JamieP Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I know !!!!! But that looks even harder, what RPM in 4th dude??? I really need to be able to hit 160 ++++ before I run out of RPM Im not sure on the RPM, ive only done a couple of runs, i like the 325's also but im not into it enough to warrant them, jacking it right up and changing the geo settings if i want to put the drag wheels on sounds like a pita to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 Or drive with their bonnet up !!!!! Thats just showing off. You've either got it or u dont John. Dem da rules!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 Those tyres are only 26" Tall JP how come your using those ?????? An auto will be revving its tits off. What size would be best for auto mate?? Dont seem to be many for sale might have to look on supraforums possibly ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 What size would be best for auto mate?? Dont seem to be many for sale might have to look on supraforums possibly ... JP is right the 28's are a pain to fit, the 275/60 are the same height but may go in easier as they will be further from the inner and outer arch. Right a quick lesson in tyres. Imagine the wheel sat off the car, mark the top with white paint, now roll it one circumferance till the white mark is back upright, a tall tyre like a 28 or 30" will have rolled quite a few feet further than a smaller say 24/25" tyre, now each time the tyre rotates that car flies forward that many feet (but only if the car has enough power to turn the tyre fast enough), so for each revolution the car with the taller tyre goes say 5ft further, Jamesy's car dafinatly has the power to run a 28" tyre obviously JP's has more than enough power to turn it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Lee has the 275/60/15's and he got them on ok, i dont think he has run with them yet though, his wheels are also a bit thinner than my drag wheels which has helped with clearance an all, i am tempted to try the 325's again now i have wider arches, i might not have to jack it up like last time i tried them. expensive mistake if they wont fit again though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Lee has the 275/60/15's and he got them on ok, i dont think he has run with them yet though, his wheels are also a bit thinner than my drag wheels which has helped with clearance an all, i am tempted to try the 325's again now i have wider arches, i might not have to jack it up like last time i tried them. expensive mistake if they wont fit again though. You can try mine or I have some spare tyres you can borrow to try JP, I have 4 pairs of drag radials for this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark newman Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Jamie, what back space do your drag wheels have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 Thanx for the info dude. I do like the idea of running these for a bit. I can still use my ssr's at the front and use the rears for shows n stuff. Might have to sell the current black GTR's to put some cash towards it but prob worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 You can try mine or I have some spare tyres you can borrow to try JP, I have 4 pairs of drag radials for this year. That would be cool mate. Jamie, what back space do your drag wheels have. I cant remember now Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 You can try mine or I have some spare tyres you can borrow to try JP, I have 4 pairs of drag radials for this year. Have u got a spare pair of 15's wheels too?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark newman Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 you need 7.5 inch ,if you have not got that , that mybe the problem you are having fitting them. the wheels you got were from a wide boby supra, mybe not a 7.5 inch back space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Have u got a spare pair of 15's wheels too?? No just tyres Jamesy, Lee at LA Racing is your cheapest option for the wheels or just wait for JP to change his mind again !!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 you need 7.5 inch ,if you have not got that , that mybe the problem you are having fitting them. the wheels you got were from a wide boby supra, mybe not a 7.5 inch back space. No mine are for a stock body supra, it was not a back space issue as they rubbed both sides unless it was jacked up very high then the geo was miles out and it drove terrible, 26" tyres are a simple fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark newman Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 (edited) 2x Weld 10/15 draglights . lug nuts three packs needed, 10 long studs, 2 x 295/55/15 MT street tyres, with shipping was £1056.00 from La racing . Edited March 16, 2011 by mark newman (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 2x Weld 10/15 draglights . lug nuts three packs needed, 10 long studs, 2 x 295/50/15 MT street tyres, with shipping was £1056.00 from La racing . I never knew they did a 295/50/15 street radial, back when i was buying it was 275 or 325, i had trouble with the 325's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark newman Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Yep, but they dont list them much, but they are out there. Lee from la racing got them for me, will be with me on monday. you could try my wheels and tyres for a fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Now im widebody i doubt i will have a problem anyhow mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 or just wait for JP to change his mind again !!!!!!!!!!!! Good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Good idea You aint having my wheels, get ya money out you tight fu)ker and buy a new set:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 275/60/15 is a good size, you dont need much width for these to hook up, I'll stick with the 325's as i like to be a hero, they fit the radius of the arch perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark newman Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 :d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 275/60/15 is a good size, you dont need much width for these to hook up, I'll stick with the 325's as i like to be a hero, they fit the radius of the arch perfect. They look the b0llox mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Due to lack of traction even with 295 R888's i'm now debating whether to run the proper 15" drag wheels (as per Lee and Jamies current ones) with some super squidgey tyres I will still use the SSR's for shows n stuff but no point having a fast car if its uncontrollable and i reckon with proper drag wheels fitted it'll still be lively, but also more fun. I also think its looks pretty brutal on the car on the streets too!! Does anyone have a pair they want to sell ?? As dude said, you need to get them up to temperature for them to grip, should be ok soon now the weather is clearing up a bit. I would have thought it will handle terrible with drag tyres on the back Another thing to think of is your diff, what are you running? I would highly recommend the OS Giken diffs, they made a huge difference on our track cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I would highly recommend the OS Giken diffs, they made a huge difference on our track cars. I've read a little on those diffs recently as I'm thinking about upgrading from my Torsen. What do you think the OSG would be like on the road Paul? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 Thanx Paul will def see how the 888's grip in the better weather. Im running a stock auto LSD currently mate ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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