how to pick the right size slick

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Jul 3, 2012 | 06:39 AM

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InductionPerformance

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Im still debating on trying to take mine to the track with the drag radials I have or waiting to get slicks...scared to break stuff even though I just installed the ford 8.8 haha.

If you're scared to break and don't have much experience with a radial stick to a slick.

Jul 3, 2012 | 08:52 AM

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ok since im gonna go with the 26x8.5x15....does it matter the size of the skinnies?...would a 4" wide skinny work or it doesnt matter the size?

Jul 3, 2012 | 09:05 AM

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ok since im gonna go with the 26x8.5x15....does it matter the size of the skinnies?...would a 4" wide skinny work or it doesnt matter the size?

4 to 4.5

Jul 3, 2012 | 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by sohc_mshue' timestamp='1341316511' post='21830317

Im still debating on trying to take mine to the track with the drag radials I have or waiting to get slicks...scared to break stuff even though I just installed the ford 8.8 haha.

If you're scared to break and don't have much experience with a radial stick to a slick.

Well the main reason is due to my trans being stock and already feeling a bit sketchy.

Jul 3, 2012 | 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Phill24' timestamp='1341334336' post='21831101

ok since im gonna go with the 26x8.5x15....does it matter the size of the skinnies?...would a 4" wide skinny work or it doesnt matter the size?

4 to 4.5

thanks gonna order friday hopefully this help

Jul 3, 2012 | 05:54 PM

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JoeyBalls

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Why not run 12 psi in 1st

Jul 3, 2012 | 07:35 PM

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Less psi = slower Joey come on buddy

Jul 3, 2012 | 10:02 PM

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Why not run 12 psi in 1st

Thats the way my tuner set it...i didnt
Ask him to go any lower or higher so far i have no complaints about it..even when i turn
Off the switch i wired in to cut power to the boost solenoid im still at 15psi