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Old 05-17-2012, 04:02 PM
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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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I run 25's on both cars. One has 275's on the rear and the other has 29.5x10.5
I just like the look better
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Taller tire means more roll out.... but 1" isn't really going to be that much.
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25" seems short
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Any pictures?
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25" is too short in my opinion. Many people run a 28", but I run a 27".
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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.

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Originally Posted by Doug G
Taller tire means more roll out.... but 1" isn't really going to be that much.
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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This is a 26" front Mt, rear is a 315
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I run 28s

I'd do no less 26

Car will have to much rake and cause ur m6 not to hook as well
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Yea a 25" is too small IMO and means quite a bit on the rollout. I think you would be happy with a 26" frontrunner but depends on how you want your stance I guess.
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I think I'm ganna go with a,26 in ET Front. These will be for track only I have my 17in RR10s for the street. Any issue with them in a heavy car?
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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
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26" Mickeys Sportsmans here with 295-55-15 in the back.



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