JamieP Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 (edited) I was was looking for some skinnies for the front of my car for when im drag racing but if you are running big brakes there is not a lot of options. I had heard that the weld 17x4.5 cleared uk brakes with a 20mm spacer so took a chance on these, clear my big brembos with a 25mm spacer so over the moon with that, i have some weld rears in 15x10 but now wide body they dont fit to well, so im looking for some matching 15x11 rears. Roll on suprapod:cool: Edited January 8, 2011 by JamieP (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Sweet Not only skinnies, but they look tops too Only 286 days till Suprapod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 They look rather tasty I must say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 (edited) Did you fit these today mate after I left. They look good. Edited January 8, 2011 by Ricky49 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 Did you fit these today mare after I left. They look good. Yes mate, thats the main reason i went over, wanted to check they fitted before i ordered the tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Yes mate, thats the main reason i went over, wanted to check they fitted before i ordered the tyres. Out of interest, what size/profile tyres do you put on 'skinnies'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 Out of interest, what size/profile tyres do you put on 'skinnies'? They are rated differently, i think the size is need is 26.5/4.5/17 but i will check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Nice one Lookin' forward to seeing it at Suprapod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 nice work finding them skinnies and them fitting give a shout if you swap rears and fancy selling the 15x10's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 Cheers Gaz, gonna keep the 15x10's so i can take two sets with me, might try some non radial proper drag tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Are you going to drive to the pod with them on like you did with the big welds? Look awesome though JP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 Are you going to drive to the pod with them on like you did with the big welds? Look awesome though JP Yeah, will drive there like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Lovely mate really looking forward to seeing your car again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 They look good, and a design that is uncomplicated to keep looking good too. 5 spokers are my favourites on a Supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 They look good, and a design that is uncomplicated to keep looking good too. 5 spokers are my favourites on a Supra I agree. But I like big chunky stock style spokes like mine not little spindly ones. Will be interesting to see what they look Nike with the tears. I love jamies rear... So to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greeny Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Looking good! Can i ask who you bought them through Jamie? A full drag slick is on a whole new level to any radials! The first few runs to find your settings are fun! With your power and weight, with a full slick and skinnies you should be into the deep/low 9's! Michael. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Unsure about them on the car, much prefer the other wheels you have. However they serve their purpose for drag racing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Looking good! Can i ask who you bought them through Jamie? A full drag slick is on a whole new level to any radials! The first few runs to find your settings are fun! With your power and weight, with a full slick and skinnies you should be into the deep/low 9's! Michael. Hey Michael, I got them from a fellow member that decided against using them, i think summit sell them though. Fingers crossed for the 9's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greeny Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Hey Michael, I got them from a fellow member that decided against using them, i think summit sell them though. Fingers crossed for the 9's If you do go with a full slick, and haven't tried them before, then take it steady on the first few runs untill you get them bedded in. They can be quite interesting at the top end (or atleast that's what im finding out!). Mine tends to be fine untill half track, and then trys to break traction, which isnt good at 120+mph. You'l probably find the rear trying to wander around aswell untill you get the right pressures in there, although the skinnies should help with that from what i understand. Also i've been advised to match the tyres front and rear, so if running a non radial slick in the rear, to run a non radial in the front etc. Another thing is to come off the throttle nice and slow after going across the line as ive found that it can kick the rear out alot easier than a radial will. Appolagies if you already know all this! Michael. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 There's something menacing seeing a Supe on drag rims , looking forward to seeing a full shot with tyres on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Thanks for the pointers, im not sure i will bother with non radials yet, some of the stories of losing control at high speed scare me, i did my 10.5 on my 17's with a poor 60ft, im hopeful i will get the 9 i want with my 15" et street radials and the more power i have since the 10.5, will try that for the first part of the year, may try non radials later in the year. Websters best bet for the front tyres? thinking 26/4.5/17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greeny Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I didn't intend to put you off at all! The Et streets are alot easier and stable to run, but I don't think i'd go back to radials now! The smile the slicks put on your face are worth it! Not to mention the faster ET's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 There's something menacing seeing a Supe on drag rims , looking forward to seeing a full shot with tyres on I think this looks quite menacing http://www.engineswapdepot.com/?p=1163 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I think this looks quite menacing http://www.engineswapdepot.com/?p=1163 I can't work out where the intake piping goes on that. In the front. Out the turbo into the cab or the car through the firewall. *magic happens* pipe comes up the other side of the car and into the intake. Is the intercooler in the boot or something? And the intercooler pipe goes right past that huge exhaust. Can't be good for temps/lag surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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