What size slicks would you all recommend for my application? I'm shooting for low elevens. I'm thinking either 22x8x15 or 22x8x13. My setup as of right now is below ...

* B16a 84mm Golden Eagle sleeved
* ENDYN 9.2:1 Roller-Wave forged pistons
* Full Race connecting rods
* Walbro 255lph high pressure fuel pump (FOR SALE)
* ARP head studs
* Port Flow inner valve springs
* Acura Integra Type-R outer valve springs
* TiAL 50.5mm blowoff valve
* PWR radiator
* Acura Integra Type-R intake manifold
* Hondata intake manifold gasket
* Honda overbored head gasket
* GEM vacuum manifold
* Blitz SBC-iD
* Jim Fab cross member
* Precision AIC-750 intercooler
* Blitz Nur Spec
* GEM oil adapter
* Precision SC61

Still allot of things left to do but please give me your opinions on what slick size you would recommend

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 0x64 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What size slicks would you all recommend for my application? I'm shooting for low elevens. I'm thinking either 22x8x15 or 22x8x13. My setup as of right now is below ...

* B16a 84mm Golden Eagle sleeved
* ENDYN 9.2:1 Roller-Wave forged pistons
* Full Race connecting rods
* Walbro 255lph high pressure fuel pump (FOR SALE)
* ARP head studs
* Port Flow inner valve springs
* Acura Integra Type-R outer valve springs
* TiAL 50.5mm blowoff valve
* PWR radiator
* Acura Integra Type-R intake manifold
* Hondata intake manifold gasket
* Honda overbored head gasket
* GEM vacuum manifold
* Blitz SBC-iD
* Jim Fab cross member
* Precision AIC-750 intercooler
* Blitz Nur Spec
* GEM oil adapter
* Precision SC61

Still allot of things left to do but please give me your opinions on what slick size you would recommend </TD></TR></TABLE>

Well it just depends if you want to go with a 13" or a 15", my choice is a 8/22-13 but I do not know if you know we have this size in a 15" 7.5/23-15. Now it just depends what torque you have to the wheels and your FD.

Good Luck

John@M&H-Hashim's

 

even though they are both 22x8 slicks. why does it matter what size rim? selection of rim?

 

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The thirteen inch tire will give you more sidewall and will allow you to run a lighter rim. Personally, I think he needs something bigger. With that setup and the SC61, I'm thinking he's going to be pushing pretty decent horsepower. I guess the best thing to do is to go tune the car on the dyno and see what horsepower and how much torque he's putting out. Then I would go and select a slick. Just my opinion. Out of those two selections, I would go with the 22/8/13. However, if I had the choice I would go with something bigger. Good luck.

 

By the way, I use to run 22/8/15 slicks on a setup similar to yours. 9:1 compression GSR motor making 355HP at the wheels and about 240 ft.lbs of torque and I decided to go with a bigger set of slicks. I had traction problems launching out of first gear and I would manage to pull 1.80 60fts at best. I would average 1.85 60fts with 22/8/15 slicks. I bought a set of 24.5/8.5/13 M&H slicks from John and they helped quite a bit. With a little advice from some of the guys and some practice, I got my best 60ft. to a 1.701. I would also consider what your goals are as far as HP and torque #'s when selecting your slick.

 

I would run at least a 23" slick if not a 24.5. If you are running a b16 tranny you can get away with the 24.5's with a little less power. But like TurboCC said dyno the car or give us a idea on what you plan on making power wise and that will help us help you.

 

Thanks for all the great replies! I'm not sure how much power I will be putting down. I would assume between 465whp - 530whp. That would be enough for low elevens.

 

Hi (0x64) I did not know if you already had a rim size of a 13" or a 15", with a 13 the man above is right you get more sidewall and that means more bite.

Good Luck

John@M&H-Hashim's

 

I'm still deciding. I have a set of 15" wheels picked out but I have been looking at a set of 13" racing wheels so ... I guess I am going to have to wait until I put some numbers down to decide I appreciate all your help

 

Not a problem (0x64) if you have anymore ? fill free to ask, that is why I am here is to help and I have learned alot on H-T, this site is coooool it's like one BIIIIIIG family THANK YOU H-T for letting me help racers go down the track safe. I give H-T and a beer.

John@M&H-Hashim's