Im running in my first event this weekend... i have a set of 20" slicks from last year.. but i have 15" 225/50 DR's .. i can run slicks in this event.
My civic is about 400whp. I know i should be running on 24" but $$ is tight
What do you think would be better to run. I think the Dr's would be better

 

what tranny and redline? the 20's may make you shift A LOT

 

thats what im thinking lol
ITR tranny.. 8.8K redline

 

20's are way too small for 400whp. I was blowing off 22's with 250whp. I'd take my chances with the DR's since you have a much taller tire.

 

just remember heat the **** out of the drag radials, and i would not run under 10psi on the drag radials i have run 11.00 air pressure and broke axles hehehe, and i dont have 400 hp, and i spin the hell out of the tires now, good luck

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Really? My 22x8x13's seem to handle about 270whp pretty good.

 

have fun breaking tranny cases on drag radials at 400hp

 

why would i break tranny cases?

 

wheel hop

 

well u get 2 qualifying runs.. im going to run once on teh bf's and one on the 20" slicks.. see what works out better

 

with 400whp and 20" slicks your going to be halfway through 5th gear id say when u trap. id just run the bfg's

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uhh drag radials are the best thing for your drivetrain vs slicks, if u want to go anywhere...

 

HDMmotorsports @ NHRA sport compact nationals
Moroso motorsports park.

22x8x15 Slicks
10.2 @ 139
http://www.hdmmotorsports.com/...o.wmv

Who said people cant go fast on small tires?

 

yah but ur on 15" rims.. im on 14"

 

too much power for 20'' slicks

 

well ill see what comes out tomorrow. one run on the slicks one run on the DR's ...
what psi do u think for DR's ?

 

i have had best results with 10-12psi in the bfgs. just get them nice and hot!
good luck