Ive never run slicks before, but am at the point I think I want to try them. My problem comes in that I am using my stock ITR wheels 15x6. M&H makes a slick that will fit my stock wheel just fine. However it is the same diameter as my 205/50 Azenis. When I run my Azenis at the track, I am hitting the top of 4th gear at the line, basically tapping the rev limiter. I DO NOT want to shift to 5th in the 1/4. Will running a SLICK the same size as my STREET tire have a slower MPH? Or will I still be hitting the top of 4th gear at the line? Otherwise Im thinking I should just run 225/50 BFGs but would rather not because they are on the heavy side and would rather run a true slick anyway to cut down my 2.2 60ft. But they would give me a bit longer gearing and I probably wouldnt banging the limiter in 4th at the line.

Suggestions?

 

depending on how bad you're spinning you mph could go down

raise the revlimit a few hundred rpms.. why cant you get a taller tire?

 

the BFGs are taller but Id rather go with a slick to really get my 60ft down. but since Im on stock ITR wheels, I dont know of any other taller slicks that will fit a 15x6 wheel. if there are, then Ill definitely go that route. Im already revving to 9K, dont want to go any higher.

 

Id really like to order tires TODAY so if anyone else can give me some ideas I would appreciate it.

 

I called John at M&H, very nice guy. He said the 8.5/24.5x15 will fit the stock ITR wheel. I just dont know if that is going to clear my control arms. I would assume they are pretty damn wide? and the car is dropped about 3/4" in the front.

 

on stock height the tires john told you to buy fit perfect no spacers or anything at all on my car

 

In your best guess, how close am I going to be with 3/4" drop in the front. They arent adjustable either so I cant raise it up to stock height.

 

Have you thought about the M&H Racemasters in 23x7.5x15

http://www.mandhtires.com/stor...etail

 

you probably will be ok with control arms but I don't know about the fenders. they may rub at lock on the fenderwells

 

Im not worried about at lock too much...I think Ill give them a shot

 

The 24.5/8/15 should not be an issue at all. I was running them on an EG/H22 all motor car before, and had zero clearance issues. The car was also running Competition Engineering traction bars.

Jason