RacingJake
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Will a 7 inch slick work on a GSXR 5.5 inch wheel???????
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Jake
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Jake
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Will a 7 inch slick work on a GSXR 5.5 inch wheel
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cbxchris
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What you may get into is the tire slipping on the wheel. The rim lock portion on aftermarket wheels like kosman are designed to really grip the bead. A suzuki factory wheel is not designed for the low pressures of a slick. A lot will depend on how much traction and HP you have.
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Richie
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it will work, i have a mickey tompson on my bike, it works great.
Richie
how do you post pictures?
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it will work, i have a mickey tompson on my bike, it works great.
Richie
how do you post pictures?
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Paul
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Drill the rim & fit self tapping screws if you have any doubt. The screws will stop the tyre turning on the rim.cbxchris said:
It's standard practice when running tyres at low pressures. The scews only need to penetrate the tyre by about 1/8"
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Anonymous
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is your slick round in shape from sidewall to sidewall or is it supposed to be semi flat like a cars?
RacingJake
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I'm going with a flat slick for 1/8 mile drag racing. A friend of mine recommends a 7 inch slick and I'm trying to find out what will work without spending to much money.
I'm a budget racer or just plain cheap to say the least.
I'm a budget racer or just plain cheap to say the least.
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RifRafRacing
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7 inch slick
7 inch slick
I use a mickey thompson on a 5.5"/17 rim with pressure @ 10 lbs with no problems.These tires cost about $150.-,and the traction is excellent.
7 inch slick
I use a mickey thompson on a 5.5"/17 rim with pressure @ 10 lbs with no problems.These tires cost about $150.-,and the traction is excellent.
RacingJake
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Thanks Guys
I going to find a GSXR 5,5 rim and mount a M/T on it. From what I hear the axle is the same size.
Jake
I going to find a GSXR 5,5 rim and mount a M/T on it. From what I hear the axle is the same size.
Jake
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Billy Ricks
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Even if the axle isn't the same size the outer diameter on the bearings will be. If the id is different just knock out the bearings and use yours.
RacingJake
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I found a GSXR swingarm and the guy said it was 2-4 inches longer than a stock GS one, so much the better. Now I'm just waiting to find a 5.5 rim then I'll order a M/T 7 inch slick and it's back to the track.
RacingJake
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Re: 7 inch slick
Re: 7 inch slick
What is the part number for your M/T?
I was thinking of ordering M/T 3221 from their web site and mounting it on a 17x5.5 rim.
jake
Re: 7 inch slick
RifRafRacing said:
What is the part number for your M/T?
I was thinking of ordering M/T 3221 from their web site and mounting it on a 17x5.5 rim.
jake
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