Skinnies?

Discussion in 'Drag Racing' started by valleyracer, Nov 4, 2007.

  1. valleyracer

    valleyracer Member

    Joined:
    Mar 19, 2002
    Messages:
    492
    Likes Received:
    5
    Trophy Points:
    62
    Location:
    Ottawa Canada
    Vehicle:
    1977 Maverick Drag car 399 engine,C4 trans,9"with 4.33 gear ET 10.25 @ 128 mph
    What wheel and tire combo's do you run up front?
    Just ordered a set of MT 25x4.5 fronts, Weld Pro Stars are next

    Richard
     
    valleyracer, Nov 4, 2007
    #1
  2. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2002
    Messages:
    15,800
    Likes Received:
    16
    Trophy Points:
    302
    Location:
    arizona city, az.
    Vehicle:
    70 mav, 71 grabber, 73 Comet, 2004 f-250 crew cab diesel, 2001 f-250, 2004 explorer, 2007 Gold Wing trike.
    i use the weld draglites with vw tires. can't remember the size, but you can click on my photo icon to see them.:)
     
    don graham, Nov 5, 2007
    #2
  3. valleyracer

    valleyracer Member

    Joined:
    Mar 19, 2002
    Messages:
    492
    Likes Received:
    5
    Trophy Points:
    62
    Location:
    Ottawa Canada
    Vehicle:
    1977 Maverick Drag car 399 engine,C4 trans,9"with 4.33 gear ET 10.25 @ 128 mph
    I have the same right now but the tires are getting old(12years) on the strip! The Prostars are also lighter...so I can go faster! :yup:
     
    valleyracer, Nov 5, 2007
    #3
  4. dkstuck

    dkstuck Member

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2004
    Messages:
    3,249
    Likes Received:
    10
    Trophy Points:
    118
    Location:
    Latrobe Pa (Pgh)
    Vehicle:
    72 Maverick in drag
    I got draglites on all 4 corners. Vw tires on front from old car, waiting till I run car in at the strip to see if I want to change tire height to help with cutting a light. Clearance also plays a part. When I do get car run in, probably go with Goodyear front runners
     
    dkstuck, Nov 5, 2007
    #4
  5. Rick Book

    Rick Book Member

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    5,744
    Likes Received:
    13
    Trophy Points:
    197
    Location:
    Thailand
    Vehicle:
    Missing my old '70 Maverick
    MT 25x4.5 fronts, Weld Pro Stars.

    jan142006008.jpg
     
    Rick Book, Nov 5, 2007
    #5
  6. mavman

    mavman Member

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    2,028
    Likes Received:
    13
    Trophy Points:
    112
    Location:
    Arkansas
    Vehicle:
    '75 Maverick, '03 super duty, '04 Mustang Vee-six!
    26 x 4.6 Hoosier tires on the same ProStar rims that Rick Book has.

    Did you know...that if you increase your front tire's height, you can improve your ET's? You'll see most super stock door cars running 28" fronts for that very reason. More rollout.
     
    mavman, Nov 5, 2007
    #6
  7. Derek 5oComet

    Derek 5oComet Tire burner

    Joined:
    Dec 4, 2005
    Messages:
    1,629
    Likes Received:
    7
    Trophy Points:
    112
    Location:
    Welland,Ontario,Canada
    Vehicle:
    1972 Comet ,5.0L,5spd,9",3.89 trac lock, 12.40@110, 1967 Mercury Cougar 390 stick,1985 Mercury Capri 5.0,5 speed,1979 F150 4x4 460,1992 F150 Flareside,99 F250 SuperDuty V10
    Daves Mav with 28" Moroso fronts

    [​IMG]
     
    Derek 5oComet, Nov 5, 2007
    #7
  8. Erick-Mav

    Erick-Mav Maverick Punk

    Joined:
    Aug 31, 2004
    Messages:
    992
    Likes Received:
    24
    Trophy Points:
    91
    Location:
    Oceanside, CA
    Vehicle:
    71 Grabber-Factory V8 w/3spd, 72 Maverick-351 Procharged for Strip, 71 Comet GT-331/4spd
    25" Moroso DS-2
     
    Erick-Mav, Nov 5, 2007
    #8
  9. valleyracer

    valleyracer Member

    Joined:
    Mar 19, 2002
    Messages:
    492
    Likes Received:
    5
    Trophy Points:
    62
    Location:
    Ottawa Canada
    Vehicle:
    1977 Maverick Drag car 399 engine,C4 trans,9"with 4.33 gear ET 10.25 @ 128 mph
    SWEET! I want that hood!!!

    Richard
     
    valleyracer, Nov 5, 2007
    #9
  10. Rick Book

    Rick Book Member

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    5,744
    Likes Received:
    13
    Trophy Points:
    197
    Location:
    Thailand
    Vehicle:
    Missing my old '70 Maverick
    So do I. That's why I'm keeping it! ;)

    It's a Z28 cowl on a Harwood glass hood (ref link)
     
    Rick Book, Nov 5, 2007
    #10
  11. Country Mav

    Country Mav Die-Hard Ford Guy!

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2002
    Messages:
    1,770
    Likes Received:
    27
    Trophy Points:
    130
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Evans, Louisiana
    Vehicle:
    72 2-door Maverick 308/C-4
    Well....you can keep the hood.....I want the car!!:bowdown:
     
    Country Mav, Nov 7, 2007
    #11
  12. awannabegrabber

    awannabegrabber Always Learning

    Joined:
    May 13, 2006
    Messages:
    428
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Wichita, Kansas
    Vehicle:
    1976 Maverick with a trim package
    Centerlines Autodrags in the rear 15X9

    Centerline Autodrags in the front 16X4.5 They look good but i warped one of the wheels. and plan on switching to the Warriors in the front
     
    awannabegrabber, Nov 11, 2007
    #12

Share This Page