Hi all,
After looking at steelies I might now just go with the option of running either OEM rims (16x7s) or I might look at getting some FD rims and running a spacer on the front (FC3S PRO says I require a 20mm spacer on the front which I have) I believe the OEM FD rims are 16x8 so that will give me a bit of extra rubber :)
Basically I am just wondering what sort of power each of the width tyres can handle on just standard street rubber - although I am eyeing up Lee\'s drag radials on FD rims.
How much power can a 205/55/16 take vs a 225/50/16?
Are there any high power FDs running their OEM rims?
Its all down to what tyre you choose as to what speed rating there good for.
I think youll find that most of the drag racing guys run oem wheels with drag tyres on HTH
What power is your car at then? Think I saw dragon\'s car running on FD OEMs :)
Don\'t think I will get this far though:
(http://www.robinson-race-cars.co.uk/Chris%20Impey%20RX-Motors.jpg)
At a guess about 550 rwhp:D
Ah ok, so probably about the same as I will be running with the T88 then :)
How much were your drag tyres new btw? Where did you get them from?
They came from the states and were about £350 just for the tyres
Hmmm would R888s work the same? Im not really 1 for burnouts due to not having line lock lol
I dont have a line lock either, would this be a problem with your tyres Lee?
Adam
You dont need a line lock to do a burnout lol it does help but isnt neccessary. You do need to warm the tyres to get the best out of them.
R888 tyres are not designed for drag racing and therefore arent as good for the purpose intended.
This is true, I think I am going to go down the FD rims on an FC route, saw a set of the Efini FD rims for £90 lol
Got another pair of fd wheels you could have for £50 if you want:Thumbsup!
Haha :P I need to sell my 17" OZ Pegasus rims first lol will see, 16x6 rims that are a direct fit are gooood lol cheaper than getting a set of Rotas, my car is all go and no show, probably just spray them black or something, \'low maintanence finish\' hehe
Quote from: lee mills;746617You dont need a line lock to do a burnout lol it does help but isnt neccessary. You do need to warm the tyres to get the best out of them.
Need to learn how to do a burnout then :o
Adam
Quote from: Ada7;746625Need to learn how to do a burnout then :o
Adam
Do a rolling burnout (no different than a wheelspin):Thumbs-up
Quote from: lee mills;746629Do a rolling burnout (no different than a wheelspin):Thumbs-up
Its also more impressive if you also turn the 2 step on :D
Quote from: lee mills;746629Do a rolling burnout (no different than a wheelspin):Thumbs-up
That i might be able to do...... maybe :o
Quote from: m1tch;746631Its also more impressive if you also turn the 2 step on :D
2 Step? I\'m not really one for dancing myself :rollin
Adam
Whats that? Can\'t hear you!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlFRGoutt_E&playnext=1&list=PL2E73E5B99912E48C
Bucket went away :P
Its only at 900bhp ^_^
Only 900!! :eek
Poor bucket! :o
Adam
This is it at 855bhp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWQYX4yzfZ4&feature=related
And also 990 on 1 of the dyno runs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ermVpmVzu9Y&feature=fvwrel
This FC is running 850+
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHiHcc7Un8E
Think they are both running T45s, that golden one seems to be running an OEM FC inlet manifold :D