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Old 04-09-2005, 09:19 AM
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Need some advice on slicks, guys. What do you recommend and where can they be purchased? Looking for something that will fit a 15x6.5" rim.

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Old 04-09-2005, 10:00 AM
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I would get a 15x7 wheels cause 6.5 is too small for your power. also run 24.5x8x15 slicks
Old 04-09-2005, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by westcoaststyle
Need some advice on slicks, guys. What do you recommend and where can they be purchased? Looking for something that will fit a 15x6.5" rim.

Thanks!
24" m&h or m/t should do you good.
Old 04-09-2005, 09:18 PM
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The m&h are a much softer compound than the mt. The size you need is much more a function of your tranny vs roll out vs hp. Do you plan on using 5th, probably not.

If you want to know what I think about each manufacturer lmk because I have used them all.
Old 04-10-2005, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 30psiciv
Do you plan on using 5th, probably not.
Judging by his trap speed he's probably rolling across the line at ~121mph. I'm not sure what tranny he has but if he has the GSR, he's probbaly red lining 4th.
Old 04-10-2005, 11:13 AM
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24.5" slicks should allow him to stay well into 4th
Old 04-10-2005, 11:54 AM
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Depends on how badly I spin. I have to shift into fifth now and then. I might have the rev limit upped a bit so I can use more of the lower gears and hopefully not bounce on the fuel cut in 4th.

30psiciv, what axles are you using?




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