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Old 02-12-2002, 07:31 AM
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what size slicks would you guys recomend for my car
its a built gsr motor which should be makin about 320-350 to the wheels.
i plan on going somewhere inteh 11s.
want something nice

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Default Re: what size slicks (TurboGsR.com)

24 or 24.5
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24x8x13 or 14
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24x8x13 or 14
id run the 24x8x13 instead of an 24x8x14,more sidewall is easier on the drivetrain,if it clears whatever brake rotors your using.
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Default Re: what size slicks (D-Man)

Is there any slick worth having that will fit of a 15" wheel? Or would drag radials be best for that size of wheel?
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Default Re: what size slicks (TurboGsR.com)

MT 24.5x8x13
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M&H 24.5x8.5x13

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just got 25*8*13 M&H
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Default Re: what size slicks (b18bturbo)

thanks guys would a 15" slick be better? why would a 13 be better. can some of you provide pix of the slicks you are talkin about. and also which wheels would u recomend? i know bogarts are the Chit but i dont have that kinda of money
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13"s are easier to turn that 15"s. You woudl only need 15" wheels and slicks if you were producing 500+ whp!
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Default Re: what size slicks (TurboGsR.com)

get the lenso drag wheels cheap and effective. you can either go with Mikey t slicks or the M&H M&H will be harder to come by....
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/drag/importfwd.html
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Default Re: what size slicks (b18bturbo)

Someday I would like to get slicks but I won't beable to fit any wheel smaller than 15". Would it be better to get a drag radial instead of a slick?
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Default Re: what size slicks (BLK94RS)

I have the fastbrake setup on my hatch so I cannot fit anything smaller than a 15" wheel. I will be running 22-8-15 MT's next week when the track opens. I only make 264whp right now but will be making 325-350whp in 3 weeks when I get my hondata installed. Will the 22's hook any good or will I have to raise my car up and run 24.5" slicks?
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