What should I do with my slicks?

SheStang87 · 02-28-2002, 11:22 PM

I have just ordered a pair of Hoosier Quick Time Pros and was wondering if the need to be balanced and/or screwed to the rims? If anyone has the answer, I would really appreciate it,
Thanks,
Christina

Jeff Chambers · 03-01-2002, 07:50 AM

Depends on a few factors. If your car is only of moderate HP, then there's probably no need to have them screwed to the rims. I run on a 26x8.5-15 slick with about 385HP and I've never had a problem with the tire moving on the rim. I mount the tire with as little bead lubricant (soap) as possible though. It makes the mounting a little bit harder, but gives a firmer grip on the bead.

Balancing is another story. If you've got a 3-piece rim like a Weld, spin balancing is real tough because that center spacer in the rim moves around. Weld actually says that the only way to really balance them is to spin balance them >>on the car<<. Problem is that virtually nobody has an on-the-car balancer any more. Without an OTC balancer, you can static bubble balance them (if you can find someone who does that!). A single piece rim can be spin balanced at any regular tire shop. I've run quite a few pairs of slicks without any balancing at all. At trap speeds of 115-117mph, its never seemed to be a problem. If you're blasting down the track at Pro 5.0 speeds, I'm sure its a different story.

02-28-2002, 11:22 PM	#1
SheStang87 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 11	What should I do with my slicks? I have just ordered a pair of Hoosier Quick Time Pros and was wondering if the need to be balanced and/or screwed to the rims? If anyone has the answer, I would really appreciate it, Thanks, Christina

03-01-2002, 07:50 AM	#2
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	Depends on a few factors. If your car is only of moderate HP, then there's probably no need to have them screwed to the rims. I run on a 26x8.5-15 slick with about 385HP and I've never had a problem with the tire moving on the rim. I mount the tire with as little bead lubricant (soap) as possible though. It makes the mounting a little bit harder, but gives a firmer grip on the bead. Balancing is another story. If you've got a 3-piece rim like a Weld, spin balancing is real tough because that center spacer in the rim moves around. Weld actually says that the only way to really balance them is to spin balance them >>on the car<<. Problem is that virtually nobody has an on-the-car balancer any more. Without an OTC balancer, you can static bubble balance them (if you can find someone who does that!). A single piece rim can be spin balanced at any regular tire shop. I've run quite a few pairs of slicks without any balancing at all. At trap speeds of 115-117mph, its never seemed to be a problem. If you're blasting down the track at Pro 5.0 speeds, I'm sure its a different story. __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"

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