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Topic: How much rubber on et drags?
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 6638
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 10-21-2003 10:54 PM
   
I got new slicks for Melissa's '66 but no time to mount and balance them b4 tomorrow night. The old slicks have 80% of the wear holes gone. We're gonna run it anyway, so I'll be looking for cord showing all night. How far into slicks have you guys pushed it? SteveW p.s. I'm kinda hoping she doesn't go 7 rounds. 
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Billy Mac
Gearhead Posts: 154
From: S.Ga
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 10-21-2003 11:58 PM
Thin Ice there bro......might wanna cut down on the length of the burnout......tread lightly
Good luck
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 6638
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 10-22-2003 12:35 AM
Billy,Yeah I agree! These things only have about 1/4" of rubber when they are new.  I may have to let her run my Mopar. If she'll settle for a slow ride in an ugly car. LOL SteveW
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 12178
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-22-2003 01:47 AM
LOL 
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SCOOP 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 3801
From: WELLS, NEVADA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 10-22-2003 02:36 AM
Hey Steve,,Sorry I didn't make it to help with the MOPAR.. I was called back early from Oregon to do some work for my old company,, and work means $$$..  I have been seeing some really nice looking Scallops,, that would look awesome on the Dart.. They are only about 4"-6" wide and you can use any flame type color scheme.. That would help the MOPAR look like it's going faster.. Maybe I could come down for THANKSGIVING.. You roast the Turkey and I'll bring the SCALLOPS.. and I don't mean potatoes Don [This message has been edited by Big D (edited 10-22-2003).]
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jkilroy
Gearhead Posts: 1757
From: Vicksburg, MS
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 10-22-2003 04:42 PM
I thought the idea was to run them until the wear holes were gone and then replace?
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 6638
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 10-22-2003 05:16 PM
Jay,I know, what I meant is 80% of the holes are not there anymore. SteveW
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70coupe
Gearhead Posts: 372
From: Toronto,Ontario,Canada
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 10-22-2003 05:40 PM
I run mine until the first hole is gone,then they are finished. The rubber also gets alot harder as they wear down and 60's become less consistant. Its not worth risking it at 100MPH+ and blowing a tire for you or the guy running beside you.
Open your wallet and consider it a safety issue.
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351c 4v clsd heads
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 6638
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 10-22-2003 11:58 PM
Yeah,We only got one run out of them, unfortunately it was against me. SteveW
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