25in or 26in front runner?
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25in or 26in front runner? 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?
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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
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
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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.
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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
