Drag Racing Tech - 25in or 26in front runner?




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223HAWK
05-17-2012, 04:02 PM
Getting rrady to order a set front runners..what do you guys prefer 25 or 26? I'm.running a 28x10.5 rear..any benifits either way?


Timmy P
05-17-2012, 06:02 PM
I run 25's on both cars. One has 275's on the rear and the other has 29.5x10.5
I just like the look better

Doug G
05-17-2012, 07:56 PM
Taller tire means more roll out.... but 1" isn't really going to be that much.


gator's 99TA
05-17-2012, 08:35 PM
25" seems short

223HAWK
05-18-2012, 01:00 AM
Any pictures?

Longbob
05-18-2012, 06:08 AM
25" is too short in my opinion. Many people run a 28", but I run a 27".

T6Rocket
05-18-2012, 09:14 AM
A 25" in front and 28" in back will obviously give the car an old-fashioned raked look. Does that hinder weight transfer on the launch? I would think it does.

I remember back in the day when we used to pump up the rear of the car with air shocks, the car had a LOT worse traction, but those shocks were stiff.

Al

GIZMO
05-18-2012, 09:38 AM
Taller tire means more roll out.... but 1" isn't really going to be that much.

It actually makes quite a bit of difference. It depends on how the car reacts too. A couple of PSI in the front tires will make a difference in reaction times. With my LSX set-up and a 26" tire I have to bump in to get a good light on a pro tree.

nicentech
05-18-2012, 10:45 AM
This is a 26" front Mt, rear is a 315

John Deere racer
05-18-2012, 10:48 AM
I run 28s

I'd do no less 26

Car will have to much rake and cause ur m6 not to hook as well

BAMALS1
05-18-2012, 12:37 PM
Yea a 25" is too small IMO and means quite a bit on the rollout. I think you would be happy with a 26" frontrunner but depends on how you want your stance I guess.

223HAWK
05-18-2012, 08:51 PM
I think I'm ganna go with a,26 in ET Front. These will be for track only I have my 17in RR10s for the street. Any issue with them in a heavy car?

JL ws-6
05-19-2012, 08:17 PM
25 in front tire is a good way to improve reaction times at lower power levels... But that's about it. Most people I know run a 26 to 28 inch front, to help prevent red lights, get in a little further, etc. I split the difference and went with a 27

96onele
05-19-2012, 08:56 PM
26" Mickeys Sportsmans here with 295-55-15 in the back.