how tall of a slick did they run in prostock?

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Verne_Frantz · #1 11-28-2014, 09:47 PM

I believe running a narrower wheel allows you to run a lower pressure that leaves a longer contact patch and still plants the inside of the tire on the track rather than just the edges. Get's a little squirrly at the top end though.

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**Salvatore** · #2 11-29-2014, 03:21 AM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Verne_Frantz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I believe running a narrower wheel allows you to run a lower pressure that leaves a longer contact patch and still plants the inside of the tire on the track rather than just the edges. Get's a little squirrly at the top end though.

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Verne is correct again. Low air pressure is helped by a narrower 4-5" rim to flatten the tire for max bite.
Those guys ran 28-29" tires on the SB cars and 29-30" on the BB cars for 6" slicks.
Your combo Vinnie sounds like a SuperStock set up in the early 70's. Will definetly fill that wheel well up.

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