Any down sides to skinnies?
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From: So. Fl.
Any down sides to skinnies? I know it sounds stupid. But I'm getting ready
to buy some 15x3.5 welds. I've never run
skinnies at the track. I should be in the 115-117
mph range. And here at Moroso they have a deadly
hairpin turn at the end of the track. I will
be driving to the track and home on these wheels,
only about 7 miles each way. and last but not least, This is the right size right?
15 x 3.5; 1.75''RS; 4.75''BC
and with the 5/16 spacers I wont need any grinding.
to buy some 15x3.5 welds. I've never run
skinnies at the track. I should be in the 115-117
mph range. And here at Moroso they have a deadly
hairpin turn at the end of the track. I will
be driving to the track and home on these wheels,
only about 7 miles each way. and last but not least, This is the right size right?
15 x 3.5; 1.75''RS; 4.75''BC
and with the 5/16 spacers I wont need any grinding.
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From: Corona CA
Re: Any down sides to skinnies? Your ABS light may come on. Your brakes may go in and out of "ice" mode when you hit the brakes after the lights.
Exercise caution, and you should be fine. I drive 100mi each way to the track with skinnies on.
Exercise caution, and you should be fine. I drive 100mi each way to the track with skinnies on.
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Re: Any down sides to skinnies? Moroso's turnoff is much better than say Orlando!! Ever run there? It's like a 150 degree turn, and if you don't see it coming (night time racing) you can easily hit the wall at the end. <img src="images/icons/shocked.gif" border="0">
Oh by the way George, consider yourself warned <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">
Derek
Oh by the way George, consider yourself warned <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">
Derek
Re: Any down sides to skinnies? heck i make 200 plus mile trips on mine... keep them on 24/7 with no probs at all. other than you cant take turns 70ish when it says 45 lol....
it will take ya a couple days to get use to them... slap them on before you run at the track.. get a little use to how they handle... just ease around turns untill u get the hang off them... then they feel just like stock after a few <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">
it will take ya a couple days to get use to them... slap them on before you run at the track.. get a little use to how they handle... just ease around turns untill u get the hang off them... then they feel just like stock after a few <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">
Re: Any down sides to skinnies? I rode around on skinnies for months at a time; as long as you don't go 80mph on a turn you will be fine. They sure make running a shortbelt easier that those heavy 17" SS rims. <img src="images/icons/cool.gif" border="0">
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Re: Any down sides to skinnies? [quote]Originally posted by Villain281H:
<strong>Moroso's turnoff is much better than say Orlando!! Ever run there? It's like a 150 degree turn, and if you don't see it coming (night time racing) you can easily hit the wall at the end. <img src="images/icons/shocked.gif" border="0"> </strong><hr></blockquote>
HeeHEe, you see the turn around at Cecil County.. it drops off about 20 feet into a 90 degree turn <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">
<strong>Moroso's turnoff is much better than say Orlando!! Ever run there? It's like a 150 degree turn, and if you don't see it coming (night time racing) you can easily hit the wall at the end. <img src="images/icons/shocked.gif" border="0"> </strong><hr></blockquote>
HeeHEe, you see the turn around at Cecil County.. it drops off about 20 feet into a 90 degree turn <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">
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