another summer meat thread

[exdeath]

Was convinced to try diff tires instead of just going wider and wider (was going to get 335/30/18) so sticking with 315s. It was between Toyo Proxes R888 vs MTs. Decided to try the MT 315s on 10.5" rim vs Nitto 315s on 9" rim that I've had. The MTs are much wider (Nitto run narrow and are the only 315 that can be bribed to mount to a 9" wheel).

As shown they were unloaded and with 50 psi from mounting. Once they are on the car, I'll let them down to 25-30 psi. Should be at least 12.5" of rubber on the ground and will make better contact with less edge buldge with the wider wheel as well. Much softer as well, I can stick my fingers into the rubber with ease.

If this doesn't do, the hell with it, I'm just getting a Evo or STI.

 

[MotF Bane]

I think you have more rubber on your rear wheels than I have on my whole car. For both season sets!

 

[exdeath]

i think you have more rubber on your rear wheels than i have on my whole car. For both season sets!

2wd ftl

 

[MotF Bane]

2wd ftl

But you can have a lot more fun with it. As long as it hasn't turned into giant clouds of smoke.

 

[Zivic]

I'm just getting a Evo

Now you are talking.

RWD burn out machines are fun, but a point and shoot rocket is almost impossible to best

 

[KentState]

I loved 335's on my Vette, though I could spin them easily with only 436hp. I would love to try a set of the MT in 305's for the V, but I need to get a second set of rear rims first.

 

[exdeath]

Now you are talking.

RWD burn out machines are fun, but a point and shoot rocket is almost impossible to best

Except when that Kenne Bell comes back to bitch slap you after the 60'. Or maybe half track depending on the phase of the moon and whether its 81 degs or 82 degs out that day Thats the main problem, just inconsistent. Some days you step on it expecting it to spin for the 100th time and you're caught off guard when the front end lifts and it actually hooked.

 

[Zivic]

Except when that Kenne Bell comes back to bitch slap you after the 60'. Or maybe half track depending on the phase of the moon and whether its 81 degs or 82 degs out that day Thats the main problem, just inconsistent. Some days you step on it expecting it to spin for the 100th time and you're caught off guard when the front end lifts and it actually hooked.

if the the quarter is all you are about, then yes. But for an overall, quarter mile, street, autoX, road course, it's hard to best the evo.

My RWD car makes mid 500's to the rear wheels. Sure it's fun, but not unless conditions are perfect. if it's under 60 degrees, forget about it.... that same inconsistency you speak of.

Then you hop in the evo... rain, snow, sleet; it doesn't matter. hammer the gas and go. No feathering into it, no wheel spin, just GO

 

[JulesMaximus]

Does the Ford Mustang really put down that much power that you need tires that size?

 

[Bartman39]

Does the Ford Mustang really put down that much power that you need tires that size?

Jules... that little "Stang" has enough power to make ya slap ya moma...D::biggrin:

 

[JulesMaximus]

Jules... that little "Stang" has enough power to make ya slap ya moma...D::biggrin:

Bah, you seen one Mustang you seen em all.

And I'd never "slap my momma" yo.

 

[MotF Bane]

Does the Ford Mustang really put down that much power that you need tires that size?

Sum every vehicle you own, maybe you'll get there.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Sum every vehicle you own, maybe you'll get there.

7,100 lbs. What do I win?

 

[EightySix Four]

7,100 lbs. What do I win?

Bwahahaha. :thumbsup:

 

[MotF Bane]

7,100 lbs. What do I win?

lol

 

[punjabiplaya]

so you have 1 American car?

I had to do it.

 

[Viperoni]

Yeah that's a lot of rubber lol

Here's my Echo on 225's:

 

[exdeath]

Bah, you seen one Mustang you seen em all.

Seen one Ferrari seen them all

 

[zerocool84]

Traction is overrated.

 

[Throckmorton]

Seen one Ferrari seen them all

What is that??

 

[satyajitmenon]

What is that??

Mondial 8. A rare 2+2 from Ferrari.

 

[Zargon]

very nice meat

 

[JulesMaximus]

Seen one Ferrari seen them all

:thumbsup: And if you can't afford that ugly beast...build your own!

Sorry for the thread jack.

 

[exdeath]

:thumbsup: And if you can't afford that ugly beast...build your own!

Sorry for the thread jack.

The only thing that pic brings to mind when I see it are molotovs.

 

[JulesMaximus]

The only thing that pic brings to mind when I see it are molotovs.

Don't be a hater bro!