? about slicks

MATT02GT · July 16th, 2008, 12:47 PM

Whats the best size slick to run on a 15in rim on our cars, without having to bang fenders or anything. Another question, will a 14in rim fit fit the rear..... I found a good deal on some lightwieght rims.

SWEET2KSTANG · July 16th, 2008, 03:38 PM

you can run a 26 or 28 10.5 on these cars without a problem. the big thing is to get the backspacing right on the wheel. on a 8in wheel, the backsaping needs to be 5.5. on a 10 inch wide wheel the backspacing needs to be 6.5.

MATT02GT · July 16th, 2008, 03:49 PM

Would that size work on a stock 15in V6 mustang wheel? Im having a hard time finding some cheap drag wheels, so I might have to go that route for now.

Drgnracin72 · July 16th, 2008, 06:57 PM

for those v6 wheels, which arent light weight, i would suggest a 26x10x15 mt slick. how much power and what gear ratio are you running, and what is your trap mph and rpm in what gear?

MATT02GT · July 16th, 2008, 07:26 PM

Yea I know those arent the best rims. Im waiting to hear back on a set of weld drag rims on craigslist, is 15x 7.5 too small?. But anyway..Im about 420rwhp with 3:73's and trapping about 109mph (street tires) shifting into 4th right before the 1/4mi mark.

SWEET2KSTANG · July 16th, 2008, 09:39 PM

i run a pair of m/t et streets on a set of v6 mustang wheels. the et streets have a 9in tread section, the slicks are wider and the v6 wheels are a little too narrow.

Drgnracin72 · July 16th, 2008, 11:24 PM

with your mods, id run a 26 in tall slick

Drgnracin72 · July 16th, 2008, 11:24 PM

and with 3.73 you shouldnt be shifting into 4th at 109 or so i shift into 4th at 93 i think with 3.73

SWEET2KSTANG · July 17th, 2008, 01:15 AM

i am in 4th well before the traps, around 93 is correct for 3.73's.

MustangMatt96GT · July 17th, 2008, 01:22 AM

Im in forht way before the traps too, but i run a 4.10 too...

MATT02GT · July 17th, 2008, 03:12 AM

Hmmm 110mph is just about redline in 4th gear for me. Maybe the Tr3650 is geared a lil different

SWEET2KSTANG · July 17th, 2008, 03:42 AM

T-45
1 - 3.37
2 - 1.99
3 - 1.33
4 - 1.00
5 - 0.67

T-3650
1 - 3.38
2 - 2.00
3 - 1.32
4 - 1.00
5 - 0.68

MATT02GT · July 17th, 2008, 08:24 AM

I dunno...but no offense guys. Ive romped this car and done all my owns mods to it for the last 5 years. I know what its got and how it performs and itll hit about 110 in 4th

MATT02GT · July 17th, 2008, 11:52 AM

What size drag rims are you guys using. I found a deal on some but they are only 15x7.5. Is that too narrow of a rim?

MustangMatt96GT · July 17th, 2008, 04:35 PM

yep to narrow. Get at least a 8 inch wide, but i run a 10 inch wide.

futureMACH1racer · July 17th, 2008, 04:44 PM

I only 26x8/15 M&H race masters, bigger isn't always better. I also run draglites for rear wheels though.

SWEET2KSTANG · July 17th, 2008, 05:38 PM

3.73's and 4.10's will run 110mph in 4th, but you were saying thats when you went into 4th. not trying to start arguement, just trying to clear what was said or ment to be said.

MATT02GT · July 17th, 2008, 06:43 PM

Yea im trapping 108-109ish and and pretty much shifting right before the finishline. I usually run the gears out till 5800-6k rpms, So Im not understanding why you guys are shifting at 93mph into 4th. Maybe I need that cleared up. 10in wide rims seems like a lil overkill for slicks, like said above bigger isnt always better. I was thinking I could probably get a 9in wide slick to fit on a 7.5 rim??

jivepepper · July 17th, 2008, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by drgnracin72

and with 3.73 you shouldnt be shifting into 4th at 109 or so i shift into 4th at 93 i think with 3.73

It depends at what rpm you shift at. I'm well over a hundred with 3:73's. But I shift at 6500-6600 Rpm. Plus you have to consider tire diameter. I'm still running 26" tall tires.

