tire/gear question..........

Steve@ADS · November 19th, 2006, 08:50 PM

Maybe some of the big dogs on here can chime in. Im curous what tire/gear combo guys are running that are going bottom 10s and upper 9s. Currently I run 3.55s with a 26" tall ET Street. On motor I have just enough gear. Just put bottle on the car and went 10.61 @ 134. Im out of gear quite early and am forced to let out. I was thinking of either going to a stock 3.07 diff and sticking with the 26" tire or keeping the 3.55s and going with a 28" tire. Im leaning more towards the 28" because Ill be able to get more bite on the launch with the more sidewall. Any suggestions?

**CHAD** · November 20th, 2006, 08:20 AM

28 for sure. That will get you to 145 from your 134 at the same rpm. 3.55's and a 28 are perfect for high nines.

Steve@ADS · November 20th, 2006, 08:55 AM

Awesome, will do. You guys still run an ET Street? I dont see that they make an ET Drag for a 16" wheel that size.

**CHAD** · November 20th, 2006, 09:03 AM

We ran a 15" Drag with the auto but now it rolls around on DR's.

Steve@ADS · November 20th, 2006, 09:21 PM

Can you fit a 15" wheel on a Viper? Im guessing you have to put smaller brakes on. Anyone using the Hoosier QTPs? Always had MT but Id like to go with a full slick.

**CHAD** · November 21st, 2006, 07:40 AM

We ran all our early 8's on those Hoosiers on a 16" wheel. Good tire but only lasted 5-6 passes on my car. I'd guess only a dozen or so on a high 9 second car.

Steve@ADS · November 21st, 2006, 08:52 AM

Really? Do u think that its worth it going from an ET Street to a QTP or should I just stick with the MT?

**CHAD** · November 21st, 2006, 09:11 AM

I've seen good results with a 28x12.5-16 ET Street and have had good results with the QTP's. Your call.

Steve@ADS · November 21st, 2006, 08:27 PM

Thanks. Do the 28" tall tire fit without any modification or do you have to remove the fender liner?

**CHAD** · November 22nd, 2006, 09:36 AM

Depends on speed. I don't think you need anything for running 140's. 160's will cause enough growth to touch the liners.

GARY J · November 24th, 2006, 01:30 PM

Chad is just a smorgasbord of tire information.

Steve@ADS · November 26th, 2006, 11:57 AM

I have a chance to swap a buddy my 3.55s for his 3.07s. Would that be too much of a drop in gear?

**CHAD** · November 27th, 2006, 08:10 AM

Not sure what else I can tell you so I'll bow out now. Good luck at the track.

kwkshift · November 27th, 2006, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve@AZPS

I have a chance to swap a buddy my 3.55s for his 3.07s. Would that be too much of a drop in gear?

Just get the damn tires, Steve.

Steve@ADS · November 27th, 2006, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwkshift

Just get the damn tires, Steve.

Yes dear

. Just trying to be nice to the wallet.

FE065 · November 30th, 2006, 11:59 AM

Steve your almost 3 seconds behind Chad's best effort. Lotsa HP difference between what his HP level needs for tires/gears and what you're gonna need in the near future.

You only need 3.07s or taller if your engine's boosted one way or the other.

Buy those 28s !

Steve@ADS · November 30th, 2006, 04:54 PM

Done

PowerKraus · January 15th, 2007, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve@AZPS

Done

Are you putting the 28s on the stock rim, or do you have some aftermarket 18 rims you are using?

Reason I ask is I plan on srewing my rims (in my dreams, I screw anything female that can 'fog a mirror).

Thanks !

Steve@ADS · January 26th, 2007, 10:38 PM