Front tire size versus reaction time

7423 · 05-31-2010, 06:10 PM

Currently running 27.5 Mickeys and need to pick up my lamp a couple three hundreds. Thinking about a pair of 25's or 26's. Any thoughts on what that change will net me?

partsbob67 · 05-31-2010, 08:53 PM

they make the car faster.... less money in the wallet= less weight!!!!

Michael Beard · 06-03-2010, 10:16 AM

2" diameter will get you roughly .015.

I wrote a rather long editorial for ThisIsBracketRacing.com that covers that and numerous other ways to change your R/T's.

7423 · 06-03-2010, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Beard

2" diameter will get you roughly .015.

I wrote a rather long editorial for ThisIsBracketRacing.com that covers that and numerous other ways to change your R/T's.

Thanks for the reply Michael, do you have the link for that editorial?

Michael Beard · 06-03-2010, 06:01 PM

I do, but it is a 'pay' subscription site. You have to be a member to read the site's content. It's WELL worth it, though! The other info on the site has helped me win a bunch of specific important rounds this year.

My editorial is at: http://www.thisisbracketracing.com/g...s=58530B010301

Tim Kish · 06-04-2010, 08:07 AM

I'm sure Michaels editorial covers it but one key consideration is if your car goes forward or straight up. If you are jerking the tires up outta the beams, diameter isn't going to help.

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7423 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 639 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Front tire size versus reaction time Currently running 27.5 Mickeys and need to pick up my lamp a couple three hundreds. Thinking about a pair of 25's or 26's. Any thoughts on what that change will net me?

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partsbob67 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: rohnert park,ca Posts: 414 Likes: 11 Liked 79 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Front tire size versus reaction time they make the car faster.... less money in the wallet= less weight!!!! __________________ bob beals 7244

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Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Front tire size versus reaction time 2" diameter will get you roughly .015. I wrote a rather long editorial for ThisIsBracketRacing.com that covers that and numerous other ways to change your R/T's. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

06-03-2010, 06:01 PM	#5
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Front tire size versus reaction time I do, but it is a 'pay' subscription site. You have to be a member to read the site's content. It's WELL worth it, though! The other info on the site has helped me win a bunch of specific important rounds this year. My editorial is at: http://www.thisisbracketracing.com/g...s=58530B010301 __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

06-04-2010, 08:07 AM	#6
Tim Kish Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 281 Likes: 2 Liked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Front tire size versus reaction time I'm sure Michaels editorial covers it but one key consideration is if your car goes forward or straight up. If you are jerking the tires up outta the beams, diameter isn't going to help. __________________ Tim Kish 3032 SS/GS