Anyone here run a 26X8.5 15 ET/drag besides me?
12-04-2001, 11:31 PM
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Anyone here run a 26X8.5 15 ET/drag besides me? I've had decent luck with these tires but they have finally worn out. I was planning on sticking with this size, but am starting to wonder if my car would benifit from a 10 inch tire. I have spun on most passes at the track lately, and in fact, i cant remember the last time the car actually dead hooked. Hmmm maybe i should step up to the 10 inch et drag.....any suggestions?
12-05-2001, 12:08 AM
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Re: Anyone here run a 26X8.5 15 ET/drag besides me? If your spinning step it up. But remember that they will grow more on top end. Either that or do something to help it hook better. I'm sure you ahve all the suspension stuff, maybe something to help it transfer the weight better/faster.
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12-05-2001, 07:46 AM
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Re: Anyone here run a 26X8.5 15 ET/drag besides me? 26x8.5 is a tiny tire! But, if they were working for you, I'd stick with them. Once a slick starts to "go away," they usually go fast. That's probably why you haven't been launching well your past few outings... However, if it's time for new tires, and you have an ample sized wheel, a 10.5" tire would probably net better results, and last a little longer as well...
12-05-2001, 09:10 PM
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Re: Anyone here run a 26X8.5 15 ET/drag besides me? Hey mike,if you go with a bigger tire why not try a 11.5 ET Street? My 10in. ET Drags swelled BIG TIME. I personaly like the smaller tires (10.5 ET Street and 8.5 ET Drag). Remeber what we talk about at Eunice that day when i was saying the car was slowing down on the big end but if you do go bigger i would not go the drag route with the sidewall softer they will grow a little more than the 11.5 ET Street in my opinion.
12-06-2001, 08:23 AM
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Re: Anyone here run a 26X8.5 15 ET/drag besides me? My thoughts:
The smallest tire you can consistently hook on is the best to run, less resistance from drag, and as George mentioned, when tires get old or worn out, they spin towards the end. That could explain your recent outings. I ran a 26 8.5 for a couple years and never had a problem hooking, but when I went to nos i went with a 26 x 11.5 15" et street (10 inches wide, same measurements as a 26 x 10 et drag) This way I can hit the bottle earlier, and the burnout required is less than the 8.5 tire. Your call though <img src="graemlins/burnout.gif" border="0" alt="[Burnout]" />
The smallest tire you can consistently hook on is the best to run, less resistance from drag, and as George mentioned, when tires get old or worn out, they spin towards the end. That could explain your recent outings. I ran a 26 8.5 for a couple years and never had a problem hooking, but when I went to nos i went with a 26 x 11.5 15" et street (10 inches wide, same measurements as a 26 x 10 et drag) This way I can hit the bottle earlier, and the burnout required is less than the 8.5 tire. Your call though <img src="graemlins/burnout.gif" border="0" alt="[Burnout]" />
12-06-2001, 08:52 AM
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Re: Anyone here run a 26X8.5 15 ET/drag besides me? Thanks guys, I think I am going to buy another set of 8.5's for all of the positive reasons stated =)
12-06-2001, 09:56 PM
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Re: Anyone here run a 26X8.5 15 ET/drag besides me? [quote]Originally posted by Mike Hoffpauir:
<strong>Thanks guys, I think I am going to buy another set of 8.5's for all of the positive reasons stated =)</strong><hr></blockquote>
Mike, all I can say is, Clausens. Best price on the tires. I just bought a set of 26 x 11.5/16's today. $165.00 each. Jegs & Summit were both $179.00 each.
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<strong>Thanks guys, I think I am going to buy another set of 8.5's for all of the positive reasons stated =)</strong><hr></blockquote>
Mike, all I can say is, Clausens. Best price on the tires. I just bought a set of 26 x 11.5/16's today. $165.00 each. Jegs & Summit were both $179.00 each.
