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Old 07-01-2009, 03:54 PM
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I found out I am slipping the rim inside the tire on my launches. After about 5 passes, my mark I drew separated about 6in. So its slipping about 1 1/4 or so each pass. Is this ok or is it hurting me? How much is too much where I should do something about it? Or should I now? Would I see any improvement if I fixed it?
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screw it (literally) make sure to put them on the inside and outside beads so that both beads are locked in
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would I see any gain from this? I am just wondering if it is more trouble than its worth.My best 60 is a 1.59, so its not like its a monster or anything
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I'm guessing you're not running tubed tires? If you are, you'd have ripped the valve stems out of the tubes by now. There's still the chance of your tire losing pressure instantly if your bead slips. I'd screw your rims ASAP.
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damn I never thought of that. But I am not running tubes anyway. I have some 28x11.5 x15 hoosier qtp's on summits for the rear. what about performance wise? Could I see any gain from the screws? Or is it so little I shoudnt worry about it?
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Originally Posted by taws6m6
damn I never thought of that. But I am not running tubes anyway. I have some 28x11.5 x15 hoosier qtp's on summits for the rear. what about performance wise? Could I see any gain from the screws? Or is it so little I shoudnt worry about it?
It's not for a performance gain with that much slippage, it's for you and the guys next to you safety.
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damn... i didnt think about it like that as a safety issue. This is true. What up chris!




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