Author Topic: TIRE ? - LAND SPEED - 180 , 190 OR 200 (Read 4778 times) Tweet

ROBOPTI · « **on:** July 27, 2004, 05:10:51 PM »

I just don't have any idea

which size is considered "best" for 230-250ish MPH

a 200 would have a bigger contact patch - but it would also weigh more and have atendancy to "grow" more

I did 232mph with a 200

TIA

JorNic Motorsports · « **Reply #1 on:** July 27, 2004, 05:46:14 PM »

weight is good. centrifical force is our friend.
but I have had the same quandry my self.
oh wise ones. whats the magic number?

SPEED KING · « **Reply #2 on:** July 27, 2004, 07:45:20 PM »

I have used 190 and 200 Dunlops.

J

TRNorBRN6001 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 28, 2004, 09:52:16 AM »

Any Difference?

SPEED KING · « **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2004, 08:17:42 PM »

Not yet..

2fast4u2c · « **Reply #5 on:** July 29, 2004, 06:38:04 AM »

3B, actually weight is NOT good. It is one of the reasons why they shave the tires to avoid the weight which also can cause chunking

I fully recommend you guys check out the Pirelli 190/55/ZR17 Super Dragon Corsa in the SC2 compound. I have been doing a lot of reseach and testing. It's sticky, stable and has a 79.5" circumference. I have not shaved any of them yet, but I have put over 30 200+ passes on asphault, no chunking either. Metzler /Pirelli has also invited me to their factory for additional talks re: LSR requirements and possible product configurations in compound, 0degree belting adhesion and tread pattern designs for new products. I'll keep you posted on my results.

Guy

ROBOPTI · « **Reply #6 on:** July 29, 2004, 09:15:54 AM »

Thanks for tip Guy

VERY much appreciated

ROBOPTI · « **Reply #7 on:** July 29, 2004, 10:36:16 AM »

Pavement

VincentHill · « **Reply #8 on:** July 29, 2004, 11:21:56 AM »

Scott, since the 12 has a little softer hit from the power off the line and maybe a little larger hit when it comes into the power, do you think 1 tire should meet most of our needs? I would think that a Busa would be a little harder (Overall) on a tire and what ever works on the Busa should be better on the 12. What do you think?

2fast4u2c · « **Reply #9 on:** July 30, 2004, 10:22:31 AM »

Here is a Tire Article I just completed. I hope this helps.

http://www.dragbike.com/dbnews/templates/tech_template.asp?articleid=608&zon

Guy

JorNic Motorsports · « **Reply #10 on:** July 30, 2004, 11:24:51 AM »

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3B, actually weight is NOT good. It is one of the reasons that they shave the tires to avoid the weight which also can cause chunking

you are right Guy. i was speaking in generalities. what I had intended was wheel rotating mass, not tire rotating mass. thanks for clarifying. great article by the way. hope this leads us into a manufacturer or two creating something for us.

FASBUS · « **Reply #11 on:** July 31, 2004, 01:19:48 AM »

TAKE THEM NOTES ROB.....WE WILL DO BIG #..NO DOUBT

HELL I GUARANTEE IT..JUST NEED TO BE AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE & TAKE ALL NECCESARY PRECAUTIONS WITHIN REASON..........I'll MAKE YOU FAMOUS

I WOULD LIKE TO USE A 190(OEM TIRE)

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