How hard/easy is it to spin Toyo Proxes FZ4's on a '96GT??

KWhite · 06-10-2001, 07:11 PM

I have a set of Toyo 245/45 ZR17's that I can't hardly spin. Is this common on a stock GT. The car runs good and has good pep, but from a light, I can barely spin em. Just bought the car 2 weeks ago.

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Thanks,
Keith

King Snake · 06-11-2001, 11:25 AM

Good traction is a GOOD thing, not a bad thing. Don't worry about not spinning your tires; spinning your tires hurts your ET and wears out your tires! But if you want to spin your tires try changing your rear end gears to 4.10s.

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'97 Cobra, Rio Red, MAC Cold Air Kit, 3.73s, NGK V-Power
BBK H-pipe w/cats

99BlackCobraVert · 06-11-2001, 12:55 PM

He's right, but if you really want to sping your tires let the RPM's go up to 3000 to 4000 or even higher then let go of the clutch and slame and the gas pedal all the way.

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99 Black Cobra Convertible / Black Interior

Current Mods:
*Kenny Brown Modified Koni Adjustable Shocks
*Kenny Brown springs and struts (Lowered 1.25 inch)
*Kenny Brown Strut Tower Brace
*Kenny Brown Lower Chassis Brace

King Snake · 06-12-2001, 08:15 AM

That ought to do it!!

KWhite · 06-12-2001, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 99BlackCobraVert:
He's right, but if you really want to sping your tires let the RPM's go up to 3000 to 4000 or even higher then let go of the clutch and slame and the gas pedal all the way.

Yeah, that sure ought to do it but I forgot to mention it's an AOD.

Thanks,
Keith

King Snake · 06-13-2001, 08:32 AM

In that case lightly hold your brakes and floor it.

tireburner163 · 06-17-2001, 11:45 AM

That odd, my brothers 96 GT spun like crazy. It was a bit$h to lanch

KWhite · 06-18-2001, 10:21 AM

On the way home last night, I noticed the car was clattering. When I originally posted, I had a K&N filter installed. At first I thought I got ahold of some bad gas but, I took the K&N off and put the paper filter back on, after that the car barely clatters at all and will spin em nicely.

Thanks ALL for the replies.
Keith

06-10-2001, 07:11 PM	#1
KWhite Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shawnee, Ok USA Posts: 24	How hard/easy is it to spin Toyo Proxes FZ4's on a '96GT?? I have a set of Toyo 245/45 ZR17's that I can't hardly spin. Is this common on a stock GT. The car runs good and has good pep, but from a light, I can barely spin em. Just bought the car 2 weeks ago. ------------------ Thanks, Keith

06-11-2001, 11:25 AM	#2
King Snake Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Warner Robins, GA, USA Posts: 210	Good traction is a GOOD thing, not a bad thing. Don't worry about not spinning your tires; spinning your tires hurts your ET and wears out your tires! But if you want to spin your tires try changing your rear end gears to 4.10s. ------------------ '97 Cobra, Rio Red, MAC Cold Air Kit, 3.73s, NGK V-Power BBK H-pipe w/cats

06-11-2001, 12:55 PM	#3
99BlackCobraVert Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: College Park, MD, USA Posts: 2	He's right, but if you really want to sping your tires let the RPM's go up to 3000 to 4000 or even higher then let go of the clutch and slame and the gas pedal all the way. ------------------ 99 Black Cobra Convertible / Black Interior Current Mods: Kenny Brown Modified Koni Adjustable Shocks Kenny Brown springs and struts (Lowered 1.25 inch) Kenny Brown Strut Tower Brace Kenny Brown Lower Chassis Brace

06-12-2001, 08:15 AM	#4
King Snake Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Warner Robins, GA, USA Posts: 210	That ought to do it!!

06-13-2001, 08:32 AM	#6
King Snake Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Warner Robins, GA, USA Posts: 210	In that case lightly hold your brakes and floor it.

06-17-2001, 11:45 AM	#7
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	That odd, my brothers 96 GT spun like crazy. It was a bit$h to lanch

06-18-2001, 10:21 AM	#8
KWhite Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shawnee, Ok USA Posts: 24	On the way home last night, I noticed the car was clattering. When I originally posted, I had a K&N filter installed. At first I thought I got ahold of some bad gas but, I took the K&N off and put the paper filter back on, after that the car barely clatters at all and will spin em nicely. Thanks ALL for the replies. Keith