Todd Smith gave me a great deal on a set of 28" slicks/rims. The rims seem to be 15x9 (5" backspace). The tires are MT 28x10.5". I did a little test fit and have about 3/4" of room in the front, and no room in the rear. I'm going to cut/move the rear valance to make some space.

My current steel rims/Hoosiers come in at 44# each, these come in at 33# each. I'm hoping the 22# rotating weight reduction and improved traction will allow me to sneak past 11.20. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

The tires have seen better days, so I'll probably throw some 28x9" tires on the rims soon.

 

Hey Terry, go check the lounge. There is a couple of threads in there dedicated to you <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> .

josh

 

I just saw those. I had no idea I was so famous. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

 

Hey Terry, go get some FULL SLICKS mounted on em, we umm allow them now in C2, umm yeah, thats it, go for it dude! Hahahaha <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

*Calls up Jantzer*

F8L: Hey man,

Jantzer: Whats up?

F8L: I just tricked Terry into trying to run full slicks in April, I told him we changed the rule but we really didn't.

Jantzer: Really? Sweet!!

F8L: Yeah, you get 1st place and now I'll get 2nd place. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

 

Hehe don't worry I'll borrow ET streets for bfield. I might be doing between round tire changes if I run in C3 also. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

 

It took some work but I got the 28x10.5" slicks to fit. They are on 10" rims with 4.75" backspace.

I used a dremel to cut off a lot of the rear skirt, a 10# hammer to roll the fenders a bit, and some spacers to get the rims off the brakes. I also had to remove a few of the inside wheel weights... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

Anyway they fit great now, feels OK at 70mph so I guess the rear balance isn't all that important. I'll be at Carlsbad sat shooting for mid 1.5 60' times.

 

Terry, what 28x10.5x15 tires did you purchase?

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by F8LPONY:
<strong>Hey Terry, go get some FULL SLICKS mounted on em, we umm allow them now in C2, umm yeah, thats it, go for it dude! Hahahaha <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

*Calls up Jantzer*

F8L: Hey man,

Jantzer: Whats up?

F8L: I just tricked Terry into trying to run full slicks in April, I told him we changed the rule but we really didn't.

Jantzer: Really? Sweet!!

F8L: Yeah, you get 1st place and now I'll get 2nd place. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hahaha... That's funny. But remember, I don't care if he runs 30" full slicks, he won't be able to hang. I'll make the "magical" pass by 3/4 track if he ever even gets the lead. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> I'll be 150lbs lighter, make more power, cut better lights, and just cut mediocre 1.6X 60ft's for the win light. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
Terry, what 28x10.5x15 tires did you purchase?
</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">They are ET Drags. The tires are pretty burned up, probably 15-20 passes left. I'll see how they do and pick new tires for them soon.

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
Hahaha... That's funny. But remember, I don't care if he runs 30" full slicks, he won't be able to hang.
</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I got my RT's down now, a low .500 at Pomona. You'll be a bit lighter but I doubt you'll make more power. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Terry Burger:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
Hahaha... That's funny. But remember, I don't care if he runs 30" full slicks, he won't be able to hang.
</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I got my RT's down now, a low .500 at Pomona. You'll be a bit lighter but I doubt you'll make more power. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes, you have them down to .400 (atleast on the 2 passes we made). <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> Terry, Terry, Terry, you can't doubt the "magical" heads/cam packages on my car. They shouldn't do it, but....he just did it!!?? Remember: 10'sssssssssssss. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> I promised I would make it on the stock shortblock. Are you still doubting that....like a few of our friends at MMS?

Hurry up and test the 28's, I'm waiting to order my new tires. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Terry Burger:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
Terry, what 28x10.5x15 tires did you purchase?
</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">They are ET Drags. The tires are pretty burned up, probably 15-20 passes left. I'll see how they do and pick new tires for them soon.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I can't wait to see how they do for you Terry. I just sold my 26x10x15 ET Drags and bought some 28x10x15 Hoosiers and 15x10 Prostars.

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
Yes, you have them down to .400 (atleast on the 2 passes we made). Terry, Terry, Terry, you can't doubt the "magical" heads/cam packages on my car. They shouldn't do it, but....he just did it!!?? Remember: 10'sssssssssssss. I promised I would make it on the stock shortblock. Are you still doubting that....like a few of our friends at MMS?
</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Not all your head/cam packages are magical, just the one you're running right now. That's why I said don't change it or you'll slow down!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

I think we have a good race going to 10s on the stock short block. I wonder who will throw a rod first? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> I have the power I just need the traction.

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">It took some work but I got the 28x10.5" slicks to fit. They are on 10" rims with 4.75" backspace</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Plus spacers?

So the tires and rims stick out like two inches?

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
Plus spacers?

So the tires and rims stick out like two inches?
</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I'm using a small spacer. The wheels don't stick
out that much from the top of the wheel well(maybe 1/2"), but the tires come out at least 2". Looking at it, I think these rims on a 6" backspace would be a great fit. This setup was so cheap I couldn't pass it up ($200 for rims/tires/lug nuts).

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Nah your car is light and low to the ground. It might run 122mph but it runs ETs like a 119mph car... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">You're very scared. You don't know what to expect for Bakersfield. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> I could show up like it is with a little weight reduction and be tough to beat, or I could swap heads/cam and embarass you. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

 

Last time we raced I had quicker ET's both times. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> I'll be taking home the C2 trophy in April. For every dollar you spend in parts I'll spent two. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Terry Burger:
<strong>Last time we raced I had quicker ET's both times. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> I'll be taking home the C2 trophy in April. For every dollar you spend in parts I'll spent two. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">You lost both races. And who cares who can ET better in the dirt. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> You're a dreamer. Some of the mods I'm working on, you can't buy! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> And for every hour you put in working on your car, I'll put in ten. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Terry Burger:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
Yes, you have them down to .400 (atleast on the 2 passes we made). Terry, Terry, Terry, you can't doubt the "magical" heads/cam packages on my car. They shouldn't do it, but....he just did it!!?? Remember: 10'sssssssssssss. I promised I would make it on the stock shortblock. Are you still doubting that....like a few of our friends at MMS?
</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Not all your head/cam packages are magical, just the one you're running right now. That's why I said don't change it or you'll slow down!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

I think we have a good race going to 10s on the stock short block. I wonder who will throw a rod first? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> I have the power I just need the traction.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I must have the power too based on MPH alone. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> Actually, ALL of MY 1 heads/cam packages are magical so far. You don't think I have access to a flowbench? My low-mid lift numbers are awesome now, 220-230 at .350 lift...on a VERY conservative bench <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> But, they'll be considerably better yet with the LS6 heads. I KNOW the heads on my car aren't that good. And you don't think I'll pick up switching cams? Hahaha... Yes your heads rule, but my new ones are going to suck!!??

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
I must have the power too based on MPH alone.
</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Nah your car is light and low to the ground. It might run 122mph but it runs ETs like a 119mph car... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
on my car aren't that good. And you don't think I'll pick up switching cams? Hahaha... Yes your heads rule, but my new ones are going to suck!!??
</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Your setup is magical, changing anything will result in less power. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />