Drag racing question.
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Drifting
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Drag racing question.
With drag radials, It is better to run 17 inch stock rims with emts in the front or to stay with 18 inch mallets with bfg kds? What do you guys think? which setup weights more, and which is better for ets? Thanx. :chevy
Pro
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Re: Drag racing question. (Moundir)
Not that it matters a lot, but any way you can reduce the weight in rotating mass the better you are going to be. There use to be a old saying so take it for what its worth " reducing 10 pounds of rotating mass is equal to reducing 100 pounds of static mass which equals .10 in E.T. However this also has many, many other factors but should give you the idea. Have fun!
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From: God's Replica
Re: Drag racing question. (Moundir)
best setup without grinding for 16" rims is to use 17" on the rear and mount BFG drags (275's). Just get an extra pair of your front rims. I was able to cut a 1.61 with that setup. :cheers:
hmmm just saw your pic...... well get a pair of the 2000 rims :D..... :crazy:
[Modified by intel55, 1:11 AM 3/6/2002]
hmmm just saw your pic...... well get a pair of the 2000 rims :D..... :crazy:
[Modified by intel55, 1:11 AM 3/6/2002]
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Drifting
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Re: Drag racing question. (intel55)
best setup without grinding for 16" rims is to use 17" on the rear and mount BFG drags (275's). Just get an extra pair of your front rims. I was able to cut a 1.61 with that setup. :cheers:
[Modified by intel55, 1:11 AM 3/6/2002]
[Modified by intel55, 1:11 AM 3/6/2002]
Melting Slicks
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Re: Drag racing question. (Moundir)
I have an oppurtunity to but a set of 16inch wheels with Nitto dr 245 60 I think. What do you think of that? Aslo which weights less, the stock 17 rims or the 18" mallets? Thanx for your help :cheers:
I run a set of ZR1 rims with the nittos at the track and they weigh next to nothing. My bests 1/4 etc. are in my sig.
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From: God's Replica
Re: Drag racing question. (Moundir)
I would run the 16" if you get them. I would get the Hoosier drag SLICKS :D
#18153 28x10x16 they should allow you to hook up BIG TIME!! I cannot wait to get mine. :cheers:
#18153 28x10x16 they should allow you to hook up BIG TIME!! I cannot wait to get mine. :cheers:
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Drifting
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From: NY
Re: Drag racing question. (intel55)
I would run the 16" if you get them. I would get the Hoosier drag SLICKS :D
#18153 28x10x16 they should allow you to hook up BIG TIME!! I cannot wait to get mine. :cheers:
#18153 28x10x16 they should allow you to hook up BIG TIME!! I cannot wait to get mine. :cheers:
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