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Dan Jun 12, 2004 05:10 PM

Will Front Skinnies Help with ET's?
 
I would assume they would because they are lighter than the 16x8's that are on there now..TIA

SMOKIN01TA Jun 12, 2004 05:51 PM


Originally Posted by Dan
I would assume they would because they are lighter than the 16x8's that are on there now..TIA

yea, lest weight in the front end, less friction on the top end, usually good for close to .1
for me it resulted in a nicer wheelie :D

C4VetteLS1 Jun 12, 2004 06:02 PM

id say a tenth

CamaroCain Jun 12, 2004 06:23 PM

.1 if you are hooking maybe, but we switched from Zo6 wheels (52lbs) to our skinnies(27lb) they gave us at least .2, mostly because we were not hooking with the heavy no weight transfering ZO6 wheels and they add some mph as well less rotational wieght and less drag on the top end.
Clint

Bad Blu Formula Jun 13, 2004 01:22 AM

I want some skinnies. Need some money first.:)

SilverGhost Jun 13, 2004 02:32 AM

skinnies tend to be good for MPH more than ET due top the lack of rolling resistance but they will give you some ET..mostly due to better weight transfer in the sixty foot..

mike c. Jun 13, 2004 11:59 AM

maybe i'll try skinnies. i only go to the track and run the way my car will be on the street. but skinnies seem worth a try.

Dan Jun 13, 2004 12:48 PM

Good Deal, Thanks Everyone :)

Dan

JNorris Jun 13, 2004 01:22 PM

Skinnies are worth about .1-.2 for me.

racer88 Jun 13, 2004 01:37 PM

I am going with skinnies this winter and 15x10's on the back. Not sure what tire I want to do, I want to see if I can 60' a 1.6 on a drag radial first :D


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