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Old 05-06-2016, 07:36 PM   #3
Tony Corley
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Default Re: Fairmont U/S Build AKA Craigslist Racer

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Originally Posted by Shadylane View Post
To be honest not everyone in lower stock classes runs such a big tire. I talked with a guy that races in U/SA that uses a 26X8.5 and does just fine.

Another racer in the same class (same kind of car) uses a 30X9 and is really fast.

Here is my reasoning, right or wrong. The low gear in the transmission is 3:19. Even with soft lock clutches I may need the tire. There is a bigger selection of 9 inch tires especially in 29.5.

I could be all wrong on this and may end up using a smaller tire. Your right, common sense would tell you a smaller tire has less un-sprung weight and rotating weight.
I guess the only way to know for certain is to try them all and see what works best, lol
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