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Tire Stagger on Drag Slicks? #269340 03/28/09 09:29 AM 03/28/09 09:29 AM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,595 On the south side of Nowhere S S/ST 3040 OP master
S/ST 3040 OP master S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,595 On the south side of Nowhere	I just took delivery of my new slicks in an effort to get the car, at least rolling and ready for a drivetrain. Uninflated, measurements appear to be in error but, SOMEBODY is getting a phone call on Monday. I'm sure it will all work out but, why would somebody pull a "pair" of tires that are marked this far apart? 5124709-DSCN2142.JPG (223 downloads)

Re: Fastback Barracuda...........Oval Track?? [Re: S/ST 3040] #269341 03/28/09 09:32 AM 03/28/09 09:32 AM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Just looking at them the sides seem way off... where did you get them

Re: Fastback Barracuda...........Oval Track?? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #269342 03/28/09 09:42 AM 03/28/09 09:42 AM
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S/ST 3040 OP master S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,595 On the south side of Nowhere	Quote: Just looking at them the sides seem way off... where did you get them They are not as far off as the picture makes them appear. (without being mounted) My problem is, I'd think they could still get a closer match if they have several to pick from. I don't particularly care to be stuck with them if there's an 1" difference, after they get mounted.

Re: Fastback Barracuda...........Oval Track?? [Re: S/ST 3040] #269343 03/28/09 09:46 AM 03/28/09 09:46 AM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: Quote: Just looking at them the sides seem way off... where did you get them They are not as far off as the picture makes them appear. (without being mounted) My problem is, I'd think they could still get a closer match if they have several to pick from. I don't particularly care to be stuck with them if there's an 1" difference, after they get mounted. I hear ya.... specially that they are measured and they sent them out that far off

Re: Fastback Barracuda...........Oval Track?? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #269344 03/28/09 10:06 AM 03/28/09 10:06 AM
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neonic enthusiast Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 251 SD USA	Are you sure that is the uninflated measurements? I had a set of Hoosiers that were numbered off like that. When I called them they said that number means nothing to consumers. Its a 60 psi hot inflation check that they perform. When I mounted them and set air pres. they were the same size.

Re: Fastback Barracuda...........Oval Track?? [Re: neonic] #269345 03/28/09 10:18 AM 03/28/09 10:18 AM
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S/ST 3040 OP master S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,595 On the south side of Nowhere	hmmmm.............I'm sure their measurement was inflated. My check, uninflated only shows 1/2" difference. (94 1/4"-94 3/4") They should be 97 1/2"-98" anyway. I'll be sure the tire manufacturer and I have an understanding before these get mounted.

Re: Fastback Barracuda...........Oval Track?? [Re: S/ST 3040] #269346 03/28/09 04:04 PM 03/28/09 04:04 PM
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johnnyp member J Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 125 Lexington South Carolina	Mount them .Fill them to about 35 psi and put them in the hot sun they will come with in a 1/4 to a 1/2 inch of each other.

Re: Fastback Barracuda...........Oval Track?? [Re: johnnyp] #269347 03/28/09 04:07 PM 03/28/09 04:07 PM
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S/ST 3040 OP master S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,595 On the south side of Nowhere	Hot sun??? I wanted to put them on the car before June. I was counting on them being 31" in diameter too. At least Phoenix says their 13" x 31" are actually 30.6"

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Re: Fastback Barracuda...........Oval Track?? [Re: S/ST 3040] #269349 03/29/09 01:25 AM 03/29/09 01:25 AM
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Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,176 Bend,OR USA	If I was you I would send them back and get a match set to start with , within 1/4 inch is my preference Check the tire numbers(seriel number and mold #)to mkae sure you get a match set Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

Re: Fastback Barracuda...........Oval Track?? [Re: Cab_Burge] #269350 03/29/09 08:31 AM 03/29/09 08:31 AM
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S/ST 3040 OP master S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,595 On the south side of Nowhere	They are Mickey Thompson tires that I bought through Summit. I called Summit Customer Services shortly after recieving them. They told me, the slicks are sent to them in pairs and they ship them out the same way. There's a note on the slicks (label) to call M/T Tech line if they are more than 3/4" difference in circumference. I don't expect every single tire to come out identical but, feel if they go to the trouble of measuring every one.............they should be matched much closer, especially for the price.

