pics of coker's on spares...
03-11-09, 04:25 PM
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pics of coker's on spares...
So with all the buying and returning of welds-billet specialties wheels and differant tire combo's I decided to try the Firestone coker tires on the spares. I was against it at first but after seeing them on 3 differant Supras in town (all mid to low 6's 1/8 cars). I ordered a set. They came in and looked about as shitty as I expected. I didnt even think they would fit on the car due to being 26's but they did. I still think they are 1 inch too tall but I am going to run them for a bit and see how it goes. Here is a couple pics to see what you think. I took them back apart to have them (front-back) powder coated. I am 50/50 on the look.....
03-11-09, 06:55 PM
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Well I am going to run them for the season. I am 50/50 on the looks.. I like the idea of a quick swap and no extended studs and grinding the calipers.. Going to see if CCW can make a drag pack for the rx7.. Or I wonder if the supra drag pack would fit??
03-12-09, 01:23 PM
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Wheels Ari ran 140+ and so did Adam (A&L racing) and a few others...
Tires are run on all CCW drag packs for vette's and supra's. I have scene them personally go 9.5's @ 147 and was told they have gone 170 on a certain vette..
I can not imagine I will trap over 140 ever. Most likely 130ish..
You ever get any info on that 6 point cage? They are running a group buy on rotary car club . com on one.
03-12-09, 01:58 PM
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Thats good to hear. Can't wait to hear your results from running them. Have any idea what the combo weighs?
I put a deposit down with a local chassis guy for the 6-point. He does some amazing work. A 6-point is a small job for him so he said he will squeeze me in this month sometime.
I put a deposit down with a local chassis guy for the 6-point. He does some amazing work. A 6-point is a small job for him so he said he will squeeze me in this month sometime.
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So with all the buying and returning of welds-billet specialties wheels and differant tire combo's I decided to try the Firestone coker tires on the spares. I was against it at first but after seeing them on 3 differant Supras in town (all mid to low 6's 1/8 cars). I ordered a set. They came in and looked about as shitty as I expected. I didnt even think they would fit on the car due to being 26's but they did. I still think they are 1 inch too tall but I am going to run them for a bit and see how it goes. Here is a couple pics to see what you think. I took them back apart to have them (front-back) powder coated. I am 50/50 on the look.....
03-12-09, 02:28 PM
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oh, if anyone wants them you need the firestone black wall bia's ply. 5.00/ 5.25/16
Here is the info......
500/525-16 FIRESTONE BLACKWALL
SKU 635960
Construction: 4 ply polyester
Load Capacity: 1070 @ 32 psi
Tube Type: Requires Tube
Overall Diameter: 26.5
Cross Section: 5.26
Tread Width: 3.75
Tread Depth: 11
Max Inflation: 32
Rec. Rim Width: 3.5--4.5
Here is the info......
500/525-16 FIRESTONE BLACKWALL
SKU 635960
Construction: 4 ply polyester
Load Capacity: 1070 @ 32 psi
Tube Type: Requires Tube
Overall Diameter: 26.5
Cross Section: 5.26
Tread Width: 3.75
Tread Depth: 11
Max Inflation: 32
Rec. Rim Width: 3.5--4.5
03-16-09, 09:45 PM
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Go on vintage tire and get the firestone f560 blackwall radials. Theyre mainly used on volkswagen bugs but thats the front runner of choice for all 3.5 inch wheels that alot of people run. There 91 bucks a tire and are 22.5 high.
03-21-09, 05:14 PM
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Well the powder coating fell thru so I just sprayed them as I wanted to hit the track last night.
BTW the car was way easier to control from the past runs with radials up front. I cut my best 60 last night 1.59 but spun thru 2nd. Still ran 103mph in the 1/8th. Only made one pass as it was 1 hr wait wit the crowds and the temp was already low 40's and dropping..Too cold for me..
BTW the car was way easier to control from the past runs with radials up front. I cut my best 60 last night 1.59 but spun thru 2nd. Still ran 103mph in the 1/8th. Only made one pass as it was 1 hr wait wit the crowds and the temp was already low 40's and dropping..Too cold for me..
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I like the looks of the spares painted black. Picked up two spare rims last week and have been searching for tires. After finding this thread I think I am going this route. Thanks for sharing sk8world
