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Old Jun 12, 2004 | 05:10 PM
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I would assume they would because they are lighter than the 16x8's that are on there now..TIA
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Old Jun 12, 2004 | 05:51 PM
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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
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Old Jun 12, 2004 | 06:02 PM
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id say a tenth
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Old Jun 12, 2004 | 06:23 PM
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.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.
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Old Jun 13, 2004 | 01:22 AM
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I want some skinnies. Need some money first.
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Old Jun 13, 2004 | 02:32 AM
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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..
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Old Jun 13, 2004 | 11:59 AM
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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.
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Old Jun 13, 2004 | 12:48 PM
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Good Deal, Thanks Everyone

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Old Jun 13, 2004 | 01:22 PM
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Skinnies are worth about .1-.2 for me.
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Old Jun 13, 2004 | 01:37 PM
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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
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