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Old 05-30-2003, 09:19 AM
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Just wondering if I can drive with my skinnies up front to the track and back. 50 Miles to the track and 50 miles back, I wont exceed 60 miles per hour. This is just for today though.
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Old 05-30-2003, 09:27 AM
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Default Re: Can I drive on my Prostars with Skinnies??

I daily drive on my skinnies. They are draglites with 165R15 street tires on em. No problems here


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I drive 50 miles round trip to work every day on my convo-pro skinnies and never had a prob!!!
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Default Re: Can I drive on my Prostars with Skinnies??

I daily drive on my skinnies too, thats when my car is running....

That way my car is ready for drag racing whenever needed...
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Default Re: Can I drive on my Prostars with Skinnies??

I always put my prostars w/165R15 tires on before I make the 65 mile trek to the track. I've been running around with them on the front of the car for about 2 weeks now at all kinds of speeds, cruised about 60 miles yesterday doing 80-85 the majority of the way with no issues.
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Default Re: Can I drive on my Prostars with Skinnies??

Thanks guys I guess its Ok then I really appreciate the help. BTW: I bet you all get alot of attention when people see the skinnies up front!
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Default Re: Can I drive on my Prostars with Skinnies??

Is emergency braking compromised?
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Default Re: Can I drive on my Prostars with Skinnies??

it is fine except that it is not as stable as stock width tires. i havent had any problems.
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Default Re: Can I drive on my Prostars with Skinnies??

Emergency braking and handling will certainly be compromised.

Beware of potholes, or your skinnies are gonna get bent real quick!
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Default Re: Can I drive on my Prostars with Skinnies??

Thanks for the advice!!
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Default Re: Can I drive on my Prostars with Skinnies??

Careful on the hard corners, or the temptation to haul-azz around turns, the skinnies are not designed to withstand the sideload from turns. Drive my PS w/ ET Fronts a lot no problems.

Avoid: potholes, hard cornering, and careful of the braking issue.
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Default Re: Can I drive on my Prostars with Skinnies??

CAT3 thanks for the tips!




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