I've been looking into getting some slicks for my DC2 and don't know whether to go with a 24.5" or 26" tall tire. The car put down 600hp and 400ft/lbs with goals of 700+hp after fuel system upgrades. I'd rather go with the 26", but will it fit? Will my turning radius be completely rediculous? What size are you integra guys running? TIA

 

Check out this website calculator, maybe this will help you decide. I would put a 26 or 28 slick for 600-800hp.


http://www.fatboyraceworks.com/gears/

 

how does it help u decide slick size though/

 

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Gearing is a direct relation to tire size.

 

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A 24.5" would allow me to trap 144(perfect for my current power level) at the top of 4th. A 26" would let me trap 153 without shifting to 5th. At my current power level, would it be more adventageous to have the 24.5's and use all of 4th, or get the 26's and cut a better 60ft?

 

BTW, that site calculator rocks.

 

Slick size is limited to what you can fit on that fender, but also the class you are racing. check your local and national series if you plan to race at the events. Most of the classes have slick size limitations so you have to base your decision on that.

NHRA SFWD has a limit of a 25x9x13
IDRC Pro-AM I believe is limited to a 26" tall slick.

Most guys at that HP level are using a 24.5 and 25" tall slick. no need for 26's in my opinion. Harder on the drivetrain with a big slick like that. You can make it work with the 24.5 and 25" tall slick.

 

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If I were you, I'd run a 24.5 slick, that way you can run in most classes, and still have a good size slick to get decent ets. You could even get the 25's.......totally up to you.

 

Anyone know where I can get a good deal on a pair of slicks mounted on some 15" gunmetal lenso's?

 

heres a pic of my DC2 with 26" tall M/T's. they are mount on 15" slipstreams. my fenders had to be rolled and i had to cut some of my bumper off. but its okay cuz its just my "race" bumper.




Modified by Turbo O at 4:34 PM 11/1/2006

 

I'm running 24.5x8.5x15 m&h on my integra.. but I'm making little less power than ur looking to make..

I trap in 140's with still plenty of 4th gear to go... (gsr trans)