What do I need to know to choose slicks for my race car?

[A body]

29x10.5 M/T….. screws suffice, but Mac Fab conversion sexy as ef!
Wheel wells stretched 1.5” and mini tubbed. Btw I can remove the slicks off the rim in the garage now which is cool. That looks like a super fun, dependable combo!

 

[MOPARMAGA]

29x10.5 M/T….. screws suffice, but Mac Fab conversion sexy as ef!
Wheel wells stretched 1.5” and mini tubbed. Btw I can remove the slicks off the rim in the garage now which is cool. That looks like a super fun, dependable combo!

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Damn, that is a really sweet duster dude !

 

[furrystump]

If you don’t like the look of screws, you can just screw it on the inside of the rim or glue them on. Thats what a bunch of FAST guys do.

 

[Clelan]

I think that is exactly what I will do.

Cley

 

[famous bob]

Well I pulled the trigger on these and they showed up today. Thanks for all the input and experience shared!

Cley
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Coat the inside of the new tires with a heavy coating of Dawn dish washing liquid and forget the tubes , works great on hoosiers.
My 295 60d 15`s have been holding air for about 7-8 yrs. , been so long I forgot , car hasn't moved in months , and their still holding ....This is the 3rd set of hoosiers I`ve done that to , all held air great ....jfyi

 

[oldkimmer]

My duster with mini tub and springs moved inboard. 28x11.5 on 15x10s. Hoosier qt pros. Kim

 

[tvt59]

I didn't read the whole tread. So forgive me if this has already been stated. M/T Pro Braket /radial slicks and glue them to the wheels with Permatex gasket shellack. We go 1.20 at sixty ft with this set up. And we hardly ever have to add air to the slicks.

 

[Frank Mopar]

I use High Tack. Put a coat on rim and tire. 1.36-.38 60ft. Tires and rim are marked and they never move.

As long as we are on tires, coat the inside with green slime and leave the dish soap in the kitchen and the tubes on your bicycle. IMHO that is.

 

[Clelan]

Well, I did use a metric **** ton of soap on the side walls. And I used High Tack on the bead. No tubes tor me. I guess we will see how she goes. I really appreciate all the real world advice!

Cley

 

[Demonx2]

Let us know how this works out at the end of the season.

 

[LO23M8B]

Never screw just one side. It will make you dizzy. If it's a bracket car with your set up I would run slicks. And screw them in.

If you don’t like the look of screws, you can just screw it on the inside of the rim or glue them on. Thats what a bunch of FAST guys do.

 

[33IMP]

Lots of great advice here, from great racers!
(And A-body not mentioning what his car runs is a bunch of modesty)

 

[9secRR]

screws on both sides of the rim. Works well for me, 1.23 60’

 

[33IMP]

My philosophy, for what little it's worth...... bead locks on a seven second quarter car. Rim screws on a nine second car. 8 second car: optional.
Glue appears to work, as well. But if it doesn't? I use screws on mine, especially if running tubes.

 

[9secRR]

I should mention I do not use any glue, just screws.

My son in law uses rim screws on his 7 sec rear engine dragster. No glue either.

 

[Clelan]

I am going to try glue alone. If it works, great! I always hated the thought of rim screws. If they slip, we'll, "Screw em!"

Cley

 

[LO23M8B]

Use Camel snot. What do others use?

 

[Clelan]

Use Camel snot. What do others use?

Where do you get camel snot? Yaint one of them there bomb buildin fellers are ya?

Cley

 

[33IMP]

Camel snot/gorilla snot. ≈ yellow weatherstrip adhesive.

 

[Clelan]

Ah! Makes sense! Must be a ***** to break the beads for a tire change!

Cley

 

[LO23M8B]

Camel snot is the glue used for patching, plugging tires, and sealing the rims. I have never tried it to keep my tire/wheel from slipping but it's pretty sticky stuff and dry's fast. It's made for tires so I'd think I give it a try. Keep the cap tight it will evaporate on you. It is Camel brand. Small can with a brush in it.