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AMF Racing · 03-31-2010, 10:33 PM

I have a set of m&h slicks for the hatch. I really hate changing wheels at the track. how bad you think it is to drive to the track on them? track is less than 10 miles away. I would assume just wear out faster, which is fine as it's a short drive.

**Got Insulin?** · 03-31-2010, 10:41 PM

Aside from wear, do they extend past your fenders? Is your turning ability inhibbited? What are you going to do if it rains?

SvicksTc · 03-31-2010, 10:44 PM

i wouldnt do it, jack and socket set take like 10 mins to change tires why risk it

ThePrimerSuspect · 03-31-2010, 10:52 PM

i worked with a guy who DD'ed his car on slicks, unless it rained. he never had a problem

Vr-4-Life · 03-31-2010, 11:02 PM

lol it really depends on the car man....

slicks on a honda are no big deal unless they're too big for the wheel well and you cant turn... regardless your turning radius will be hindered, but it should be drivable...

in the rain slicks arent bad unless you hit standing water like puddles, then you can count on l hydroplaning... maybe even losing control if youre going fast enough.

AMF Racing · 03-31-2010, 11:37 PM

ya like i said its only going to be from the track and back. i just hate leaving my wheels laying in the parking lot and taking the time to change them after a long night at the track. they are close to the same size as my street tires, so turning shouldnt be an issue and I dont go to the track in the rain, lol. i was more worried about hurting the slicks besides the added wear on them.

**Got Insulin?** · 03-31-2010, 11:49 PM

Just because you're not going in the rain doesn't mean you won't get caught in it at some point.

AMF Racing · 04-01-2010, 12:18 AM

true but being such a short drive im not to concerned about it.

DPancoast · 04-01-2010, 01:19 AM

if you're doing the exchange at home that day, i don't see an issue.

Foolinaround · 04-01-2010, 01:20 AM

I drove with slicks on my integra to the track 30 mins away fine,it started raining on the way home and i went to make a right turn,there was no turning i just kept going straight.

JankyS13 · 04-01-2010, 01:25 AM

slicks + street = asking the police to pull you over even ten minutes away.

just suck it up go w/ a friend that doesn't run their car on the track and throw tools and street tires in the trunk. I mean why be so lazy? lol

Foolinaround · 04-01-2010, 01:31 AM

As long as the tires don't interfere with his turning radius,you have nothing to pull him over for.

telopyros · 04-01-2010, 01:33 AM

its not that far....the f-body crowd runs drag radials on the street all the time...I know there is a HUGE difference going to a slick but.....I knew a few that would DD on D/R's and numerous times run slicks to go to the track

PS: just making that point, you are refering to putting slicks on drive/steering wheels...that will change things

doug · 04-01-2010, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by AMF Racing

ya like i said its only going to be from the track and back. i just hate leaving my wheels laying in the parking lot and taking the time to change them after a long night at the track. they are close to the same size as my street tires, so turning shouldnt be an issue and I dont go to the track in the rain, lol. i was more worried about hurting the slicks besides the added wear on them.

chain your rims to a fence/bleachers etc.. i've seen it done many times. i'd think buying chains and locks would be cheaper than burning through a set of slicks faster.

AMF Racing · 04-01-2010, 01:44 AM

true. guess i'll worry about it after i get the car running again, lmfao.

JankyS13 · 04-01-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by doug

chain your rims to a fence/bleachers etc.. i've seen it done many times. i'd think buying chains and locks would be cheaper than burning through a set of slicks faster.

i was gonna scroll this same thing when i was getting ready for school this morning. but i was running late.. lol

BlkWhtTSI · 04-01-2010, 02:32 PM

i wouldnt drive on the street with slicks. you'll pick up stones etc and then when you burn out they fly right into your paint. plus i think full on, no tread slicks are illegal on the street.

EvlEgl · 04-01-2010, 05:10 PM

Man, If Only you knew someone who lived A MILE FROM THE TRACK...

Just change your **** at my place and keep your slicks here...I got plenty of room.

AMF Racing · 04-01-2010, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by EvlEgl

Man, If Only you knew someone who lived A MILE FROM THE TRACK...

Just change your **** at my place and keep your slicks here...I got plenty of room.

siiiiick

james_ls · 04-01-2010, 08:06 PM

Seeing as how everyones straying WAYYY far off the initial question...

Dave...your fine.

