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Old 12-31-2017, 08:06 PM   #26
jmantle
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Default Re: Time For 7" Tires Again?

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Originally Posted by bigshow2966 View Post
I used to have a couple sets of the 7" Firestones. I used a 5" wheel. It was an interesting ride about the 1/8th mile mark.

I thought the rules mandated a 9" tire now. Can you run smaller if you want?
Narrower is ok but probably not a good idea on some of the faster cars.

I went from a 9" to an 8", car picked up a little. The car seems more consistent, doesn't slow down as much after they spray the track. I would run something even narrower if I could find something the right diameter.

Jim Mantle V/SA 6632
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