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Front skinnies?

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Posted by: driller

What tire size would fit the 16x4 wheel to use as front runners?

Posted by: Jibit

I thought you just use a couple of spares for the front? don't they have sizes on them?

Posted by: driller

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Originally Posted by Jibit

I thought you just use a couple of spares for the front? don't they have sizes on them?

They are T125/70D16. You might run 'em down the track, but I'm not goin' to.

Posted by: Jibit

Quote:

Originally Posted by driller

They are T125/70D16. You might run 'em down the track, but I'm not goin' to.

nope, I never had but I thought some people did

Posted by: Jibit

Quote:

Originally Posted by driller

They are T125/70D16. You might run 'em down the track, but I'm not goin' to.

although you're talking to a guy that drove on Nitto DR's through winter

Maybe I should try them

Posted by: 02LSE96LSC91SE84TC

Will a track let you run a temp? Sounds a little crazy.

Posted by: driller

How 'bout these?

Description

175R16 - Dunlop Trident Taxi Blackwall

Details

SKU: 66235
Construction: 6 ply rated poly/steel tubeless
Load Capacity: 1653 @ 54 psi
Overall Diameter: 26.97
Tread Width: 4.60

Universal Tire

Posted by: 02LSE96LSC91SE84TC

All the skinnies are for mostly 15s, and oddly 17 & 18s. That would work perhaps, is it speed rated? As long as it doesn't look like a temp I doubt you'd get a second look. Does that need a tube?

You got a set of aluminum SC space saver spare wheels don't ya.

Edit: says tubeless, and 54psi...perfect.

Posted by: driller

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Originally Posted by 02LSE96LSC91SE84TC

All the skinnies are for mostly 15s, and oddly 17 & 18s. That would work perhaps, is it speed rated? As long as it doesn't look like a temp I doubt you'd get a second look. Does that need a tube?

You got a set of aluminum SC space saver spare wheels don't ya.

Edit: says tubeless, and 54psi...perfect.

I'd have to contact them for more details, but I'm thinking as a 'taxi' tire, it's pretty tough and the load rating is good for a tire that size.

Posted by: cavemansmarkviii

Sounds a hell of a lot safer than the temp spares. I'd need ice skates in hell before I tried that one and I've drivin on one at 85 on the freeway. I felt like impending doom was upon me.

Posted by: driller

I picked these up from www.rogerkrausracing.com

They are vintage Dunlop Racing 550-16 tires. They have a diameter if 27.1 inches and a tread width of 4.2 inches. I weighed them at 16 pounds each. They are a Dunlop "204" compound which is very hard and should result in minimum rolling resistance.

Posted by: cavemansmarkviii

Looks good to me!

Posted by: Limey

Mmmmmmmmmmm Crossssss-pliiiiesssss ......

I think I'll go and lie down now.

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