96LT1TX
06-24-2009, 01:42 PM
I have had my Hoosier QTPs for 2 years now of racing and one is flat. I bet I could get a few more runs out of it if I get it re-seated, but what do you guys think about doing this with such small rims? I am pretty sure it is an 8" wide rim, and the tires I have been using are a 11.5" wide Hoosier QTP. Is this really bad for the tire? Dangerous?
I just dont want to spend $800+ to get my new slicks/rims if I do not have to. It is a high price to do just as good as I was with the current setup.
Thanks in advance,
slowride94z
06-25-2009, 04:32 PM
https://www.hoosiertire.com/Drtire.htm
QUICK TIME PRO D.O.T.
Item . Tire .Tread . Tread. Approx. Approx.Recom..Measured.Section.Tire
Number Size Pattern Width .Dia . .Circ ......Rim ........Rim * ...Width Weight Model
17421 26x11.50-15LT D 10.0" 26.4" 83.0" 8-10" 8" 11.5" 20 Quick Time Pro
how do those rims fit?
96LT1TX
06-26-2009, 03:31 PM
Those exact tires are what I used for the last two years. I just realized yesterday I had a nail in one of my slicks, so I went with the 27x15x11.5s. We will see how they work tomorrow! Hoping for sub 1.7 60's. Best to date is a 1.68 60'.
The fit is ok on the rim, but the backspacing looks HORRIBLE. If the rims were not free I would definitely never have bought them.
Injuneer
06-27-2009, 07:21 AM
Have you considered installing tubes? They are expensive, and will change the stiffness of the tire a bit, though.
96LT1TX
06-29-2009, 02:32 PM
No I havent. I like the way the QTPs feel these days, nice and soft. I will get back to this subject as soon as I figure out why my car could barely turn the tires last time at the track. always something new.
http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showthread.php?t=696097
Could use your help injuneer :)
AutoRoc
08-02-2009, 10:29 PM
A 11.5" DOT racing slick fits fine on 8" rim. Treadwidth is usually 8.7-9.8"
A true 11.5" slick DOES NOT fit an 8" rim fine. :) Treadwidth is an actual 11.5"
Just my experience. Check for tire/fender clearance.