Tires or drags

sdd228 · 03-13-2005, 08:38 PM

I need new tires but i have a couple questions...what is the largest tire you can fit on pony rims...16 inch?? If i go with a bigger tire, will that help me get more traction at the track or should i go with drag radials...what would be the best drag radial to get for 16 inch rims?
Also need to get a new clutch...whats should i go with?..
should i also get a new shifter, if so what kind?
Thanks for the help!!

Dark_5.0 · 03-14-2005, 08:23 AM

The new Mickey Thompson drag radials are awesome they hook just like a slick. A 245 fits perfect on pony's

I am running a $160.00 Ford racing clutch and it works great for a 12-14 second car. There are alot of good clutches out there.

As far as shifters go the Steeda tri-ax gets my vote but the pro 5.0 is excellent also.

Ieatcamaros · 03-14-2005, 05:35 PM

Another vote for the Ford Racing HD clutch and steeda tri ax shifter.

GhettoPop · 03-15-2005, 09:16 AM

i really like my centerforce II clutch w/ steeda tri-ax shifter. grips 60% better than stock and less pressure on the cluth pedal, great for a daily driver/limited track time

tireburner163 · 03-15-2005, 04:27 PM

If your gonna be daily driving on them, I would NOT get the M/T DR's they wear out VERY fast (6-8K miles) and are downright dangerous in the rain. I would get some Nitto drag radials if your gonna be daily driving on them. A P245 sized tire is about as wide as I would go on a Pony rim.

I am running a Ford Racing King Cobra clutch in my car and it works well for me. But also look into S.P.E.C. clutches. I'll be replacing my clutch with a SPEC stage 2 when my King Cobra comes out.

Dark_5.0 · 03-16-2005, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tireburner163

If your gonna be daily driving on them, I would NOT get the M/T DR's they wear out VERY fast (6-8K miles) and are downright dangerous in the rain. I would get some Nitto drag radials if your gonna be daily driving on them. A P245 sized tire is about as wide as I would go on a Pony rim.

I am running a Ford Racing King Cobra clutch in my car and it works well for me. But also look into S.P.E.C. clutches. I'll be replacing my clutch with a SPEC stage 2 when my King Cobra comes out.

Damn it Josh were have you been. The new mickey thompson drag radials look like nittos.

tireburner163 · 03-17-2005, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark_5.0

Damn it Josh were have you been. The new mickey thompson drag radials look like nittos.

No they don't. The M/T's are also a MUCH softer tire that lasts for a very short tire. A buddy of mine went through a pair in a month, no big burnouts or anything, just driving.

Nitto's

M/T's

GhOsT6_9 · 03-18-2005, 11:58 PM

I dunno the M/T's wear pretty good, at least they did for me last year. I did 50+ passes on a set, still could've gotten a few more but car got smashed up before I could. And did a fair bit of street driving, not everyday, but on any sunny day that came up.

tireburner163 · 03-19-2005, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by GhOsT6_9

I dunno the M/T's wear pretty good, at least they did for me last year. I did 50+ passes on a set, still could've gotten a few more but car got smashed up before I could. And did a fair bit of street driving, not everyday, but on any sunny day that came up.

From what' I've seen they last about 5K miles

03-13-2005, 08:38 PM	#1
sdd228 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: penfield, ny, u.s. Posts: 78	Tires or drags I need new tires but i have a couple questions...what is the largest tire you can fit on pony rims...16 inch?? If i go with a bigger tire, will that help me get more traction at the track or should i go with drag radials...what would be the best drag radial to get for 16 inch rims? Also need to get a new clutch...whats should i go with?.. should i also get a new shifter, if so what kind? Thanks for the help!! __________________ '89 lx 5.0-FLowmasters, H-pipe with cats, 373's, pulleys, BBk headers Best 1/4 mile- 14.1 @98 mph (67 deg. 90+ humidity) Married and bought the new mods... Nitto DR's 245/50R16 NOS hopefully 100 shot

03-14-2005, 08:23 AM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Re: Tires or drags The new Mickey Thompson drag radials are awesome they hook just like a slick. A 245 fits perfect on pony's I am running a $160.00 Ford racing clutch and it works great for a 12-14 second car. There are alot of good clutches out there. As far as shifters go the Steeda tri-ax gets my vote but the pro 5.0 is excellent also. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

03-14-2005, 05:35 PM	#3
Ieatcamaros Domestic Rice really sucks! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: KY Posts: 973	Re: Tires or drags Another vote for the Ford Racing HD clutch and steeda tri ax shifter. __________________ The sig says it all.

03-15-2005, 09:16 AM	#4
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	Re: Tires or drags i really like my centerforce II clutch w/ steeda tri-ax shifter. grips 60% better than stock and less pressure on the cluth pedal, great for a daily driver/limited track time __________________ 1990 GT,stock T-5,K&N w/o air silencer,March underdrives,FMS wires,timing@14*,PA Perf 130amp alt,Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter,Steeda adj quadrant/clutch cable/firewall adj,Centerforce II clutch,o/r x-pipe,Magnaflow SS catback,g-load brace, subframes,Bilstein struts/shocks,Autometer gauges, 136k and running strong!

03-15-2005, 04:27 PM	#5
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Re: Tires or drags If your gonna be daily driving on them, I would NOT get the M/T DR's they wear out VERY fast (6-8K miles) and are downright dangerous in the rain. I would get some Nitto drag radials if your gonna be daily driving on them. A P245 sized tire is about as wide as I would go on a Pony rim. I am running a Ford Racing King Cobra clutch in my car and it works well for me. But also look into S.P.E.C. clutches. I'll be replacing my clutch with a SPEC stage 2 when my King Cobra comes out. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

03-18-2005, 11:58 PM	#8
GhOsT6_9 Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 233	Re: Tires or drags I dunno the M/T's wear pretty good, at least they did for me last year. I did 50+ passes on a set, still could've gotten a few more but car got smashed up before I could. And did a fair bit of street driving, not everyday, but on any sunny day that came up. __________________ 1989 Mustang LX Notch 5.0L, T-5, 1969 351W heads, cut & welded stock plenum, F-303 cam, Mac 1 5/8 full length headers, Cat'd H-pipe, 3.73 gears, Underdrives, SSM lift bars, E-Fan, 3G Alt, Custom Chip, Autometer gauges, Weld Draglite wheels , M/T ET Street Radials Best 1/4: 13.33@101.53MPH

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