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Re: Anyone here run a 26X8.5 15 ET/drag besides me? Ahh Haa! So you were you in Hammond today?! I saw a truck that looked like yours getting on i-55 north, I was behind you in a tan lumina, LOL! Small world.. <img src="images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
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Re: Anyone here run a 26X8.5 15 ET/drag besides me? [quote]Originally posted by Jsears8:
<strong>Ahh Haa! So you were you in Hammond today?! I saw a truck that looked like yours getting on i-55 north, I was behind you in a tan lumina, LOL! Small world.. <img src="images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> </strong><hr></blockquote>
Did the truck have a "I love midgets" bumper sticker? If so, it was TIMMMAAAAYYY!! <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0"> <img src="images/icons/tongue.gif" border="0">
<strong>Ahh Haa! So you were you in Hammond today?! I saw a truck that looked like yours getting on i-55 north, I was behind you in a tan lumina, LOL! Small world.. <img src="images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> </strong><hr></blockquote>
Did the truck have a "I love midgets" bumper sticker? If so, it was TIMMMAAAAYYY!! <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0"> <img src="images/icons/tongue.gif" border="0">
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Re: Anyone here run a 26X8.5 15 ET/drag besides me? [quote]Originally posted by Jsears8:
<strong>Ahh Haa! So you were you in Hammond today?! I saw a truck that looked like yours getting on i-55 north, I was behind you in a tan lumina, LOL! Small world.. <img src="images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> </strong><hr></blockquote>
Nope I didn't go. Tim H was going there so he picked them up for me.
Jason,,,,,,,,,, screw you. LOL
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<strong>Ahh Haa! So you were you in Hammond today?! I saw a truck that looked like yours getting on i-55 north, I was behind you in a tan lumina, LOL! Small world.. <img src="images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> </strong><hr></blockquote>
Nope I didn't go. Tim H was going there so he picked them up for me.
Jason,,,,,,,,,, screw you. LOL
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Re: Anyone here run a 26X8.5 15 ET/drag besides me? Mike I have a set of 26x10.5x15 Drag ET's I bought used from a freind.I paid $100 for the set and they are in great shape if you are interrested in them..I'll make you a great deal on them and I can carry them to Eunice this weekend..I was planning on bringing them anyway to try and sell...
12-06-2001, 11:16 PM
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Re: Anyone here run a 26X8.5 15 ET/drag besides me? If Mike doesn't want them, then I do, depending on how much tread they have. I'll give ya the wheels plus some $$. <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">
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12-06-2001, 11:43 PM
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Re: Anyone here run a 26X8.5 15 ET/drag besides me? [quote]Originally posted by So Slow:
<strong>Mike I have a set of 26x10.5x15 Drag ET's I bought used from a freind.I paid $100 for the set and they are in great shape if you are interrested in them..I'll make you a great deal on them and I can carry them to Eunice this weekend..I was planning on bringing them anyway to try and sell...</strong><hr></blockquote>
Thanks for the offer but i'm goign to go with the 8.5's. See you this weekend =)
<strong>Mike I have a set of 26x10.5x15 Drag ET's I bought used from a freind.I paid $100 for the set and they are in great shape if you are interrested in them..I'll make you a great deal on them and I can carry them to Eunice this weekend..I was planning on bringing them anyway to try and sell...</strong><hr></blockquote>
Thanks for the offer but i'm goign to go with the 8.5's. See you this weekend =)
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Re: Anyone here run a 26X8.5 15 ET/drag besides me? [quote]Originally posted by Jsears8:
<strong>If Mike doesn't want them, then I do, depending on how much tread they have. I'll give ya the wheels plus some $$. <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">
Justin</strong><hr></blockquote>
Justin if you want them I'll bring them tomorrow..I'm sure we can work something out...
<strong>If Mike doesn't want them, then I do, depending on how much tread they have. I'll give ya the wheels plus some $$. <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">
Justin</strong><hr></blockquote>
Justin if you want them I'll bring them tomorrow..I'm sure we can work something out...
