Therefore, youre INCREASING your stopping distance by A LOT. On a DD run AT LEAST the specified tire size, at the track go ahead and run the skinnies. Not to mention your car wont handle in the turns anymore, and forget about emergency maneuvers. Its your car and your life, but Id hate for you to make an uninformed decision.
-P.
But heres the pitfalls of front runners, since 80% of your braking comes from the FRONT tires, youre effectively decreasing the braking potential because youre reducng the contact patch to the road. Therefore, youre INCREASING your stopping distance by A LOT. On a DD run AT LEAST the specified tire size, at the track go ahead and run the skinnies. Not to mention your car wont handle in the turns anymore, and forget about emergency maneuvers. Its your car and your life, but Id hate for you to make an uninformed decision.
-P.
12-27-2006, 07:30 PM
#14
The Rogue Mod
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Maryland Sucka's!!
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RE: skinnies?
ORIGINAL: FredP
ohh thanks for the info so drag radials in general driving them street not daily but often will they hold up?
ohh thanks for the info so drag radials in general driving them street not daily but often will they hold up?
12-27-2006, 09:11 PM
#16
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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RE: skinnies?
I see your point with a stock brake set up. Mine isfar from being stock. I have the upgraded master cylinder, upgraded calipers, SSbrake lines, power slot rotors, rear discbrake conversion.
My car on skinnies will out brake any stock or mildly moddedmustang on a 7 inch tire. I am not worried about it.
I also have good suspension upgrades, so turning isnt really a problem for me also.
My car on skinnies will out brake any stock or mildly moddedmustang on a 7 inch tire. I am not worried about it.
I also have good suspension upgrades, so turning isnt really a problem for me also.
ORIGINAL: P Zero
Running skinnies on a DD is dee deedee. The point of a front runner is not only to reduce weight, but also reduce rolling resistance. A 3.5" tire has a lot less rolling resistance than a 7.5" or wider tire.
But heres the pitfalls of front runners, since 80% of your braking comes from the FRONT tires, youre effectively decreasing the braking potential because youre reducng the contact patch to the road. Therefore, youre INCREASING your stopping distance by A LOT. On a DD run AT LEAST the specified tire size, at the track go ahead and run the skinnies. Not to mention your car wont handle in the turns anymore, and forget about emergency maneuvers. Its your car and your life, but Id hate for you to make an uninformed decision.
-P.
Running skinnies on a DD is dee deedee. The point of a front runner is not only to reduce weight, but also reduce rolling resistance. A 3.5" tire has a lot less rolling resistance than a 7.5" or wider tire.
But heres the pitfalls of front runners, since 80% of your braking comes from the FRONT tires, youre effectively decreasing the braking potential because youre reducng the contact patch to the road. Therefore, youre INCREASING your stopping distance by A LOT. On a DD run AT LEAST the specified tire size, at the track go ahead and run the skinnies. Not to mention your car wont handle in the turns anymore, and forget about emergency maneuvers. Its your car and your life, but Id hate for you to make an uninformed decision.
-P.
12-27-2006, 10:03 PM
#19
The Rogue Mod
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Maryland Sucka's!!
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RE: skinnies?
ORIGINAL: FredP
coo ive made my decision 15x7 front and 15x8 in the rear
coo ive made my decision 15x7 front and 15x8 in the rear
Oh and what kinda car are we talking and what mods? In case I missed that part.
12-27-2006, 11:03 PM
#20
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RE: skinnies?
ORIGINAL: SSKiller
I see your point with a stock brake set up. Mine isfar from being stock. I have the upgraded master cylinder, upgraded calipers, SSbrake lines, power slot rotors, rear discbrake conversion.
My car on skinnies will out brake any stock or mildly moddedmustang on a 7 inch tire. I am not worried about it.
I see your point with a stock brake set up. Mine isfar from being stock. I have the upgraded master cylinder, upgraded calipers, SSbrake lines, power slot rotors, rear discbrake conversion.
My car on skinnies will out brake any stock or mildly moddedmustang on a 7 inch tire. I am not worried about it.