Tire Size for Whipple HO Kit
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Tire Size for Whipple HO Kit
I'm looking to purchase the Whipple HO kit and I am wondering if the KDW 2 255/45/18 will provide enough traction for the rear? Anyone running this setup?
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I have Falken 285's on my rear and they spin like crazy in first and second and I start fish tailing. I have to ease up on the throttle or I go no where ...
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Slightly, but its just whos gonna admit it or not
If I went twinscrew I would definently try to go with the widest wheel and some good rubber along with some decent suspension, that would get you off to a good start
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Only thing I don't like about the staggered setup though is that you can't fully rotate the tires front to back...and I'm sure a good tire ain't cheap.
I still mull around the idea of either a 9 front and 10 rear, or just 9s all around with a Whipple setup...not sure what is adequate.
I still mull around the idea of either a 9 front and 10 rear, or just 9s all around with a Whipple setup...not sure what is adequate.
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Only thing I don't like about the staggered setup though is that you can't fully rotate the tires front to back...and I'm sure a good tire ain't cheap.
I still mull around the idea of either a 9 front and 10 rear, or just 9s all around with a Whipple setup...not sure what is adequate.
I still mull around the idea of either a 9 front and 10 rear, or just 9s all around with a Whipple setup...not sure what is adequate.
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I'm running 255 on the street with my Whipple, as long as your smart about your shifts you will be ok. don't even think about giving it full throttle if the road is wet cause you will be asking for big trouble. and no power, speed shifts.
If you want to do that then you beter go it a drag radial. with the drag radial you have more of a safety factor.
just my .02 cents
If you want to do that then you beter go it a drag radial. with the drag radial you have more of a safety factor.
just my .02 cents
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if you are running a stock gear ratio you will be fine. traction issues get worse the higher the ratio you go. i have 3.31's and have some what of an issue in first, but once i go to second it is gone. if i go to the kdw's 255's im sure 1st would be ok, but am not to sure now since i got my car dyno tuned and am putting down 472/447
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