Some pics of the slicks and skinnies mounted

SWThomas · 10-25-2007, 08:36 PM

I got them mounted today. The mechanic was a little reluctant but he mounted them without using any lubricant. They went on nice and easy without any damage to the bead. Hopefully I won't get any slip but if I do I predict it will be very minor and not adversely affect my short times.

Here is what they look like on the truck....

1BAD4DR · 10-25-2007, 08:52 PM

That looks great man!!!!

SWThomas · 10-25-2007, 08:55 PM

Thanks! I now have a real appreciation for how light these wheels/tires are. After throwing them on I could definitely feel the huge weight difference when I put the stockers back on.

wade w · 10-25-2007, 09:47 PM

I had a problem with the chevelle turning the tires on the wheels. I started mounting them with beadbreaker. It evaporates. then I would go around the bead on the wheel with a buffer wheel to rough it up a little. I didnt have anymore problems with it and it has got a 1.50 60ft.

SWThomas · 10-25-2007, 09:53 PM

I'm gonna see how they do at the track rental on the 10th. If I'm having issues with them then I'll take some kind of action to correct it.

wade w · 10-25-2007, 10:17 PM

The truck does look good like that.

SWThomas · 10-25-2007, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wade w

The truck does look good like that.

Thanks!

Whaler · 10-25-2007, 10:27 PM

Race ready! Looks good.

91notch · 10-25-2007, 10:38 PM

looks good man.

SWThomas · 10-25-2007, 10:42 PM

Thanks fellas!

Lurch · 10-26-2007, 02:00 AM

Very Nice shpuld see some great times, with that set up Mitch.

05Saleen · 10-26-2007, 06:55 AM

Nice!!!

Magoo · 10-26-2007, 08:39 AM

Looks good man!! I know what you mean about the weight difference, mine are noticeable I can only imagine with the heavy lightning wheels/tires.

dkbmxer002 · 10-26-2007, 02:46 PM

looks good.

EZ03 · 10-26-2007, 07:38 PM

Looken good!

SWThomas · 10-28-2007, 07:14 PM

Thanks for the compliments fellas.

10-25-2007, 08:36 PM	#1
SWThomas Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Port Royal Posts: 534	Some pics of the slicks and skinnies mounted I got them mounted today. The mechanic was a little reluctant but he mounted them without using any lubricant. They went on nice and easy without any damage to the bead. Hopefully I won't get any slip but if I do I predict it will be very minor and not adversely affect my short times. Here is what they look like on the truck.... __________________ 2008 Black Toyota Tundra 4X4 DC Limited My MySpace Page iPhone Hacks & Modding

10-25-2007, 08:52 PM	#2
1BAD4DR Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Goose Creek, SC Posts: 1,364	That looks great man!!!! __________________ I wish dupree would hurry up...

10-25-2007, 08:55 PM	#3
SWThomas Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Port Royal Posts: 534	Thanks! I now have a real appreciation for how light these wheels/tires are. After throwing them on I could definitely feel the huge weight difference when I put the stockers back on. __________________ 2008 Black Toyota Tundra 4X4 DC Limited My MySpace Page iPhone Hacks & Modding

10-25-2007, 09:53 PM	#5
SWThomas Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Port Royal Posts: 534	I'm gonna see how they do at the track rental on the 10th. If I'm having issues with them then I'll take some kind of action to correct it. __________________ 2008 Black Toyota Tundra 4X4 DC Limited My MySpace Page iPhone Hacks & Modding

10-25-2007, 10:38 PM	#9
91notch Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: charleston, sc Posts: 1,131	looks good man. __________________ RTCTTFMF!

10-25-2007, 09:47 PM	#4
wade w Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Savannah GA Posts: 1,725	I had a problem with the chevelle turning the tires on the wheels. I started mounting them with beadbreaker. It evaporates. then I would go around the bead on the wheel with a buffer wheel to rough it up a little. I didnt have anymore problems with it and it has got a 1.50 60ft.

10-25-2007, 10:17 PM	#6
wade w Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Savannah GA Posts: 1,725	The truck does look good like that.

10-25-2007, 10:27 PM	#8
Whaler Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Ashley Posts: 2,498	Race ready! Looks good.

10-25-2007, 10:42 PM	#10
SWThomas Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Port Royal Posts: 534	Thanks fellas! __________________ 2008 Black Toyota Tundra 4X4 DC Limited My MySpace Page iPhone Hacks & Modding

10-26-2007, 02:00 AM	#11
Lurch Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Goose Creek SC Posts: 554	NICE!! Very Nice shpuld see some great times, with that set up Mitch.

10-26-2007, 06:55 AM	#12
05Saleen Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Goose Creek, SC Posts: 3,159	Nice!!! __________________ 05 Saleen, 91 Mustang LX, 99 Lightning

10-26-2007, 08:39 AM	#13
Magoo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 925	Looks good man!! I know what you mean about the weight difference, mine are noticeable I can only imagine with the heavy lightning wheels/tires. __________________ Black 2003 Cobra Ported, Upper/Lower Pullied, Sprayed......going corn Slow 2010 BMW 335i JB4-G5iso, DCI, E85 2002 GSX-R600 Full Bolt-ons

10-26-2007, 02:46 PM	#14
dkbmxer002 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: orlando/charleston/savannah/D.C. Posts: 2,265	looks good. __________________ white 90's ls single cam nitrous hatchback

10-26-2007, 07:38 PM	#15
EZ03 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 587	Looken good!

10-28-2007, 07:14 PM	#16
SWThomas Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Port Royal Posts: 534	Thanks for the compliments fellas. __________________ 2008 Black Toyota Tundra 4X4 DC Limited My MySpace Page iPhone Hacks & Modding