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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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slicks

I found a set of roundy round tires for $20. how much different are these gonna be from drag slicks
Old Mar 15, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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what exacty are you talking about?
Old Mar 15, 2008 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by dangalla
what exacty are you talking about?
Turning left. Does that help.
Old Mar 16, 2008 | 07:13 AM
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Stiff side walls, bad rubber compound, generally heavy tire construction. Unless your totally on a budget I wouldn't use them.

I know people that have tried them and road race slicks on his car, sure they are round and hold air but they weren't much better than the crappy tires he took off.
Old Mar 16, 2008 | 09:10 AM
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dirt track tires have softer side walls better grip than paved track tires. the Hoosier dirt boss were real good on street cars years ago. comparable to mh cheater slicks
for 20$ if you want to play why not
Old Mar 16, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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I knew someone who tried used stock car slicks for a couple of years because he was able to get them real cheap. When he switched to real drag slicks he was much happier.

As mentioned above, they're not much better than a set of street tires. Just because they're "slicks" doesn't mean they're any good.
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