Slicks on rear only ? yes / no

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May 19, 2009 | 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by evo unknown

AWD means all wheel drive, therefore, all tires need to be the same.

Even is everyday tires are different between the front and back, the ACD on 05s and 06s throws a code for the ACD. All tires need to be the same. Think, all the high performance awd evos you see at the track run slicks on all four.

oh, thanks for clearing that up. i know how awd works. ive read the awd for dummys thread. but seriously, same question to you then, that i asked mike in post #4. I really want to know why if the diameter is the same, does the tread design matter so much? At least in the matter of one being a actual pattern and one being smooth. Im not going to try it, im just curious.

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May 19, 2009 | 07:45 PM

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I cant say 100% you will screw up the diff or not if they are just close and you dont ride 5k miles like that.. no matter what youll NEVER match the size to a slick with a radial.. When the slick reaches speed it grows.. what you may start out at as far as tire height wont be what you end up at on the top of the track..

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May 19, 2009 | 08:43 PM

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yeah, im definalty not going to risk it. I see what saying about the differences in the tires besides diameter. thanx

May 19, 2009 | 10:17 PM

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Slap a set of drag radials on the front with the same rolling diameter..

May 20, 2009 | 06:23 AM

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Sounds like that could end up in a messy situation. If you look at the photo below you can see its not the rears that have trouble with traction. It's the fronts that have a problem griping when the weight shifts to the rear.

May 20, 2009 | 08:08 AM

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nvr mind

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May 20, 2009 | 08:10 AM

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no do not put them only in rear lol that t case will be toast in no time

May 20, 2009 | 08:37 AM

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May 21, 2009 | 10:15 AM

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AWESOME pic Tony and exaclty why not only is it about using a sticky tire but also how the suspension reacts to the launch which is why it's truley amazing to see what a properly adjusted suspension with slicks can do for an awd evo launch......not like my half-assed lowerinf spring/oem strut combo does

May 21, 2009 | 03:06 PM

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I may have missed it on the board here, but when were you in pinks all out?? any more information on this??

May 21, 2009 | 03:12 PM

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Motorcycle slicks are relatively cheap and you can find stock Evo VIII wheels pretty cheap as well. if you want to run slicks do it correctly and without sacrificing the driveline in the process.

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May 21, 2009 | 03:35 PM

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Motorcycle slicks are relatively cheap and you can find stock Evo VIII wheels pretty cheap as well. if you want to run slicks do it correctly and without sacrificing the driveline in the process.

I guess technically you could say that running motorcycle slicks isn't "correct" but i know what you mean

May 21, 2009 | 03:58 PM

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Its really sweet how 90% of the responses didn't even answer the question....they were just condescending comments made by people who just follow the herd. Heaven forbid someone would have a unique idea.

Then a good response as to why it isn't a good idea.