screwing radials

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Sep 22, 2009 | 02:43 PM

ty_ty13

Thread Starter

7 Second Club

iTrader: (42)

Joined: Jun 2004

Posts: 4,558

Likes: 0

From: paducah, ky

screwing radials

i know it says not to but i see alot of people doing it.... who all is screwing their radials? any problems encountered?

who's using the precious, beautiful double beadlock wheels?

Sep 22, 2009 | 03:31 PM

slow67

Gingervitis Addict

iTrader: (2)

Joined: Nov 2004

Posts: 2,399

Likes: 3

From: DFW

Quote:

Originally Posted by ty_ty13

i know it says not to but i see alot of people doing it.... who all is screwing their radials? any problems encountered?

who's using the precious, beautiful double beadlock wheels?

I've been told you need to do at least 16 screws per side if you screw them.

Sep 22, 2009 | 07:56 PM

mdacton

9 Second Club

iTrader: (3)

Joined: Nov 2006

Posts: 644

Likes: 1

From: Goochland, Va.

you dont need screws

Sep 22, 2009 | 08:48 PM

FASTFATBOY

TECH Veteran

iTrader: (23)

Joined: Nov 2002

Posts: 4,861

Likes: 2

From: Mobile Ala

This shortens the life of the tire.(Screws)

Go get you some permatex high tac gasket sealer with the brush in the can, put it on the inside of the bead when mounting the tire. It stopped mine from spinning in the rim.

Sep 23, 2009 | 06:23 AM

Fireball

TECH Senior Member

iTrader: (21)

Joined: Nov 2001

Posts: 8,484

Likes: 0

From: Cecil County Raceway!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by FASTFATBOY

x2...that stuff is the bomb

Sep 23, 2009 | 11:26 AM

Villain281H

7 Second Club

iTrader: (5)

Joined: Nov 2001

Posts: 8,834

Likes: 1

From: Gainesville, Florida # of drag strips runs: ?!?!?

Agreed, I know people running 7.30 1/4-mile times on radials w/o screws. Use the sealer and forget about it!

Derek

Sep 23, 2009 | 11:41 AM

Magnet

11 Second Club

iTrader: (36)

Joined: Sep 2004

Posts: 4,085

Likes: 77

From: Fort Myers Florida

is it just me or does it sound perverted..

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Verdad Gallardo

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Pouria Savadkouei

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Verdad Gallardo

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Pouria Savadkouei

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Verdad Gallardo

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Verdad Gallardo

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Verdad Gallardo

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Verdad Gallardo

Sep 23, 2009 | 11:42 AM

ty_ty13

Thread Starter

7 Second Club

iTrader: (42)

Joined: Jun 2004

Posts: 4,558

Likes: 0

From: paducah, ky

Quote:

Originally Posted by Villain281H

Agreed, I know people running 7.30 1/4-mile times on radials w/o screws. Use the sealer and forget about it!

Derek

its not the end time... its the 60' where you'd see the most movement.... now granted i have yet to notice any.... but if/when i do... i will change my methods

Sep 23, 2009 | 11:42 AM

#10

5.3LJimmy

10 Second Club

iTrader: (10)

Joined: Jun 2004

Posts: 2,279

Likes: 1

From: Napoleonville, LA

Does the high tac sealer work on bias plies as well? I don't see why not, but some confirmation never hurts.

Sep 23, 2009 | 12:27 PM

#11

TS6

10 Second Club

iTrader: (41)

Joined: Sep 2004

Posts: 2,989

Likes: 2

From: Champaign Il

I am using the permatex on my hoosier slicks right now vs. screws, seesm to be working, but my best 60' is a 1.49. No slippage though.

Sep 23, 2009 | 12:40 PM

#12

BlackWS666

TECH Fanatic

iTrader: (31)

Joined: Mar 2008

Posts: 1,175

Likes: 1

From: Thomasboro, ILL

Quote:

Originally Posted by TS6

I am using the permatex on my hoosier slicks right now vs. screws, seesm to be working, but my best 60' is a 1.49. No slippage though.

^^^ 1.49

Sep 23, 2009 | 06:35 PM

#13

TS6

10 Second Club

iTrader: (41)

Joined: Sep 2004

Posts: 2,989

Likes: 2

From: Champaign Il

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackWS666

^^^ 1.49

Suck it Kyle. How's your car running?

Sep 23, 2009 | 07:21 PM

#14

n2ocamaro

10 Second Club

Joined: Apr 2005

Posts: 685

Likes: 0

From: Clarksville, IN

Mine are screwed only because the draglites I bought used already had the screw holes in them. Air was leaking at some of holes so I went ahead and put the screws in. They have been on for over a year now with no problems.

Sep 23, 2009 | 08:54 PM

#15

Villain281H

7 Second Club

iTrader: (5)

Joined: Nov 2001

Posts: 8,834

Likes: 1

From: Gainesville, Florida # of drag strips runs: ?!?!?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ty_ty13

its not the end time... its the 60' where you'd see the most movement.... now granted i have yet to notice any.... but if/when i do... i will change my methods

I was using a fast car as an example to prove my point that screws aren't needed. I know the most movement on a sidewall happens on launching, thanks.
The 7.30 car is a 3400 lb '84 Camaro with a BBC and a F3 procharger, best of 1.28 60 foot.

My Nova has gone 1.39 on the 60 foot on a set of 275/60/15 radials w/ no movement.

Derek

Sep 23, 2009 | 09:08 PM

#16

MetallicaMatt

TECH Junkie

iTrader: (19)

Joined: Feb 2005

Posts: 3,155

Likes: 0

From: Sandusky, Ohio

I had screws put in my Bogart D10s, just the massive weight of the damned car made them spin on the tires

Screws do kinda look cool though, i think it adds 1hp per screw?

Sep 23, 2009 | 09:10 PM

#17

SMITH

8 Second Club

iTrader: (3)

Joined: Sep 2003

Posts: 453

Likes: 0

From: South Hill, Va

i used screws in mine and have been a 1.19 60' on 275's. rpm does not use screws and has been a 1.18 60' on 275's. i say either way you go you should be ok. i just like them for a little insurance.

Sep 23, 2009 | 11:21 PM

#18

ty_ty13

Thread Starter

7 Second Club

iTrader: (42)

Joined: Jun 2004

Posts: 4,558

Likes: 0

From: paducah, ky

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMITH

i used screws in mine and have been a 1.19 60' on 275's. rpm does not use screws and has been a 1.18 60' on 275's. i say either way you go you should be ok. i just like them for a little insurance.

whats your car weigh with no ballast in it?