you guys think a 17 inch slick would fit even when lowered?? (obviously on a 17 inch rim not stock rim)

 

17 inch wide? I doubt it.

 

lawls.

 

Seriously tho you TC guys have clearence issuse due to the caliper don't you? Have you found 17 inch wheels that'll work? If so then yeah you can stick slicks on them and you should be just fine. Slicks come in all sizes just like regular tires, you'll be fine so long as you have wheels for em.

 

durr thats what im saying jack

theres a 17 inch rim that clears..no spacers..however im lowered..you think a MT slick would still fit without rubbing?

 

What size tires are you running now?

 

stock 225's on 18's

 

The only slicks I could find from M/T in 17's are these ......
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/s...StreetRadialII

And then 1 from this series.....
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/s...ETStreetRadial

Hope this helps.

 

what 17 inch rim will fit?

 

msr 068

 

how much do those things weigh though?

 

Here's a site that does a comparison and gives the tire differences too.

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal...?action=submit

 

thanks
/end thread jack

 

Sent you a PM, but didnt answer the question. The slicks should fit fine.

 

okay im looking for some over winter so i dont have cash right now. thanks anyways tho

 

Thats cool, just thought I would throw it out there

 

thanks, apperciate it

 

I think drad radials will be the only things that'll fit on 17s...I think for true slicks you'll need to do a brake swap and get 16s then run motorcycle slicks.

 

whats the difference in DR and slicks?

 

DRs (Drag Radial) are street legal and have tread. Slicks are not.

 

and a drag radial is a radial tire which means they have stiffer sidewalls and a radial design. slicks usually ar bias ply and will wrinkle the sidewalls= better launch and 60 ft times. M & H has a 275-45-18 out def. wont clear your lowered car but their 275-50-17 might work

 

I am looking at M/T et drag radials in i think 205-40-17

they will prob hook pretty well, as they are very very close to a slick.

looks like a slick with a few grooves in it to me!

 

Way to small, your going to spin like crazy.

 

That wheel is to narrow MT 17 need at the minimum 8 inch wheel. 9 inch would be better but I cant find any

 

My plan this winter (while doing the clutch) is to dump the Brembos and put whatever the smallest rotor/caliper combo I can on. I'll keep the Brembos in the attic in a box. I pretty much only drag race anyway.

Would really like to run a 15" wheel + slick. I just don't see the point in a 17" "slick" .... just cant get the sidewall I want on a 17 really.

Who woulda thought nice brakes would be our enemy.