Slicks and skinnies. - SR20 Community Forum

Ninety-9 SE-L · 12-17-2007, 07:59 PM

So I've finally gone and run the 3.5 at the track. I'm pretty happy with the consistency.

My times are in general (Azenis 615s 215/45/17):
2.2 sec 60'
13.4 sec 1/4mi
105.5MPH trap

My Best times were:
13.37 and 106.3MPH

Now, I'm completely dumb when it comes to drag tires and wheels. Don't know what size to run, what brand to go with, if I should run skinnies, what I should pay, etc.

I'm thinking full blown slicks, aka, a second set of wheels. My bolt pattern is 4x114.3 in the front and 4x100 in the rear, although I may go with 114.3 all around. My biggest concern is finding wheels that will clear the brakes and whether or not I should run wide ass tires with big spacers.

My cheapest method would be finding 2 SpecV wheels for the front and 2 thin ass steelies (aka Toyota tercel wheels) for the rear. Then I would need some good slicks, such as Hoosier.

Few more technical Qs. How long will a good set of slicks last? Say at 5 runs/night, running once a month or so. Also, I'm not too worried about transmission or drive axle failure. It's a Maxima transmission and very thick axles driving a pretty light car.

GregV · 12-17-2007, 08:03 PM

Justin, check this out:

http://gspec.com/p-7256-et-drag-slicks-245x8x13-2.aspx

Andreas Miko · 12-17-2007, 08:43 PM

Thats not going to fit on his car.

I think he is running the Brembo brakes.

GregV · 12-17-2007, 08:48 PM

aaahhh....

STRATTON · 12-17-2007, 09:09 PM

find a rim that fits, and find the biggest tire you can fit. drag radials would be a nice choice as you can run them on the street with no worries. grab a pair of steelies for the rear, you can find them from the honda boys for cheap.'

congrats on getting her running, and running some nice times, id like to see some vids as this is the first se-l with a vq35. now its time to pull that bish out and put in a vq37 LOL.

stratton.

Nizmonik SE-R · 12-17-2007, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregV

Justin, check this out:

http://gspec.com/p-7256-et-drag-slicks-245x8x13-2.aspx

Hey Greg, whats the condition of those Mickey T's? Thats a great price!

Allan

BORNGEARHEAD · 12-17-2007, 09:56 PM

On my small budget, I use a 91-94 Sentra gxe wheel for a rear skinny. It's an aluminum 13"x5" wheel that is light as hell. I can't remember what size tires I have on them but they are pretty narrow and I keep 45psi in them at the track to help with squatting, along with spring spacers.

XxToKeSxX · 12-17-2007, 10:15 PM

I'm pretty impressed... you could very easily be in the twelves w/ a slick. I even think so w/o slicks.

I'm assuming your looking for a slick because you spin out first and second...

DxPxE · 12-17-2007, 11:01 PM

snow tires man... the under cover drag radial

and on the steelies just get some cheap tires but make sure they are the tallest skinnest you can get then fill them up to like 40 or 45 to make sure they dont sqwoosh under weight transfer

AaroNX · 12-17-2007, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DxPxE

snow tires man... the under cover drag radial

Try that on a drag strip and see what they do to you.

caughtbycops · 12-18-2007, 02:11 AM

check this site out http://www.exospeed.com/category.php?id=9, i think someone on the other forum fit them with big brakes, how much power you putting down? that will tell us what size. I have these 24.5 on b14 stock brakes, no issues

97se-rblown · 12-18-2007, 03:01 AM

Find some 15s that will fit over the brakes if you can and get some Mickey T 225 50 15 or 235 60 15 if you want to ride high up front for them to fit. I know the 15s I have on some BFG DR fit on my buddys spec v with the basic brakes. You might want to look into finding some of the base line brakes from a spec v and just swaping them out when you want to go to the track. It is a pain in the ass but going fast isn't easy or cheap.

Matt

mirrortints · 12-18-2007, 01:24 PM

What's wrong with getting the BFG DR in 225/45/17 and put those on the stock spec wheels?

That's what I want!

daveracer · 12-18-2007, 02:39 PM

DR's are a waste of time.

Just get full blown slicks. You'll thanks yourself later.

matt_pound · 12-18-2007, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BORNGEARHEAD

On my small budget, I use a 91-94 Sentra gxe wheel for a rear skinny. It's an aluminum 13"x5" wheel that is light as hell. I can't remember what size tires I have on them but they are pretty narrow and I keep 45psi in them at the track to help with squatting, along with spring spacers.

my tires from my xe are 155/80's stocks are supposed to be like 175's

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveracer

DR's are a waste of time.

