Wheel size for drifting?
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Cheap ones that you can get some cheap tires for. I know guys that drift that shop exclusively for tires in piles behind tire shops. lol
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I'm trying to figure out what size to get. I have some cheap tires picked out. I just don't know what size to buy.
Height of the sidewall will not play as much as the contact patch will. Going wider will have more traction than narrow. It will be more stable, and easier to control, but more traction. Honestly you should try a few different sizes and see what works the best for your setup. Also changing the suspension may also change the best tire for the rig too. You will want to make sure to put axle braces on to prevent wrap up of the axle, that is really common on leaf spring rigs.
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Thanks for the info but I am wanting to know what tire size. I have some rims that are 15x7 and I'm not looking to spend money on more rims just yet.
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You probably won't find a lot of info/suggestions here. We just don't do that.
I like doing it... I just cant afford to. Drifting costs more than drag racing and or oval track... And I dont have one of those any more either
These S10's just getting used for everything now days.
If you are into drifting you should pick up a car and dedicate it for drifting you cannot go wrong with a Miata or a 240SX as a base for a drift car.
As for tire size that is something you need to figure out yourself to see what works for you, different people have different preferences.
If you are into drifting you should pick up a car and dedicate it for drifting you cannot go wrong with a Miata or a 240SX as a base for a drift car.
As for tire size that is something you need to figure out yourself to see what works for you, different people have different preferences.
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Should we even ask about horsepower?? We had some yahoo's drifting in the school parking lot...before I made the school district my hobby. Now there are gates. Even the 350Z's couldn't manage it unless it was wet out.
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I already stated I only have a measly 210 or 215 hp. I'm new to this so I am not looking to kill my self with 400-500hp just yet. I'm trying to learn control before I try my had at something with big power. Thats why I want to use the s10 to build some skills and save money up to get something better when I am a little more skilled.
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Well....excuuuuuse me. What year/engine/mods do you have to get 215hp?
You may want to consider a aftermarket transmission cooler and fan upgrades.
And if this truck is your daily driver and you cannot afford another car as you stated above I actually recommend you wait because drifting and abusing a 4L60E like that is just begging for problems that is assuming you have an automatic which is not great for drifting to begin with.
There is an old saying, you got to pay to play.
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