Originally Posted by MATT02GT

Hmmm 110mph is just about redline in 4th gear for me. Maybe the Tr3650 is geared a lil different

You must shift around 6k. I have been 130 through the traps still in fourth.

Originally Posted by MATT02GT

Yea im trapping 108-109ish and and pretty much shifting right before the finishline. I usually run the gears out till 5800-6k rpms,

Man the elevation must killing you. I trapped about 115-116 on the average when I 431/419 to the wheels. On a cold day I hit 121 once.

My friends 05 gt with a few bolt ons and exhaust ran 12.88 at 108, that same day. The track was only 550' and it was so cold and dry that we had negative DA numbers. But like I said I still averaged 115-116 at my regular track which is 1200' I have ran where the DA numbers where in the 3700's and still manage 114.

I think you should let it hang out to 6200 rpm since you have the SC.

SWEET2KSTANG · July 17th, 2008, 09:33 PM

calculating the gearing, 6k in 3rd is 93.6mph on a 26in tall tire with 3.73's.

July 16th, 2008, 12:47 PM	#1
MATT02GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Location: COLORADO Posts: 1,557	? about slicks Whats the best size slick to run on a 15in rim on our cars, without having to bang fenders or anything. Another question, will a 14in rim fit fit the rear..... I found a good deal on some lightwieght rims. __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons

July 16th, 2008, 03:38 PM	#2
SWEET2KSTANG MM Fanatic 2000 mustang gt 12.01@114.69 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 4,362	you can run a 26 or 28 10.5 on these cars without a problem. the big thing is to get the backspacing right on the wheel. on a 8in wheel, the backsaping needs to be 5.5. on a 10 inch wide wheel the backspacing needs to be 6.5. __________________ stock long block, bolt ons, slicks, and a little squeeze 1/4 E.T. 12.06@114.69 Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ 2. The American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

July 16th, 2008, 03:49 PM	#3
MATT02GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Location: COLORADO Posts: 1,557	Would that size work on a stock 15in V6 mustang wheel? Im having a hard time finding some cheap drag wheels, so I might have to go that route for now. __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons

July 16th, 2008, 07:26 PM	#5
MATT02GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Location: COLORADO Posts: 1,557	Yea I know those arent the best rims. Im waiting to hear back on a set of weld drag rims on craigslist, is 15x 7.5 too small?. But anyway..Im about 420rwhp with 3:73's and trapping about 109mph (street tires) shifting into 4th right before the 1/4mi mark. __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons

July 16th, 2008, 09:39 PM	#6
SWEET2KSTANG MM Fanatic 2000 mustang gt 12.01@114.69 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 4,362	i run a pair of m/t et streets on a set of v6 mustang wheels. the et streets have a 9in tread section, the slicks are wider and the v6 wheels are a little too narrow. __________________ stock long block, bolt ons, slicks, and a little squeeze 1/4 E.T. 12.06@114.69 Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ 2. The American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

July 17th, 2008, 01:15 AM	#9
SWEET2KSTANG MM Fanatic 2000 mustang gt 12.01@114.69 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 4,362	i am in 4th well before the traps, around 93 is correct for 3.73's. __________________ stock long block, bolt ons, slicks, and a little squeeze 1/4 E.T. 12.06@114.69 Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ 2. The American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

July 17th, 2008, 01:22 AM	#10
MustangMatt96GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 12.91@105.29 @ 5800 FT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 7,292	Im in forht way before the traps too, but i run a 4.10 too... __________________ We expect shit to break, look foward to realizing exactly when it is happening, and than obsess about dropping plenty of cash to rebuild stronger, so we can try to run it hard as hell and break again. We are sick individuals.

