Slicks or Drag Radials and Size
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Slicks or Drag Radials and Size
Hi there,
I am a first tiemr to real racing with big power and I am asking for the help of you guys. I have a 5 lug Civic Type-R with a built B18c that is putting out about 450whp. I have on a Wilwood Big Brake kit. Therefore, I am only really allowed to use 17 or higher. However, I have found a wheel by Team Dynamics which gives me the needed offset to fit a 15 inch wheel. Now, the real headache comes with regards to my choice of tyres. I am going to be using the DSS Stage 2.9 axles. I was adviced not to use Drag radials but to use Slicks instead, as the Radials usually damage the axles as well as drivetrain. I would like to get the tyres hooking up really good, but with a slight mix of slippage so that nothing is damaged.
This is my daily driver but I will be going to the track occassionally (probably twice a month). What is the best tyre for me to use? I am not familiar with the brands or anything. Is the 15 inch a better bet than the 17? What type of tyre should I use. I am not aware of the difference between a drag radial and a slick. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I am a first tiemr to real racing with big power and I am asking for the help of you guys. I have a 5 lug Civic Type-R with a built B18c that is putting out about 450whp. I have on a Wilwood Big Brake kit. Therefore, I am only really allowed to use 17 or higher. However, I have found a wheel by Team Dynamics which gives me the needed offset to fit a 15 inch wheel. Now, the real headache comes with regards to my choice of tyres. I am going to be using the DSS Stage 2.9 axles. I was adviced not to use Drag radials but to use Slicks instead, as the Radials usually damage the axles as well as drivetrain. I would like to get the tyres hooking up really good, but with a slight mix of slippage so that nothing is damaged.
This is my daily driver but I will be going to the track occassionally (probably twice a month). What is the best tyre for me to use? I am not familiar with the brands or anything. Is the 15 inch a better bet than the 17? What type of tyre should I use. I am not aware of the difference between a drag radial and a slick. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: Slicks or Drag Radials and Size (KartelB)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KartelB »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hi there,
I was adviced not to use Drag radials but to use Slicks instead, as the Radials usually damage the axles as well as drivetrain.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'm interested in some feedback to this statement because I'd like to run 15" DR's on a fairly regular basis.
I was adviced not to use Drag radials but to use Slicks instead, as the Radials usually damage the axles as well as drivetrain.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'm interested in some feedback to this statement because I'd like to run 15" DR's on a fairly regular basis.
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Re: Slicks or Drag Radials and Size (KartelB)
I would think slicks would break more axles since they grip alot more than drag radials.
The key to not breaking is to preload your drivetrain before you launch.
The key to not breaking is to preload your drivetrain before you launch.
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