03-31-2010, 10:33 PM	#1
AMF Racing Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Jersey Member #323 iTrader: (2)	driving on the street with slicks. I have a set of m&h slicks for the hatch. I really hate changing wheels at the track. how bad you think it is to drive to the track on them? track is less than 10 miles away. I would assume just wear out faster, which is fine as it's a short drive. __________________ CARS-------------------------------BIKES 02 CIVIC SI----------------------- 03 VTR1000 89 XJ--------------------------------79 GS1000 09 PILOT

03-31-2010, 10:41 PM	#2
Got Insulin? Hard Snarker Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philly Member #7591 My Ride: 01 Audi TT 225, GVR-4 #72/1000, 91 TSi AWD iTrader: (16)	Aside from wear, do they extend past your fenders? Is your turning ability inhibbited? What are you going to do if it rains? __________________ -Taylor DenOfDebauchery

03-31-2010, 10:44 PM	#3
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03-31-2010, 11:37 PM	#6
AMF Racing Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Jersey Member #323 iTrader: (2)	ya like i said its only going to be from the track and back. i just hate leaving my wheels laying in the parking lot and taking the time to change them after a long night at the track. they are close to the same size as my street tires, so turning shouldnt be an issue and I dont go to the track in the rain, lol. i was more worried about hurting the slicks besides the added wear on them. __________________ CARS-------------------------------BIKES 02 CIVIC SI----------------------- 03 VTR1000 89 XJ--------------------------------79 GS1000 09 PILOT

03-31-2010, 11:49 PM	#7
Got Insulin? Hard Snarker Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philly Member #7591 My Ride: 01 Audi TT 225, GVR-4 #72/1000, 91 TSi AWD iTrader: (16)	Just because you're not going in the rain doesn't mean you won't get caught in it at some point. __________________ -Taylor DenOfDebauchery

03-31-2010, 10:52 PM	#4
ThePrimerSuspect Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: philly Member #1241 iTrader: (0)	i worked with a guy who DD'ed his car on slicks, unless it rained. he never had a problem

03-31-2010, 11:02 PM	#5
Vr-4-Life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philly PA Member #1961 My Ride: BMW E60 M5 V10 6 Speed --- Ducati Monster 696 iTrader: (4)	lol it really depends on the car man.... slicks on a honda are no big deal unless they're too big for the wheel well and you cant turn... regardless your turning radius will be hindered, but it should be drivable... in the rain slicks arent bad unless you hit standing water like puddles, then you can count on l hydroplaning... maybe even losing control if youre going fast enough.

04-01-2010, 12:18 AM	#8
AMF Racing Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Jersey Member #323 iTrader: (2)	true but being such a short drive im not to concerned about it. __________________ CARS-------------------------------BIKES 02 CIVIC SI----------------------- 03 VTR1000 89 XJ--------------------------------79 GS1000 09 PILOT

04-01-2010, 01:20 AM	#10
Foolinaround TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: McGuire AFB Member #9448 My Ride: 2016 GTI SE w/PP/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III iTrader: (2)	I drove with slicks on my integra to the track 30 mins away fine,it started raining on the way home and i went to make a right turn,there was no turning i just kept going straight. __________________ -John C-17 Loadmaster DenOfDebauchery

04-01-2010, 01:25 AM	#11
JankyS13 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Member #15373 My Ride: 91.S13.KA-T iTrader: (1)	slicks + street = asking the police to pull you over even ten minutes away. just suck it up go w/ a friend that doesn't run their car on the track and throw tools and street tires in the trunk. I mean why be so lazy? lol

04-01-2010, 01:31 AM	#12
Foolinaround TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: McGuire AFB Member #9448 My Ride: 2016 GTI SE w/PP/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III iTrader: (2)	As long as the tires don't interfere with his turning radius,you have nothing to pull him over for. __________________ -John C-17 Loadmaster DenOfDebauchery

04-01-2010, 01:33 AM	#13
telopyros Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nazareth, PA Member #15126 My Ride: 06 MS6 iTrader: (0)	its not that far....the f-body crowd runs drag radials on the street all the time...I know there is a HUGE difference going to a slick but.....I knew a few that would DD on D/R's and numerous times run slicks to go to the track PS: just making that point, you are refering to putting slicks on drive/steering wheels...that will change things __________________ 06' MS6 liquid silver/CP-E excel nano SRI/JBarone SSP/CP-E RMM/MSD dashhawk

04-01-2010, 01:44 AM	#15
AMF Racing Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Jersey Member #323 iTrader: (2)	true. guess i'll worry about it after i get the car running again, lmfao. __________________ CARS-------------------------------BIKES 02 CIVIC SI----------------------- 03 VTR1000 89 XJ--------------------------------79 GS1000 09 PILOT

04-01-2010, 05:10 PM	#18
EvlEgl Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Member #1412 My Ride: 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe iTrader: (0)	Man, If Only you knew someone who lived A MILE FROM THE TRACK... Just change your **** at my place and keep your slicks here...I got plenty of room. __________________ 2010 Tsukuba Red Genesis Coupe 3.8 2008 Kawasaki ZX6R [FRSH]

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