bigdsz

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I really don't want to grind, is there a reason I shouldn't go with the 16 X 9.5 Telstars? Mickey Thompson makes both drag radials and ET streets that will fit these wheels. My car is a M6 so having the side wall wrinkle isn't necessary

gator's 99TA

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why dont you want tire wrinkle wth an M6?

LC

Have you seen Bogarts?...

bigdsz

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Kevin at Mickey Thompson says M6's shouldn't use a wrinkle wall design tire.

Bogarts are pretty, but they are not DOT, and Bogart makes the point they are NOT street wheels. Also it will be a cold day in Hell when I spend $400 for a wheel.

The question still is why is it not a good idea to use the 16" Telstars?

onfire

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Just comes down to tire choice. 16's are limited in tire size in MT dr's. If a smaller dr works for your goals, go for it.

TS6

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Where did you find the 16X9.5 telstars? I had some 15" ones on my GN and loved them, but the 15" Telstars don't have enough backspace for my 4th gen.

bigdsz

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I found them on Centerline's site and they claim you can order up to a 7" backspace, so with a 9.5" width the wheel should tuck in good. In addition to MT, Hoosier and MH make 16" tires.

Stang's Bane

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Forgive me for being ignorant, but please explain. It seems to me that you would want wrinklewall MORE in a m6????

SLPSS99

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+1 I though stick cars wanted a stiff sidewall slicks?

Dan

bigdsz

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I thought wrinkle wall and airing down the tires gave you a bigger contact patch to give you a better grip. Anyway I called MT because I'm having a 408 built and the MT DR's were spinning all the way through first with my 346. That's when they told me M6 need stiff wall and autos need wrinkle wall. Interestingly the track that I had been going to, Orlando Speed World, I had to launch under 3,000rpm because of spin. I since went to Gainesville Raceway and the DR's were dead hooking at 5,000rpm launch. I never realized how much hooking could vary from track to track. I've really changed my opinion of MT DR's, now I'm really happy with them.

How about some more comments on the 16" idea.

SJM Manufacturing Inc

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I’m surprised you’re still deciding on wheels. I believe we had a discussion 6-12months ago? I won't mention our Bogart products and benefits again as an option since you did not feel there was value to it, but I'll try to help you anyways.

I would consider sticking with your stock wheels instead of purchasing new 16" wheel that probably will end up being similar in weight to what you have now.

One big factor in considering drag wheels is reducing weight. Rotational and unsprung weight plays a very important role in lowering your times at the track and increasing traction. This also affects your braking abilities among other benefits. If you want a wheel for a certain look, then that is fine, but there is little to be gained from considering the setup you mentioned.

Once again, good luck with your setup!

NHRAFORMULA00

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goodyear stiff sidewall slicks are the new craze for heavy stick cars.