Re: Fastback Barracuda...........Oval Track?? [Re: S/ST 3040] #269351 03/29/09 08:45 AM 03/29/09 08:45 AM
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Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	thats why you buy slicks from Harlow tire....

Re: Fastback Barracuda...........Oval Track?? [Re: Quicktree] #269352 03/29/09 08:49 AM 03/29/09 08:49 AM
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VernMotor master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 7,348 Mt.Vernon ,Ohio	Quote: thats why you buy slicks from Harlow tire.... Got that right !!

Re: Fastback Barracuda...........Oval Track?? [Re: VernMotor] #269353 03/29/09 09:00 AM 03/29/09 09:00 AM
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S/ST 3040 OP master S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,595 On the south side of Nowhere	Phone number please? If I can't get this worked out to my satisfaction with a phone call tomorrow, Summit can send a call tag for these.

Re: Fastback Barracuda...........Oval Track?? [Re: S/ST 3040] #269354 03/29/09 09:17 AM 03/29/09 09:17 AM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: Phone number please? If I can't get this worked out to my satisfaction with a phone call tomorrow, Summit can send a call tag for these. I've been buying from Harlow for the last 3 sets 1849 N Wayne Rd Westland, MI 48185 (734) 722-0061‎ (734) 722-0052‎

Re: Fastback Barracuda...........Oval Track?? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #269355 03/29/09 09:22 AM 03/29/09 09:22 AM
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S/ST 3040 OP master S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,595 On the south side of Nowhere	Thanks Mike.

Re: Fastback Barracuda...........Oval Track?? [Re: S/ST 3040] #269356 03/29/09 01:28 PM 03/29/09 01:28 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,176 Bend,OR USA C Cab_Burge I Win
Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,176 Bend,OR USA	Quote: Phone number please? If I can't get this worked out to my satisfaction with a phone call tomorrow, Summit can send a call tag for these. Contact M/T (Cooper tires) and complain to them, ask them to have Summit contact you about replacing them. Drag tires that are that far off are dangerous in a car with a spool, you may want to mention that to M/T rep that you speak to As far as the Summit persons comment on pairs of tires I'm sure every pair is bundled together so they don't get seperarted before the customer recieves them the last I heard is that Summit buys tires from Cooper and M/T by the railroad car loads Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

Re: Tire Stagger on Drag Slicks? [Re: S/ST 3040] #269357 03/29/09 02:18 PM 03/29/09 02:18 PM
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super451b super stock Joined: May 2003 Posts: 854 Bloomingdale , OH	I got a set of M/T's from summit a couple years ago that had a 7/8" difference. I called summit's customers service and and he told me up to 3/4" difference would be fine. When I explained that the pair I received showed 7/8" difference he said that he'd send another pair and a pick up tag . The very next day , the new set shows up that had a 7/8" difference between them, but they were the two exact sizes that I had previously received , so I could choose between which size that I preferred to run.

Re: Tire Stagger on Drag Slicks? [Re: super451b] #269358 03/31/09 02:42 PM 03/31/09 02:42 PM
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S/ST 3040 OP master S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,595 On the south side of Nowhere	Well, I called M/T Tech yesterday and was told they do not ship slicks to Summit in pairs but, in bulk. I sort of figured that. Next call was back to Summits Customer Service. Apparently the first guy I called Saturday just passed the buck and hung up. No note was made on my order of my complaint. I get a different guy this time..........UPS showed up a few minutes ago with a pair of 97" & 97 1/4" Much Better.

Re: Tire Stagger on Drag Slicks? [Re: S/ST 3040] #269359 04/01/09 01:21 AM 04/01/09 01:21 AM
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Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,176 Bend,OR USA	Quote: Well, I called M/T Tech yesterday and was told they do not ship slicks to Summit in pairs but, in bulk. I sort of figured that. Next call was back to Summits Customer Service. Apparently the first guy I called Saturday just passed the buck and hung up. No note was made on my order of my complaint. I get a different guy this time..........UPS showed up a few minutes ago with a pair of 97" & 97 1/4" Much Better. Thanks for letting us know Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

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