what size slick

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  1. JHodges

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    What size slick do you run on your car. I am planning to run a 26x8.5 et drag. I will have a 351w 3500 stall and 4.62 gears. It should be mid 7's in the 1/8. I figure this is plenty of tire for my car. What size tire are you running on your car
     
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    I would go with 28x9. With that gear and engine, you will probably have lot's of tire spin and lot's of RPM.
     
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    28x9 hoosiers. After running several different tires hoosiers just work on my car. Much more consistent.
     
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    Also one thing to remember is you can never have too much traction. If your gonna braket race it you need all you can get.
     
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