scarnny

Hi folks I intend to get the mini to some 1/4 mile events this year and if I want to get any decent times I'm gonna have to get some slick tyres, I've got some 13x7inch wheels I need to know what compound to use and what's the biggest tyre I can get on a 7inch rim, sorry for my stupidity but I've never used slicks before.
The tyres I've got at the moment are 195x45 profile and I was hoping to get some slicks which are a similar profile to fit under my arches.
Thanks in advance for your help, hope to see some of you at the strip.

Cheers andy.

scarnny

Can anyone help with this?

J1mbo

iTrader: (1)

id pop luca a pm he was looking alot into drag slicks for his fiesta he might be able to point you in the right direction

scarnny

Ok cheers jimbo.

AustenW

Use these

http://www.mandhtires.com/

Best street car drag tyres in my opinion

turnover

or just use some mickey Thompsons loads available in different sizes for 13s and excellent drag tyre

AustenW

The M&H give faster times than the Mickey Thompsons in my experience

scarnny

What size and compound would you say I should use with my sort of car.

AustenW

I believe the drag tyres only come in one compound

I'd go with as big as your arches will allow

Dont go too tall on the diameter or you will break your gearbox

They run around the 10-15 psi mark

Blown Hell

try these they're very helpfull and reasonable http://www.laracingparts.com/

scarnny

Cheers guys I've got some idea of what I need now.

turnover

to be honest you tyre size is crucial as alters your gearing massively.you really need to work out you diff ratio and gearing.the reason being if you choose to0 big a size you will probably only just get into 4th gear,and too small you will be need =ing to snatch 5th and this makes a big diference,Ideally you want to be crossing the line at the top end of your revs in 4th

scarnny

Thanks for the help guys, is it ok to run drag slicks on steelies?

stevieturbo

Ask over on turbominis.co.uk, they'lll have more experience with 13" tyres etc.

Using a steel wheel or alloy makes no difference whatsoever.

But seeing as you're 4wd and relatively light, I really wouldnt be wasting huge sums of money of drag slicks. It really will make very little difference over a decent grippy tyre.

You will have no difficulty making superb 60ft times even on 888's etc and traction should not be a concern
And some drag slicks may require a burnout and some heat to actually work in the first place. So may actually be a backward step.

If they're available, something like a super soft hillclimb slick tyre would be a good compromise and work from stone cold.

turnover

sorry didnt realise you were 4wd,as Stevie said some descent road tyres will be perfect

stevieturbo

Out of interest....who's best to buy the likes of the Dunlop CR311 tyres from ?

Seeing as they're E marked etc...quite fancy trying some for some local racing on airfield etc. The drag tyres are decent, but Ive a feeling these would work better

scarnny

Its rwd not 4wd hence the reason I'm having some trouble getting all the power down, the plan is to get a set of steelies make up to put on when I get to the strip.
I'm starting to think of just using some old race slicks, which you can get of ebay cheep then I can get the profile I need to fit under the arches as drag slicks tend to be a lot higher profile.

Regards andy..

stevieturbo

My bad, I thought it was a 4wd conversion.

Used slicks would be a good budget option, but ideally something intended for hillclimb etc use as they will be very soft.
But pretty much any drag radial will work very well. In some ways almost better than a full slick.

scarnny

Thanks for all info mate, and by the way that's a mental granada you got there what sort of power are you running?
My old man used to have a 30ltr consil ex police car when I was growing up always loved them since.

fraser9764

iTrader: (3)

I've got a few sets of 13 inch slicks are my mum's from when I was building my mini. I will probably be calling in this afternoon so I'll have a look at sizes. Think I only paid 10 per tyre.

fraser9764

iTrader: (3)

That's for nearly new Michelin track slicks

scarnny

Ok mate thanks, let me know what you've got, its the profile I'm struggling with because my arches hug the wheels quite tight. I can go 7 / 8 / 9inch wide if I like.