Tom the roofer

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I am currently running a Goodyear 30" X 10.5" X 15" stiff sidewall tire. The tire weighs about 4 lbs. or so heavier than the regular sidewall.

Do I really need to be carrying this added rotating mass? They seem to be a little more stable going down the track but it's really not that much of a differance.

I chose them over the regular sidewall because I was crushing the tire at launch but the stiff sidewall crushes too.

What are some of you guys running?

csjta2

iTrader: (43)

I allways thought the stiff sidewall tires were for a manual trans car?

Chopstix

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+1

SlickVert

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I am running a MT 28x10.5s. The only other slick I have run to compare is a QTP 26x11.5x15. The MT is a 28 rather then the 26 QTP and the MT stiff wall is way more stable on the big end. I was told stiff tire would 60's better for an m6, but I have no comparison of that.

Coach 02 A3 Z/28

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Tom,

Check the Admin section.

Coach

FANTAZ28

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m/t says any car that is over 3000lbs should run the stiff side wall, thats what i run and they work great..... but once they get worn out the sidewall crushes way to much

Tom the roofer

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Thanks for the replys everyone. I think I have made up my mind.

ATVracr

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Radial sidewall?

Tom the roofer

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The Juggernaut

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The stiff sidewall will keep the front end down more, and last longer.
Sidewalls will be shot long before you run out of tread.

Villain281H

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I agree. Much better luck and more consistent 60 foots on the stiff sidewalls.

Tom is getting a stocker tire eh?

TN94Z

iTrader: (14)

So the stiff sidewalls are the way to go??

Tom the roofer

iTrader: (9)

Yes

Off topic but, what year is your Nova? My brother just bought a 73 Nova in mint condition. Looks identical to yours color and all. It was sitting in a guys garage for 15 years. It only has 60,000 miles on it and looks to have never been driven in the rain or snow. It is really clean.

Villain281H

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Reply:


The Nova is a 1970 model, although 1973-74 models is very similar. Swap out the big bumpers, and the front grille area/tail panel is different. Otherwise, very similar shape and parts used.
Derek

TOSTO RACING

iTrader: (37)

I run the stiffs. I tried the regular sidewalls wouldn't hook my car. The stiffs on my car was the reight decision. I love em!

GIZMO

iTrader: (8)

On Stock Eliminator cars the radials are usually a tenth or so quicker than bias-ply tires.

Daren