I need better tires!
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I need better tires!
With the new ZZ4 I am really having a hard time getting any bite with my old tires. I never had this problem with my old engine and standard torque convertor. This evening I took a buddy for a ride, we were on dry asphalt rolling about 15 mph, he told me punch it. The tires spun like we were on grease, the car starting fishtailing to the right and I hadn't moved 50 yards!
Another time at a stop sign from a dead stop I boiled them without even trying. I'm not used to this kind of torque, my old engine must have been a real dog! I don't know how I'll ever manage to race anyone, I can't keep the car straight with anykind of power at all.
I guess I'll just have to learn to deal with it. :D
Another time at a stop sign from a dead stop I boiled them without even trying. I'm not used to this kind of torque, my old engine must have been a real dog! I don't know how I'll ever manage to race anyone, I can't keep the car straight with anykind of power at all.
I guess I'll just have to learn to deal with it. :D
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Re: I need better tires! (Smokehouse69)
Try BFG 255/60/15s on the rear at 28 lbs. Carry a spare and a full tank of gas for more weight on rear tires. Eat more french fries......
[Modified by flynhi, 7:26 AM 12/20/2002]
[Modified by flynhi, 7:26 AM 12/20/2002]
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Re: I need better tires! (Smokehouse69)
After installing my ZZ4 I was soooo worried about not running the engine too hard for the first 1000 miles that I freaked out when I spun them at almost every stop sign and traffic light. I thought I was gonna blow something in the engine! Those darn engines are tough on tires!
I run Dunlop 235/60/15 (I think) and they still spin! Enjoy it!
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I run Dunlop 235/60/15 (I think) and they still spin! Enjoy it!
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Re: I need better tires! (flynhi)
Will, I'm running BFG 255/60's at 28 psig, and I already weigh 250, maybe I should strap a couple of bags of cement on the rear bumpers. :D I think it is just going to take me a while to get used to the extra power, and then I'll be looking for more!
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Re: I need better tires! (Smokehouse69)
whats the torque rating of ZZ4s? what rear gears do you have? what are the size tires you are using now? i have some BigO SuperSport tires and they bite hard. they are 255/60R15s. if i stall at an amazing 1500rpm ( :rolleyes: ) and launch, i cant hear the tires spin, but i leave about 10ft of light black tire strips. thats on sticky asphault. on cement, theres no biteing to be seen. i know mine would acat alot like your with my old 225/70r15s. i still have those because i plan on roasting them and getting video of it :D
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Re: I need better tires! (Smokehouse69)
Back when i had 8.5 X 15 centerline rims. I tried BFG T/As in both the 275/60 which at 28 inches tall are about the limit and the 295/50 which is just under 27 inches tall. I got them in H-speed rating and only used them for a short period of time. Because I needed Z-rated.
Both of those sizes can handle up to low 400 hp motors
Both of those sizes can handle up to low 400 hp motors
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Re: I need better tires! (Smokehouse69)
You will get use to it eventually. It took me a while after I put my zz4 in. I took it for the first test spin around the block and was leaving rubber everywhere. That was with ZERO timing in the motor. I found even more power after I went to the track turned horrible times and found the timing problem. With 12 advanced in it the car is a whole new beast. Especially after I put the new carb on it. Part of the power is what contributed to me losing control. So be careful!! I am still trying to get my car together, and hopefully it will be done by the first.
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Re: I need better tires! ('79ProwlerOrange)
The ZZ4 is rated at 405 torque. The biggest problem I have is the tires are old and hard, but I want to keep them for a while longer. I need some time to restock my rathole money so I can put 17" wheels on the car. Concrete is the worse, with the tires and the torque it slicker than owl poop! My driveway entrance is a little steep, so I crawl up the ramp from the street and then if I goose it just enough to get it moving again, I leave a nice little patch on the driveway.
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Re: I need better tires! (Smokehouse69)
Reading some of the other threads Steve, a lot of guys would love to have the problem of laying rubber at will! :yesnod: :lol: :lol:
