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JC671 · 09-21-2012, 10:49 PM

Ok folks, so I've searched and did my due diligence as a responsible forum member but have not found anyone running slicks in our cars.

I'm talking about slicks for Drag Racing and NOT for Auto X or road racing.

So because I have the sports package. I cannot run anything smaller than an 18 in. Rim. So there is no slicks avaiable for that tire size and went with Drag Radials. Problem is here in Guam, our track/launch pad is pathetic and very slippery and the fact that it is a coral/mix that not even prepped. So running DR's only helps past the 60ft and beyond.

So I've done some research and I found that M&H makes slicks for a 17 inch wheel.

Check site: 8.5/26.0-17 New Tire!

Given these specs:
•Tread Width: 8.5"
•Section Width: 9.5"
•Diameter: 26.0"
•Circumference: 82.0"
•Rim Size: 8.0"
•Code: MHR-172
•Compound Type: HB-11
What should my 17 inch wheels specs be as far as width and offset so it will fit on my Z?

If there are any other companies that makes slicks for 18s please let me know or if there alternative routes. I need to run slicks out here to be able to cut a good time and be able to put the power to the ground.

Thanks in advance and +rep for those who help

09-21-2012, 10:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
JC671 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Guam Posts: 451 Drives: Toretto around Rep Power: 14	Slicks anyone? Please help sizing/info Ok folks, so I've searched and did my due diligence as a responsible forum member but have not found anyone running slicks in our cars. I'm talking about slicks for Drag Racing and NOT for Auto X or road racing. So because I have the sports package. I cannot run anything smaller than an 18 in. Rim. So there is no slicks avaiable for that tire size and went with Drag Radials. Problem is here in Guam, our track/launch pad is pathetic and very slippery and the fact that it is a coral/mix that not even prepped. So running DR's only helps past the 60ft and beyond. So I've done some research and I found that M&H makes slicks for a 17 inch wheel. Check site: 8.5/26.0-17 New Tire! Given these specs: •Tread Width: 8.5" •Section Width: 9.5" •Diameter: 26.0" •Circumference: 82.0" •Rim Size: 8.0" •Code: MHR-172 •Compound Type: HB-11 What should my 17 inch wheels specs be as far as width and offset so it will fit on my Z? If there are any other companies that makes slicks for 18s please let me know or if there alternative routes. I need to run slicks out here to be able to cut a good time and be able to put the power to the ground. Thanks in advance and +rep for those who help __________________ A special "Thank You" to the Fast Intentions Crew! "Fueled By Passion"