July 17th, 2008, 03:12 AM	#11
MATT02GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Location: COLORADO Posts: 1,557	Hmmm 110mph is just about redline in 4th gear for me. Maybe the Tr3650 is geared a lil different __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons

July 17th, 2008, 03:42 AM	#12
SWEET2KSTANG MM Fanatic 2000 mustang gt 12.01@114.69 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 4,362	T-45 1 - 3.37 2 - 1.99 3 - 1.33 4 - 1.00 5 - 0.67 T-3650 1 - 3.38 2 - 2.00 3 - 1.32 4 - 1.00 5 - 0.68 __________________ stock long block, bolt ons, slicks, and a little squeeze 1/4 E.T. 12.06@114.69 Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ 2. The American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

July 17th, 2008, 08:24 AM	#13
MATT02GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Location: COLORADO Posts: 1,557	I dunno...but no offense guys. Ive romped this car and done all my owns mods to it for the last 5 years. I know what its got and how it performs and itll hit about 110 in 4th __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons

July 17th, 2008, 11:52 AM	#14
MATT02GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Location: COLORADO Posts: 1,557	What size drag rims are you guys using. I found a deal on some but they are only 15x7.5. Is that too narrow of a rim? __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons

July 17th, 2008, 04:35 PM	#15
MustangMatt96GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 12.91@105.29 @ 5800 FT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 7,292	yep to narrow. Get at least a 8 inch wide, but i run a 10 inch wide. __________________ We expect shit to break, look foward to realizing exactly when it is happening, and than obsess about dropping plenty of cash to rebuild stronger, so we can try to run it hard as hell and break again. We are sick individuals.

July 17th, 2008, 04:44 PM	#16
futureMACH1racer Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mach 1 Too Slow Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fantasy Land Posts: 2,414	I only 26x8/15 M&H race masters, bigger isn't always better. I also run draglites for rear wheels though. __________________ MM MACH 1 CREW MEMBER #2 McCain/Palin '08 Arsenal0328 (10:32:19 PM): mso gives me a raging hard on

July 17th, 2008, 05:38 PM	#17
SWEET2KSTANG MM Fanatic 2000 mustang gt 12.01@114.69 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 4,362	3.73's and 4.10's will run 110mph in 4th, but you were saying thats when you went into 4th. not trying to start arguement, just trying to clear what was said or ment to be said. __________________ stock long block, bolt ons, slicks, and a little squeeze 1/4 E.T. 12.06@114.69 Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ 2. The American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

July 17th, 2008, 06:43 PM	#18
MATT02GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Location: COLORADO Posts: 1,557	Yea im trapping 108-109ish and and pretty much shifting right before the finishline. I usually run the gears out till 5800-6k rpms, So Im not understanding why you guys are shifting at 93mph into 4th. Maybe I need that cleared up. 10in wide rims seems like a lil overkill for slicks, like said above bigger isnt always better. I was thinking I could probably get a 9in wide slick to fit on a 7.5 rim?? __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons Last edited by MATT02GT : July 17th, 2008 at 06:48 PM.

July 17th, 2008, 09:33 PM	#20
SWEET2KSTANG MM Fanatic 2000 mustang gt 12.01@114.69 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 4,362	calculating the gearing, 6k in 3rd is 93.6mph on a 26in tall tire with 3.73's. __________________ stock long block, bolt ons, slicks, and a little squeeze 1/4 E.T. 12.06@114.69 Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ 2. The American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

Threads Similar to: ? about slicks
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Borrow some slicks?	gills99stang	Southeast	0	January 14th, 2008 07:23 PM
Slicks	04gt	99-04	13	August 25th, 2007 08:20 PM
slicks	FIVE-0	5.0 Mustangs	7	April 18th, 2007 11:52 PM
Need help with slicks!!	BumbleBeeStang04	99-04	4	April 10th, 2007 03:50 AM
slicks!!!	bcp5008	V6 Mustangs	12	December 23rd, 2006 02:19 AM

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:40 AM.
Contact Us - Modded Mustangs - Top
Modded Mustangs is ©2005-2008, All Rights Reserved, And is Not Affiliated with Ford Motor Company. Forum is powered by vBulletin ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Ent. Ltd. & SEO by vBSEO 3.1.0 ©2007, Crawlability, Inc.