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fractaldragon Feb 25, 2004 10:49 AM

Full slicks or Quick Time Pro's???
 
I am ordering my tires this week. What is going to hook better...28x10x16 Hoosier slicks or 28x11.5x10 Hoosier QTP's? Is there that much difference? I will have and extra 3" of rubber on the ground as well with the QTP's (1.5" per side).

:confused:

Marc Carpenter Feb 25, 2004 11:14 AM

If in doubt which is best, contact Dons Bolt, as he has used both and can shed some light on this subject for you. You may want to look at his ET also, it should convince you that he knows what he is talking about.
Personally, I ran the Hoosier 28x10x16's.
Marc

Don's Bolt Feb 25, 2004 11:32 AM

full slicks hook better
make sure you get a 16x10 rim

blown318 Feb 25, 2004 12:00 PM

FULL SLICK!!!!:p :wave: :devil:

easterisland Feb 25, 2004 12:24 PM

If you run on the street you may want to get the quick time. If you go to the track on "street" nights then they may not let you run with full slicks. Yes, you'll get better traction with the full slicks. I have quick time pros and cut 1.6's all of the time.

fractaldragon Feb 25, 2004 12:30 PM


Originally posted by easterisland
If you run on the street you may want to get the quick time. If you go to the track on "street" nights then they may not let you run with full slicks. Yes, you'll get better traction with the full slicks. I have quick time pros and cut 1.6's all of the time.
So what would you cut with a full slick:confused:

easterisland Feb 25, 2004 01:10 PM


Originally posted by fractaldragon
So what would you cut with a full slick:confused:
Don't know, but probably better. If all you are running are the times in your signature I would say get the quick time pros. That way you could use them on the street also.:devil:

superfords Feb 25, 2004 01:16 PM

FULL SLICKS, the "street slicks" are not realistically useable on the street anyway, so there is no real "dual purpose" to them. the only reason to use them would be if you ABSOLUTELY HAD to drive to the track on your slicks, OR if your racing class REQUIRED DOT tires.

get the full slicks, you won't be dissappointed.

HOOSIER daddy!

later,
chris

http://images4.fotki.com/v40/photos/...sket018-vi.jpg

easterisland Feb 25, 2004 02:14 PM


Originally posted by superfords
FULL SLICKS, the "street slicks" are not realistically useable on the street anyway, so there is no real "dual purpose" to them. the only reason to use them would be if you ABSOLUTELY HAD to drive to the track on your slicks, OR if your racing class REQUIRED DOT tires.

I drive with mine on the street. I have seen many racers turned down at the track because they had slicks on street night.:fyi:

superfords Feb 25, 2004 03:52 PM

street night is a good point if your track requires "street tires"


Originally posted by superfords
OR if your racing class REQUIRED DOT tires.

I have driven with my full slicks on the street as well, but that doesn't make either one very safe. heaven forbid it should start to rain while you are away from home.

however, I don't believe that the et streets or qt pros are the same compound as the full slicks. I think that the "street" tires have harder compounds which prolly = less traction.

so I guess check with your local track rules... and then buy the full slicks anyway.
:devil:

I've raced at Virginia Motorsports Park (strict on rules) and Richmond Dragway (um... not so strict) with my full slicks on street night with no issues... YET.

later,
chris

easterisland Feb 25, 2004 04:06 PM


Originally posted by superfords

I have driven with my full slicks on the street as well, but that doesn't make either one very safe

Yes, but when the po po stop you the dot's are probably going to save you a ticket if they have enough tread left...;)

fractaldragon Feb 25, 2004 05:55 PM


Originally posted by Don's Bolt
full slicks hook better
make sure you get a 16x10 rim

I already have 10" rims. So real slicks are better....k:bows:


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