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sdd228 03-13-2005 08:38 PM
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!!

Dark_5.0 03-14-2005 08:23 AM
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.

Ieatcamaros 03-14-2005 05:35 PM
Re: Tires or drags
 
Another vote for the Ford Racing HD clutch and steeda tri ax shifter.

GhettoPop 03-15-2005 09:16 AM
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

tireburner163 03-15-2005 04:27 PM
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.

Dark_5.0 03-16-2005 11:14 AM
Re: Tires or drags
 
Quote:
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. :D

tireburner163 03-17-2005 10:13 AM
Re: Tires or drags
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dark_5.0
Damn it Josh were have you been. The new mickey thompson drag radials look like nittos. :D
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
http://reviews.stangnet.com/data/19/...555r-large.jpg

M/T's
http://static.summitracing.com/globa...tt-3754r_w.jpg

GhOsT6_9 03-18-2005 11:58 PM
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.

tireburner163 03-19-2005 12:03 AM
Re: Tires or drags
 
Quote:
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


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