When should you screw the rim.

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Apr 1, 2004 | 08:15 PM

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I just did it with 16" firebird rims took me 1 1/2 hours and I am a mechanical gimp compared to most on this site.

Apr 1, 2004 | 08:36 PM

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I have run 8.70s with no screws on an automatic trans brake camaro(3380lbs) with 1.23 60s and they never moved but on the other hand my heavy stickshifted camaro(3640lbs) car running 11.20s they moved a 1/2 inch or so with 1.50 60s so its up to the the car and setup I think. Just my .02 cents hope it helps .

Apr 2, 2004 | 07:51 AM

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From: Grove City Ohio/Port Washington L.I sometimes

My tires would spin on the rim on every pass with my old combo until I screwed them.Car weighed 3840 lbs on the scale at Norwalk and was a 6sp.After screwing them my 60' times went from mid 1.50's down to mid 1.40's.That one cheap,simple mod took me from a low 11 car to a high 10 car.I know alot of guys don't want to drill and screw their pretty wheels but I think it adds a little character to the car,especially to those who are aware of why you had to screw them.

Apr 22, 2004 | 03:59 PM

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From: on the dyno tuning in MD

Have any of you ever installed the screws with the tires already mounted? I was thinking if you are careful to only go through the rim, it could be done - what do you think?

Also, how many run ET Streets or similar with screws and no tubes? I have been told they will leak with screws and no tubes, but I don't agree with that. I saw at least one in this post that does it - anyone else?

Thanks

Apr 22, 2004 | 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BLK02WS6

I wouldnt try to do it with the tires on. But it is probubly possible if you are VERY careful. One slip and you are F$%CKed.

I am running ET Streets with rims screws with no leaks.

Apr 22, 2004 | 07:28 PM

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i dont have screw's in mine lol my dad does in his roadster and chevelle

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Apr 22, 2004 | 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by boomcase

Got a set of centerline convpros, 26/10.5 out back wondering when people start screwing the rims . Gonna be putting them on sometime soon and was gonna get them balanced so any help would be nice.

Thanks

As soon as you mount slicks to the rim.

Coach

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Apr 22, 2004 | 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 4.8redchev

i dont have screw's in mine lol my dad does in his roadster and chevelle

Whats up my little drag racing friend? Boys and girls this little dude can drive a dragster. His Pops isn't to bad either. We hang out at the track every weekend together. Chris you need to be practicing your lights buddy!

Hey Chris, take off the 3rd pic. It sucks! I know you have better pics that that!

Coach

PS. sorry for robbing your thread.

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Apr 22, 2004 | 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach 02 A3 Z/28

Hey Chris, take off the 3rd pic. It sucks! I know you have better pics that that!

Coach

PS. sorry for robbing your thread.

yeah i am hey coach we need to get a pic of my dragster and your camaro so we can post it up on here and show all the people how badass we are lol jk well see ya this weekend 2 day race anyone in houston make the drive out to sealy its ognna be a blast

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