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Old 04-28-2006, 11:37 PM
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I already posted this in the wheel and tire section, but thought I should post it on here as well.

I run 28x10.5 hoosier slicks on 15x10 prostars. At what point should i put screws in the wheel to hold the tire to the wheel. I will be pushing close to 600rwhp, and was think if I should do this before my next track run?
Old 04-28-2006, 11:44 PM
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lets say you don't with that type of power, you will be the only person at the track that does a burnout with the tire staying still, the rim will spin that much. also if you run a inner tube without screws, it will rip the stem off vary quickly
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I ran last year, with out them. With about 60 less rwhp. With no probs. BUt I am gunna put them in fro added insurance.
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I don't run rim screws.
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I didn't screw them until just recently, but they were spinning on the wheel quite a bit. I used that as my parts breaking cushion

10.6s @ 125mph w/1.42 60ft
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I've seen an inch of movement here and there, 1.35 best. I keep them at 12psi typically, lower than that and they miight move more on the rim and the car handles like crap at the end of the track.
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Just mark them and see if they are moving. If they aren't moving, I would not screw them.
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Thanks for the input. I'll hold off for the time being, and check to see if they move any.


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