NO TRACTION! NEED YOUR INPUT PLEASE !
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NO TRACTION! NEED YOUR INPUT PLEASE !
After H/C install, long tube headers,x pipe,ZO6 intake,mod mas, ported T/B and everything else I could boult on , I have (O) traction in first and 2'nd gear. I have stock runflats on the rear with 9/5" MAG wheel. I would like some input on the widest tire on stock rim to use,and the best brand to use. I CAN USE ANY HELP. THANKS C5 JIM :confused: :confused: :confused:
Melting Slicks
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From: Davie Florida
Re: NO TRACTION! NEED YOUR INPUT PLEASE ! (C5-JIM)
I am in the same boat as you (no traction) I recently installed H/C and all the bolt on's. I am afraid run flats and good traction don't mix especially when you have a alot of power. The best tire would be a 315 Nitto Drag Radial they give decent durability and good traction. The BFG 315 DRs will give you even better traction but will not last nearly as long as Nitto's all things being equal.
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Cartek Stage 2 Heads
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[Modified by Mitch C, 4:25 PM 1/17/2003]
98 A4
Donaldson Blackwing
Cartek Stage 2 Heads
Cartek M Cam
LS6 Intake
TPIS Headers
Comp Push Rods
Rev 1116 Valve Springs
172 t.stat
Borla Exhaust
ST3500
3.73 Gears
B&M Trans Cooler
[Modified by Mitch C, 4:25 PM 1/17/2003]
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Re: NO TRACTION! NEED YOUR INPUT PLEASE ! (Mitch C)
Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't those drag radials 17"? And not well suited for regular street use?
If you need/want to keep the stock rim, you can squeeze a 295/35/18 on them, although it's not ideal, people have done it. A BFG G-force KD will probably be the best street tire for dry traction.
ANYTHING is better than the stock runflats though. :D
:cheers:
If you need/want to keep the stock rim, you can squeeze a 295/35/18 on them, although it's not ideal, people have done it. A BFG G-force KD will probably be the best street tire for dry traction.
ANYTHING is better than the stock runflats though. :D
:cheers:
Le Mans Master
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From: Suffolk, Long Island NY
Re: NO TRACTION! NEED YOUR INPUT PLEASE ! (Y2Kvert4me)
Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't those drag radials 17"? And not well suited for regular street use?
Melting Slicks
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From: Davie Florida
Re: NO TRACTION! NEED YOUR INPUT PLEASE ! (Y2Kvert4me)
Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't those drag radials 17"? And not well suited for regular street use?
If you need/want to keep the stock rim, you can squeeze a 295/35/18 on them, although it's not ideal, people have done it. A BFG G-force KD will probably be the best street tire for dry traction.
ANYTHING is better than the stock runflats though. :D
:cheers:
If you need/want to keep the stock rim, you can squeeze a 295/35/18 on them, although it's not ideal, people have done it. A BFG G-force KD will probably be the best street tire for dry traction.
ANYTHING is better than the stock runflats though. :D
:cheers:
You are right of course, however BFG is supposed to come out with an 18 inch drag radial shortly.
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Re: NO TRACTION! NEED YOUR INPUT PLEASE ! (C5-JIM)
Jim, sometimes you can put the biggest tires on a car and not get traction in the lower gears. In those cases its all about modulating the throttle to get optimal traction. Maybe a set of slicks and skinnies for the 1/4 mile would help you out?
Best of luck to you and your quest for traction. :)
vetterdstr :cheers:
Best of luck to you and your quest for traction. :)
vetterdstr :cheers:
Burning Brakes
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From: Palm Beach Shores, FL
Re: NO TRACTION! NEED YOUR INPUT PLEASE ! (C5-JIM)
No matter what "regular" tire you use for the street, if you're using the stock 9.5" rims, you're not going to get any traction if you nail it. You can squeeze the 295/35/18's on those rims, and still, unless you feather your throttle, you'll spin the heck out of them. Just a fact of life. I'm using the 295/35/18 pilot sports and they don't stick either.
For the strip, try the ET Streets. On my car, when they get good and warm, they stick great. They were a major factor in putting me into the 11's.
For the strip, try the ET Streets. On my car, when they get good and warm, they stick great. They were a major factor in putting me into the 11's.
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Re: NO TRACTION! NEED YOUR INPUT PLEASE ! (vetterdstr)
Jim, sometimes you can put the biggest tires on a car and not get traction in the lower gears. In those cases its all about modulating the throttle to get optimal traction. Maybe a set of slicks and skinnies for the 1/4 mile would help you out?
Best of luck to you and your quest for traction. :)
vetterdstr :cheers:
Best of luck to you and your quest for traction. :)
vetterdstr :cheers:
