Tire and brake fluid questions
08-09-2007, 05:52 PM
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Tire and brake fluid questions
Is there a decent compromise tire for both HPDEs, and drag racing too? I have my doubts, but thought I'd ask. I've only done ea of them once so far, and may want to continue to do both occassionally til I find my "niche". Right now I'm running BFG KDW-2's.
Also, is it ok to mix GM Dot 4 brake fluid with ATE Super Blue? What about mixing ATE Blue with Motul 600? Reason is, we're gonna do put SS lines on my son's TC and bleed my C6 and my other son's Tiburon, and only have about a pint of ea. btw, how much is required to change over his TC to SS lines? As much as a full flush?
Also, is it ok to mix GM Dot 4 brake fluid with ATE Super Blue? What about mixing ATE Blue with Motul 600? Reason is, we're gonna do put SS lines on my son's TC and bleed my C6 and my other son's Tiburon, and only have about a pint of ea. btw, how much is required to change over his TC to SS lines? As much as a full flush?
08-09-2007, 06:09 PM
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Not sure on your tires. I know that roadracing tires have thick sidewalls, so as to corner better and hold their shape more. Drag slicks or tires have thinner sidewalls to give you that flex and spring off the line. Or so I'm told. Not sure what a compromise tire would be... Perhaps them BFGs, but at different pressure.
Fluid... is expensive, and a fact of life. I'd lay in a good supply of it and not mix, though I'd suspect (with no chemical proof or knowledge) that the DOT 4 non-silicone fluids would mix well. I think the shop where I had my wife's SS lines done used two bottles of Motul to get the job done.
Fluid... is expensive, and a fact of life. I'd lay in a good supply of it and not mix, though I'd suspect (with no chemical proof or knowledge) that the DOT 4 non-silicone fluids would mix well. I think the shop where I had my wife's SS lines done used two bottles of Motul to get the job done.
08-10-2007, 11:00 AM
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Can't help with the tires, but as for brake fluid, ATE Super Blue and Motul 600 are compatible with DOT4 fluids, and each other. But why mix them? ATE Super Blue is not that expensive and readily available. Just go out and buy a can or two. Most folks will tell you not to mix fluids, as it can affect the boiling points, so just keep that in mind if you mix them. But IMHO, just buy some fresh Super Blue, flush the systems, and don't worry about it.
08-10-2007, 01:16 PM
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Is there a decent compromise tire for both HPDEs, and drag racing too? I have my doubts, but thought I'd ask. I've only done ea of them once so far, and may want to continue to do both occassionally til I find my "niche". Right now I'm running BFG KDW-2's.
Also, is it ok to mix GM Dot 4 brake fluid with ATE Super Blue? What about mixing ATE Blue with Motul 600? Reason is, we're gonna do put SS lines on my son's TC and bleed my C6 and my other son's Tiburon, and only have about a pint of ea. btw, how much is required to change over his TC to SS lines? As much as a full flush?
Also, is it ok to mix GM Dot 4 brake fluid with ATE Super Blue? What about mixing ATE Blue with Motul 600? Reason is, we're gonna do put SS lines on my son's TC and bleed my C6 and my other son's Tiburon, and only have about a pint of ea. btw, how much is required to change over his TC to SS lines? As much as a full flush?
Tires, I use Kumho MX. They are light, work very well, and are at a good price. They also are great on the street.
to them.
08-10-2007, 02:19 PM
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Just flushed 2 wks ago, and can't find
Can't find any of the ATE Super Blue or the Motul 600 in my little one horse town. I had to mail order that stuff last time. Need it before Sun. Going back to Gingerman for the HPDE on Mon. Will check out those Kumho MX's, thanks.
