16" front runners: does anyone make them?
Re: 16" front runners: does anyone make them? Why not just run the space saver spare...tire and all? I'm not sure if a bias ply tire will save you too much in weight.
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Re: 16" front runners: does anyone make them? I know that some tracks around me won’t let you run with those 55mph rated spares. Is that the problem?
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Re: 16" front runners: does anyone make them? I thought the space saver was a 17inch wheel. If it is a 16 then try Mickey Thompson ET Fronts. They Make a 26" tire. Not sure if they make one narrow enough for the space saver though.
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Re: 16" front runners: does anyone make them? I forgot all about this post!
You need a speed rated tire in order to be safe and legal. The LS1 space saver spares are 16" dia. The LT1 with the smaller brakes are 15"
Does Mickey T make a 16" dia tire? I thought I couldn't find anything on there web site.
You need a speed rated tire in order to be safe and legal. The LS1 space saver spares are 16" dia. The LT1 with the smaller brakes are 15"
Does Mickey T make a 16" dia tire? I thought I couldn't find anything on there web site.
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Re: 16" front runners: does anyone make them? LOL Terry,
Skinnies have ALWAYS been worth 1.5 tenths for me in the 3 f-bodies I have owned. Not only is the weight reduced but the aerodynamic resistance as well. This is ESPECIALLY true for those with 17 inch rims and 275's up front <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">
I would personally just buy the Centerline Skinnies and decent VW tires.
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Chris
Skinnies have ALWAYS been worth 1.5 tenths for me in the 3 f-bodies I have owned. Not only is the weight reduced but the aerodynamic resistance as well. This is ESPECIALLY true for those with 17 inch rims and 275's up front <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">
I would personally just buy the Centerline Skinnies and decent VW tires.
Cheers,
Chris
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Re: 16" front runners: does anyone make them? Think about it Terry. GM made the wheel. The wheel had to pass spec. It HAS to be able to support the vehicle wheight. Speed has nothing to do with the metal wheel, and everything to do with the tire. I could care less how it looks. I'm cheap, and if I can get skinnies for less I'm there. I can use the stock lugs, no spacers to deal with, I already have the spares, I just need the tires. They have to be good for something over my 17's.
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Re: 16" front runners: does anyone make them? [quote]Originally posted by blackhawk2000:
<strong>Hi. I'm a cheap bastage who would rather spend $200 on a set of tires for my ghetto-fabulous space-savers, than spend the $350 it would cost for real front-runners.</strong><hr></blockquote>
You know you're just doing it so that the front rims match the back.(Black and black). <img src="images/icons/tongue.gif" border="0"> <img src="images/icons/tongue.gif" border="0">
<strong>Hi. I'm a cheap bastage who would rather spend $200 on a set of tires for my ghetto-fabulous space-savers, than spend the $350 it would cost for real front-runners.</strong><hr></blockquote>
You know you're just doing it so that the front rims match the back.(Black and black). <img src="images/icons/tongue.gif" border="0"> <img src="images/icons/tongue.gif" border="0">
Re: 16" front runners: does anyone make them? Confused:
Ok maybe I am missing something here? Are you saying that you are thinking about using your spare tires/wheels on the front? If so that thing weighs a lot. If you want some front runners that don't weigh anything you need to buy some Welds and no they don't make 16" ones for the skinnies but they do have some Prostars 16x8 for the rear if you dont want the 15's for some reason.
Ok maybe I am missing something here? Are you saying that you are thinking about using your spare tires/wheels on the front? If so that thing weighs a lot. If you want some front runners that don't weigh anything you need to buy some Welds and no they don't make 16" ones for the skinnies but they do have some Prostars 16x8 for the rear if you dont want the 15's for some reason.
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Re: 16" front runners: does anyone make them? The whole point is to save money. The steel space saver wheel doesn't wheigh that much more than an aluminum drag lite. The dollar per pound value is what I'm going for <img src="images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
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Re: 16" front runners: does anyone make them? [quote]Originally posted by blackhawk2000:
<strong>Your just jealous because my cars are more ghetto than yours <img src="images/icons/tongue.gif" border="0"> </strong><hr></blockquote>
Oh your car's ghetto alright. And I don't mean in the "rollin' on dubs, bling-blingin'" way either. <img src="images/icons/tongue.gif" border="0">
<img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" />
Have you weighed your space saver against a draglite or prostar(Harlan's)? IIRC the space-saver is actually pretty heavy.
At any rate, you're going to have a helluva rough time finding 16" tires that skinny that are speed-rated.
<strong>Your just jealous because my cars are more ghetto than yours <img src="images/icons/tongue.gif" border="0"> </strong><hr></blockquote>
Oh your car's ghetto alright. And I don't mean in the "rollin' on dubs, bling-blingin'" way either. <img src="images/icons/tongue.gif" border="0">
<img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" />
Have you weighed your space saver against a draglite or prostar(Harlan's)? IIRC the space-saver is actually pretty heavy.
At any rate, you're going to have a helluva rough time finding 16" tires that skinny that are speed-rated.
Re: 16" front runners: does anyone make them? Don't be stupid, do you really think taking 20# off the front end is going to make much difference?
I don't know of any tracks that will allow you to run spare tire rims, and why would you want to risk the car for .03th?
I don't know of any tracks that will allow you to run spare tire rims, and why would you want to risk the car for .03th?
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Re: 16" front runners: does anyone make them? No I haven't compared mine and his yet. I do know that they wheigh less than my 17's! <img src="images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
Re: 16" front runners: does anyone make them? Have you seen how the space savers look on the car? Good luck passing tech. <img src="images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> As someone else pointed out the space saver steel wheel is pretty heavy to start with. I suspect with a speed rated tire, you're looking at 28-30# VS 45-50# for your 17" rims. How much do you think the potential 40# weight savings is worth? I guarantee its not worth more than half a tenth.
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Re: 16" front runners: does anyone make them? 23#'s for space saver, as is. 45# per 275/40/17 F1.
On my car, skinnies are worth abot .15 and around 1 mph. I did try the ghetto skinny mod, only to get tossed at the starting line.
The smallest 16" the tire rack has listed is a 195/50/16.
On my car, skinnies are worth abot .15 and around 1 mph. I did try the ghetto skinny mod, only to get tossed at the starting line.
The smallest 16" the tire rack has listed is a 195/50/16.
