Tire Choices for 1/4mile

Easternedge · 03-05-2009, 09:37 AM

Hey Guys,

I am wondering which set-up to go with for 1/4 mile...

I currently am running for the street some beat up Kumho ASX 255/35/18 with BBS Ch's.

My Cuz has some Stock Dunlop Sp's RFT for his sport 545wheels i believe they are 275/40/18.

So My question is should I use the lighter rim with shot tires, or heavier wider rim?

Thanks!

later

Donald-335i · 03-05-2009, 10:25 AM

the less rotational mass/lightest wheel you can find!

so i would say lightwheel, / short tire but sticky! as hell

bro i would check out those Kosie's K1 for the track

nicknaz · 03-05-2009, 02:14 PM

get drag radials

Easternedge · 03-06-2009, 08:56 AM

Guys, Im thinkin about this for Sat. Tires with wider tread more weight, or Lighter with no tread + (All-season tires)?

Thanks!

nicknaz · 03-06-2009, 01:30 PM

difference from lack of void area is marginal compared to changing to a tire made from a stickier compound . all you are doing with that approach is screwing yourself if it rains on the way home

Easternedge · 03-09-2009, 11:32 AM

I had no problem with grip using OEM sport 545 wheels! 13.5 @ 104MPH

03-05-2009, 09:37 AM	#1
Easternedge Major 129 Rep 1,243 Posts Drives: 2012 Mini Coupe S JCW Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aventura, FL iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 335is [0.00]	Tire Choices for 1/4mile Hey Guys, I am wondering which set-up to go with for 1/4 mile... I currently am running for the street some beat up Kumho ASX 255/35/18 with BBS Ch's. My Cuz has some Stock Dunlop Sp's RFT for his sport 545wheels i believe they are 275/40/18. So My question is should I use the lighter rim with shot tires, or heavier wider rim? Thanks! later __________________ Back again after 10 yrs! Daily: 2012 Mini coupe S JCW Baby: 2007 BMW M6 Vert Wifey's: 2006 BMW 650I Family: 2007 Chevy Suburban LTZ
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Donald-335i Banned 191 Rep 3,588 Posts Drives: The Hoes Crazy! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (13)	the less rotational mass/lightest wheel you can find! so i would say lightwheel, / short tire but sticky! as hell bro i would check out those Kosie's K1 for the track
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nicknaz Lieutenant General 3187 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	get drag radials
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Easternedge Major 129 Rep 1,243 Posts Drives: 2012 Mini Coupe S JCW Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aventura, FL iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 335is [0.00]	Guys, Im thinkin about this for Sat. Tires with wider tread more weight, or Lighter with no tread + (All-season tires)? Thanks! __________________ Back again after 10 yrs! Daily: 2012 Mini coupe S JCW Baby: 2007 BMW M6 Vert Wifey's: 2006 BMW 650I Family: 2007 Chevy Suburban LTZ
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nicknaz Lieutenant General 3187 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	difference from lack of void area is marginal compared to changing to a tire made from a stickier compound . all you are doing with that approach is screwing yourself if it rains on the way home
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Easternedge Major 129 Rep 1,243 Posts Drives: 2012 Mini Coupe S JCW Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aventura, FL iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 335is [0.00]	I had no problem with grip using OEM sport 545 wheels! 13.5 @ 104MPH __________________ Back again after 10 yrs! Daily: 2012 Mini coupe S JCW Baby: 2007 BMW M6 Vert Wifey's: 2006 BMW 650I Family: 2007 Chevy Suburban LTZ
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