question about slicks
 

What do racers usually mark their slicks with to determine if the rims are spinning inside the slick....paint...marker...?

Re: question about slicks
 

chalk? I dont really know, But ive heard of alot of cars having the slick turn on the rim

Re: question about slicks
 

Thats a trick usually reserved for 9 second cars :D

Re: question about slicks
 

I painted a silver strip on them. You don't HAVE to have a 9 or 10 second car before the wheels start spinning in the slicks.
Last time out they felt like they were spinning a little and my 60' was a tenth more than usual. I just want to find out if the rims are spinning or I have traction problems now with this new converter.

Is there a way to determine if slicks are getting worn down?

Re: question about slicks
 

Slicks have little holes drilled through the rubber that stop at the core so you can tell how much meat you have left.

My slicks usually stop hooking up and get cracked before I can wear them out.

Trust me you are not spinning the rim inside the slick :D

The more time you spend at the track the more you will see I am right. ;)

Re: question about slicks
 

I have heard of a low 11 sec 393 stroked stang c4 4.56 grs, spun the rim just a hair off it's mark, Im pretty sure it would take a hard 1.4 60' to spin one though, with lots of torque and nitrous anything can give.