Just get full blown slicks. You'll thanks yourself later.

unless you plan on using them on the street as well

12-17-2007, 07:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ninety-9 SE-L 350SE-L: Running great Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL iTrader: (3)	Slicks and skinnies. So I've finally gone and run the 3.5 at the track. I'm pretty happy with the consistency. My times are in general (Azenis 615s 215/45/17): 2.2 sec 60' 13.4 sec 1/4mi 105.5MPH trap My Best times were: 13.37 and 106.3MPH Now, I'm completely dumb when it comes to drag tires and wheels. Don't know what size to run, what brand to go with, if I should run skinnies, what I should pay, etc. I'm thinking full blown slicks, aka, a second set of wheels. My bolt pattern is 4x114.3 in the front and 4x100 in the rear, although I may go with 114.3 all around. My biggest concern is finding wheels that will clear the brakes and whether or not I should run wide ass tires with big spacers. My cheapest method would be finding 2 SpecV wheels for the front and 2 thin ass steelies (aka Toyota tercel wheels) for the rear. Then I would need some good slicks, such as Hoosier. Few more technical Qs. How long will a good set of slicks last? Say at 5 runs/night, running once a month or so. Also, I'm not too worried about transmission or drive axle failure. It's a Maxima transmission and very thick axles driving a pretty light car. __________________ "There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power government has is the power to crack down on criminals. When there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws." -Ayn Rand Ninety-Nine SE-L / 350SE-L

12-17-2007, 08:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
GregV 32cyl of Carbon Footprint Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (5)	Justin, check this out: http://gspec.com/p-7256-et-drag-slicks-245x8x13-2.aspx __________________ Greg V Check out the new website! www.GSpec.com Need to make travel plans? Like to make extra $$ Check Fun 4 All Travels! RIP John and Danilo --- Get better Leon Like the old Avatar?

12-17-2007, 08:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Andreas Miko Jah Guide Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (13)	Thats not going to fit on his car. I think he is running the Brembo brakes. __________________ Teaching Our Youths The Most Terrable Things Yosemite Sam Pull His Gun When He Don't Get His Way. Nitendo Teach Dem How To Decapitate Man If you need any help with your car and you cant solve the problem, call me at 305-282-3643. I sell SR20VE, SR20DE and SR20DET motors. JAH GUIDE I GOING OUT AND COMIN IN

12-17-2007, 08:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
GregV 32cyl of Carbon Footprint Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (5)	aaahhh.... __________________ Greg V Check out the new website! www.GSpec.com Need to make travel plans? Like to make extra $$ Check Fun 4 All Travels! RIP John and Danilo --- Get better Leon Like the old Avatar?

12-17-2007, 09:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
BORNGEARHEAD All Motor, Baby!!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (0)	On my small budget, I use a 91-94 Sentra gxe wheel for a rear skinny. It's an aluminum 13"x5" wheel that is light as hell. I can't remember what size tires I have on them but they are pretty narrow and I keep 45psi in them at the track to help with squatting, along with spring spacers. __________________ 93 NX2000 Sr20ve 08 Frontier Se

12-17-2007, 09:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
STRATTON BLUE RAY PWNES ME Join Date: Dec 2007 iTrader: (1)	find a rim that fits, and find the biggest tire you can fit. drag radials would be a nice choice as you can run them on the street with no worries. grab a pair of steelies for the rear, you can find them from the honda boys for cheap.' congrats on getting her running, and running some nice times, id like to see some vids as this is the first se-l with a vq35. now its time to pull that bish out and put in a vq37 LOL. stratton.

12-17-2007, 10:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
XxToKeSxX Car Naija Boy * Forum Supporter * Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SW Ohi-Hoe iTrader: (2)	I'm pretty impressed... you could very easily be in the twelves w/ a slick. I even think so w/o slicks. I'm assuming your looking for a slick because you spin out first and second... __________________ 1998 200sx SE-R \| SR20DE 1991 NX-TuRBO \| SR20DET 1995 240sx BaSe \| VQ30DET Shift_Buy Broken & Build... Then let it sit in the garage for a year! Ha!

12-17-2007, 11:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
DxPxE Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ct iTrader: (0)	snow tires man... the under cover drag radial and on the steelies just get some cheap tires but make sure they are the tallest skinnest you can get then fill them up to like 40 or 45 to make sure they dont sqwoosh under weight transfer __________________ sr20 forum crim owned community approved

12-18-2007, 02:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
caughtbycops Boo Boo Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Strong Island iTrader: (0)	check this site out http://www.exospeed.com/category.php?id=9, i think someone on the other forum fit them with big brakes, how much power you putting down? that will tell us what size. I have these 24.5 on b14 stock brakes, no issues

12-18-2007, 03:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
97se-rblown lag lag boost!!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: near Tampa iTrader: (0)	Find some 15s that will fit over the brakes if you can and get some Mickey T 225 50 15 or 235 60 15 if you want to ride high up front for them to fit. I know the 15s I have on some BFG DR fit on my buddys spec v with the basic brakes. You might want to look into finding some of the base line brakes from a spec v and just swaping them out when you want to go to the track. It is a pain in the ass but going fast isn't easy or cheap. Matt

12-18-2007, 01:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
mirrortints R U Ready? Mar 27_29 * Forum Supporter * Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Beltsville, MD iTrader: (1)	What's wrong with getting the BFG DR in 225/45/17 and put those on the stock spec wheels? That's what I want! __________________ B15 SE...Auto RR to Auto turbo RR to Auto VE-T to 5spd VE-T...what could happen next?

12-18-2007, 02:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
daveracer I SAW A FISH!!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Holden, MA iTrader: (1)	DR's are a waste of time. Just get full blown slicks. You'll thanks yourself later.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode