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Topic: What diameter "skinnies" do you run?
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 9533
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 02-06-2002 09:25 PM
   
Are 22"ers too small for a '66 stang? Want to get the reaction time about right to leave off the bottom bulb w/no delay box.
Thanks,SteveW
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TomP
Gearhead Posts: 6120
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 02-06-2002 11:18 PM
YES.... 22's are way too small and silly looking, i use Moroso 5.50-15's and they are tiny enough 25". Staging a bit deeper is probably a better move.I'd say try it the way it is before making changes.
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Dave_C
Gearhead Posts: 1069
From: Gadsden, Al
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 02-06-2002 11:18 PM
I'm afraid the 22" fronts are not going to be tall enough. With your 408 and transbrake it will go red leaving on the bottom bulb. I run a 26" on my 69. Still had to wait a bit after the bottom yellow came on or it would go red when I was footbraking. Delay box now, so I don't have that problem.Later, David Cole
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 27499
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-07-2002 01:28 AM
26 inch tires fit the 65-66 cars the best Steve. 27 will barely clear, but kill my reaction time with a trans brake.  ------------------
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 6590
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 02-07-2002 10:38 AM
I run Hoosier 26x4.5 on the front of my car. Getting the reactime right off the bottom bulb wil take a little trial and error. Anything that's very fast will redlight off the bottom bulb, finding the correct spot to leave is the trick. I have always had to wait a little, even when the car wasnt running as fast.
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-07-2002 10:43 AM
YUP!  Trans brake diving is an entire new learning curve. ------------------
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 9533
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 02-07-2002 10:52 AM
Thanks everyone,We'll try 26"ers first.
SteveW
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-07-2002 11:17 AM
Steve e-mail me. I have some "nice" used short Goodyear 27's for cheap money. You may want to consider them to save a few bucks. I just remembered how high your car is in the front and they will probably fit OK. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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