Who all sells the mini tub kits?
08-26-2009, 11:04 PM
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Who all sells the mini tub kits? I was just wondering who all sells the mini tub kits for out GTOs. I've been wanting to do one for a while, I just don't know if I can fit it into my winter mod budget this year.
08-27-2009, 09:07 PM
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im pretty sure its important... along with a good suspension setup. One without the other, usually means spinning all over the place without slicks....If you plan to hook on the street i think a tub is a must. Or run DR's everywhere...replacing them every few months...
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This makes no sense to me....I completely understand a good suspension, but minitubs being required doesn't make sense to me. You say one without the other means spinning all over the place without slicks .....then you say you'll spin without a minitub or run DR's everywhere ...
So are you saying that you intend on trying to hook on regular street tires after a minitub?
Sorry, I'm not buying the idea that minitubs are required. Somebody please explain. If all goes well, I hope to be the owner of a GTO next week.
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08-28-2009, 01:31 PM
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Wow at the reading comprehension in this thread. Minitubs are not a necessity at anything below 500rwhp. When you start making serious power it is a good idea for safety do have more tire on the road. Will you still be able to spin 315s well yeah if you want to, but will get more traction then a stock 245. They make thim in Drag Radials as well if you cross into the crazy power levels.
08-28-2009, 04:18 PM
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This makes no sense to me....I completely understand a good suspension, but minitubs being required doesn't make sense to me. You say one without the other means spinning all over the place without slicks .....then you say you'll spin without a minitub or run DR's everywhere ...
So are you saying that you intend on trying to hook on regular street tires after a minitub?
Sorry, I'm not buying the idea that minitubs are required. Somebody please explain. If all goes well, I hope to be the owner of a GTO next week.
-Will
So are you saying that you intend on trying to hook on regular street tires after a minitub?
Sorry, I'm not buying the idea that minitubs are required. Somebody please explain. If all goes well, I hope to be the owner of a GTO next week.
-Will
All Im saying is after a tub w/ 315's DR's, and suspension, i plan to hook well on the street. I think thats the best and safest way to do it. I've broke loose at 75-85 mph.. and its really not fun at all. Its down right scary, and makes me wanna drive like a grandma afterwards !
08-28-2009, 04:34 PM
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To each their own, maybe I just have something to learn....I've never considered tubs a must on anything else. Maybe the GTO is gonna somehow be a different story.
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08-28-2009, 06:59 PM
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You probably never had to consider it on any other build because the GTO is the only car you've built that had such limited space for tire in the rear.... JMHO
08-28-2009, 11:03 PM
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Wow at the reading comprehension in this thread. Minitubs are not a necessity at anything below 500rwhp. When you start making serious power it is a good idea for safety do have more tire on the road. Will you still be able to spin 315s well yeah if you want to, but will get more traction then a stock 245. They make thim in Drag Radials as well if you cross into the crazy power levels.
08-28-2009, 11:30 PM
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its just as easy to make your own mini tub kit. here is what they look like done http://gastiresoil.com/showthread.php?t=609
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We run our GTO with NO mini tub our tire is a 275/50/15 DR and we also run a 10 inch x 28 slick granted we only run low 9s at 150+ MPH and No mini tub Needed.I dont think one is Needed as Long as You Run a good rear suspension set up.....Frank
08-29-2009, 08:43 AM
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If your car is a track car then obviously slicks, suspension, and gears will take care of you. Since you can't drive slick on a street then wide rear tires can help some.