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Old 09-24-2011, 10:30 PM
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Question traction issue continued?
I went racing to night and the only thing I changed, I switched the slicks from side to side and it it actually helped the car. So my question is are the slicks shot?

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Old 09-25-2011, 08:28 AM
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When you switched them..how much did the 60' gain?

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Old 09-25-2011, 08:34 AM
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Could you post a side shot of your car, how level does it sit front to rear?

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Old 09-25-2011, 08:45 AM
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No it does not mean slicks are shot, The small threads or the way tires where wearing was turned around, you could of picked up a tenth

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Old 09-25-2011, 09:20 AM
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On new slicks the car usually 60 fts around 1.40 to 1.43 through the summer it was 1.45 to 1.50. Last night after switching sides it was back to 1.40 to 1.42,that makes me happy

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No it does not mean slicks are shot, The small threads or the way tires where wearing was turned around, you could of picked up a tenth
Agree,your tire are more efficient if you swap them from side to side. I try to do it as often as I can.

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MT recommends doing this periodically.

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Agree,your tire are more efficient if you swap them from side to side. I try to do it as often as I can.
I rotate them after every outing usually.

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Old 09-25-2011, 06:56 PM
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I rotate them after every outing usually.
X2 I rotate every ten runs, tires stay happy.

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Old 09-25-2011, 08:55 PM
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Thanks everyone I will try to rotate them if it will keep the car happy!

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