Stiff or not???

Joe Capri85 · 01-16-2012, 10:05 PM

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!!

Joe Capri85 · 01-18-2012, 08:00 AM

Does anyone run stiff sidewall tires in s/st?

jmcarter · 01-18-2012, 08:06 AM

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.

Bob Verwold · 01-18-2012, 09:29 AM

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

Ken MacNicol · 01-19-2012, 11:54 AM

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

roseracing · 01-19-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Capri85

Does anyone run stiff sidewall tires in s/st?

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

Bart Nelson · 01-21-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Capri85

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!!

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

Joe Capri85 · 01-21-2012, 08:20 PM

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.

01-16-2012, 10:05 PM	#1
Joe Capri85 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Detroit area Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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!!

01-18-2012, 08:00 AM	#2
Joe Capri85 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Detroit area Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Stiff or not??? Does anyone run stiff sidewall tires in s/st?

01-18-2012, 08:06 AM	#3
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,157 Likes: 2,041 Liked 2,807 Times in 876 Posts	Re: Stiff or not??? 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. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock

01-18-2012, 09:29 AM	#4
Bob Verwold Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fayetteville Ohio Posts: 656 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Stiff or not??? 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

01-19-2012, 11:54 AM	#5
Ken MacNicol Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hendersonville, Tn. Posts: 80 Likes: 768 Liked 23 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Stiff or not??? I was told by Mickey Thompson rep, that unless you need it to cut a light why bother.

01-21-2012, 08:20 PM	#8
Joe Capri85 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Detroit area Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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.