Using Spare Tire Rims For Skinnies?
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Using Spare Tire Rims For Skinnies?
I have 2- 16" spare tire rims that I'm thinking about using for "skinnies" up front.
Jegs sells a 4.5X16 Tire that I can put on them.
Has anybody used these rims for skinnies? Are they strong enough?
Jegs sells a 4.5X16 Tire that I can put on them.
Has anybody used these rims for skinnies? Are they strong enough?
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I have two spares in my garage and was planning on doing the same thing. I was a little discouraged when I found out how much "skinnies" cost. From what I remember, I think they were almost as much as the slicks. To answer your question, I don't see why it won't work.
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Ari Yallon used to run spares up front back in the day. Id say that qualifies them as ok to use.
Edit: I of course mean he used the spare wheels not the tires. IIRC he used motorcycle tires up front back then. I could be wrong though. I wouldnt personally recommend bike tires as they are made to handle high speed but not the heavy weight of a car.
Edit: I of course mean he used the spare wheels not the tires. IIRC he used motorcycle tires up front back then. I could be wrong though. I wouldnt personally recommend bike tires as they are made to handle high speed but not the heavy weight of a car.
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Ari used the stock spare monkey tires back in the early days, saw his guys using a sanding disc to remove the speed ratings from the OE monkey tires. Would not have believed it unless I saw it with my own eyes.
For a single pass it should not overheat the tires but not sure if the risk was worth the cost saving. The one time I raced him head to head I was not aware they were doing this, otherwise, I might have been concerned about them losing a tire on the far end of the track.
For a single pass it should not overheat the tires but not sure if the risk was worth the cost saving. The one time I raced him head to head I was not aware they were doing this, otherwise, I might have been concerned about them losing a tire on the far end of the track.
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