Stiff or not???
 

Hey guys new to S/ST and am hoping to make it out in the spring. The car is a 78 Mustang II. My question is should I run a stiff side wall tire or not? I have a 15" rim and can fit up to a 15/32x14.5w tire. I think I will run a Hoosier but am pretty sure the 'w' tire is a soft side wall compared to the others. Car is very light and will weigh right at the min, Engine should make close to 800. Thanks a bunch for any help you guys can toss out!!

Re: Stiff or not???
 

Does anyone run stiff sidewall tires in s/st?

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Unless you're going to run some SG why bother? With your power and a decent Trans cutting a good light on a .500 pro tree should be a cinch.

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I use the stiff Goodyear, but car weighs 3040 and not as much HP. I carry about 75-80 in the delay box using a Powerglide........... Don't know if this helps or not.
Good luck, it's a blast and addictive. You'll meet a bunch of great people, just bring beer.........lol

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I was told by Mickey Thompson rep, that unless you need it to cut a light why bother.

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Yep. Hoosier 10.5w stiff sidewall. Car weighs 3350 w/ me in it and maybe makes 550HP. Stock front suspension. SS Springs and HD truck shocks in the back. PG trans. I leave very soft at 4000 RPM and can cut a decent light. 60' times are somewhat consistent. They vary .02 - .03.

Joe Capri85 - with being at min. weight, having 800HP, and running a 14.5 tire - you would not need a stiff sidewall. In fact, you'd be better with a soft sidewall.

Brad Rose - S/ST Div 5

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Joe
the hoosier 32 14.5w 15 is the tire to run! @ 8psi in my 2830lbs car.
I can run the car in sg or sst with 750 hp, lights are no problem and 60's are deadly

Re: Stiff or not???
 

Thanks a ton guys for the info. I borrowed a pair of old14.5w's and put them on my 15x15 wheels just to see how they would fit. I sat the car on the ground tonight and it looks like they are going to work great. I have no engine or trans in the car but the bottom bars are .6* up and are in the middle holes so I believe I have room to make any adjustments to keep the car level/correct. Thanks again Any other suggestions are welcome.