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BeetleBug
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Tires, Tiger, Size and Space.
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April 22, 2008, 08:14:20 am »
Hi guys,
I have always liked the way Tiger Rag top car looks - it`s hard and mean, just the way I like them
Those huge Hoosier Quick Time Pro DOT slicks look fantastic on his car. But what has he done to make them work?
The data for the tire is;
Tire Size Tread; 26x 9.50-15LT
Width Approx; 8"
Dia Approx; 26.1
Rim Measured; 6-8"
Does he use long axles or spacers? I would have guessed that such a huge tire on the BRM`s would touch the spring plate if not.
Thanks.
Best rgs
BB
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Trond Dahl
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Re: Tires, Tiger, Size and Space.
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April 22, 2008, 10:21:23 am »
I hope somebody can answer this question because I love those tires :-)
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beetletom
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Re: Tires, Tiger, Size and Space.
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April 22, 2008, 12:17:51 pm »
and whats that exhaust!??
i though he would of used a turbo muffler...?
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team97
DKK
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Re: Tires, Tiger, Size and Space.
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April 22, 2008, 15:27:29 pm »
Quote from: beetletom on April 22, 2008, 12:17:51 pm
and whats that exhaust!??
i though he would of used a turbo muffler...?
The exhaust is a custom sidewinder he made for himself, as for the wheels, If I remember correctly they are Flat Four BRMs and short axles.
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Der Kleiner Panzers III
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BeetleBug
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Snabba grabben...
Re: Tires, Tiger, Size and Space.
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April 22, 2008, 15:36:05 pm »
Quote from: team97 on April 22, 2008, 15:27:29 pm
Quote from: beetletom on April 22, 2008, 12:17:51 pm
and whats that exhaust!??
i though he would of used a turbo muffler...?
The exhaust is a custom sidewinder he made for himself, as for the wheels, If I remember correctly they are Flat Four BRMs and short axles.
Thanks! No spacers behind the wheels? And does anyone know the ET on the Flat Fours?
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Mags
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Re: Tires, Tiger, Size and Space.
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April 22, 2008, 15:42:33 pm »
Karl Magnus,i think he have 6"Flat four Brm Wheels,short axel and no Spacer.
I also have this tires.i got them from Summit.
Magne
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richie
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Re: Tires, Tiger, Size and Space.
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April 22, 2008, 16:34:13 pm »
Quote from: BeetleBug on April 22, 2008, 08:14:20 am
Hi guys,
I have always liked the way Tiger Rag top car looks - it`s hard and mean, just the way I like them
Those huge Hoosier Quick Time Pro DOT slicks look fantastic on his car. But what has he done to make them work?
The data for the tire is;
Tire Size Tread; 26x 9.50-15LT
Width Approx; 8"
Dia Approx; 26.1
Rim Measured; 6-8"
Does he use long axles or spacers? I would have guessed that such a huge tire on the BRM`s would touch the spring plate if not.
Thanks.
Best rgs
BB
Maybe the question is does he actually drive it like that?
cheers richie,uk
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Zach Gomulka
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Re: Tires, Tiger, Size and Space.
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April 22, 2008, 17:45:22 pm »
I'm pretty sure those are regular 5" FF BRM's... and no I dont think he drives it like that. Those tires are massive, once you see it in real life you will assume the same
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Sarge
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Re: Tires, Tiger, Size and Space.
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April 22, 2008, 20:07:27 pm »
team97 got it right....I called to get the straight scoop. According to Tiger, it was blind luck that it all fit. No spacers, 5" Flat4 rims, original brakes and spring plates. Enjoy it while you can...911 Fuchs alloys and M&H's are coming soon.
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BeetleBug
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Snabba grabben...
Re: Tires, Tiger, Size and Space.
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April 22, 2008, 21:47:25 pm »
Thank you guys...! Highly appreciated. So it`s all about the look and no function..... I guess the ride can be pretty interesting with a tire/rim combo like the one he use.
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BB
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67worshipper
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Re: Tires, Tiger, Size and Space.
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April 22, 2008, 21:47:53 pm »
it just looks right! even the front looks cool.it doesnt look narrowed either.perhaps this the new breed of cal look? we could call it phat look
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team97
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Re: Tires, Tiger, Size and Space.
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April 22, 2008, 21:57:57 pm »
Quote from: Sarge on April 22, 2008, 20:07:27 pm
team97 got it right....I called to get the straight scoop. According to Tiger, it was blind luck that it all fit. No spacers, 5" Flat4 rims, original brakes and spring plates. Enjoy it while you can...911 Fuchs alloys and M&H's are coming soon.
Hey Sarge, I've known Tiger since we were 16 years old, all of his cars had the tuck just right with big ass tires on the back and yes he does drive it like that.
Glenn
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NoBars
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Re: Tires, Tiger, Size and Space.
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April 22, 2008, 22:22:17 pm »
On a similar note, 235 M&Hs 6" wide Bogarts with equal backspace and short axles? 215s look a little skinny for my taste.
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Rennsurfer
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Re: Tires, Tiger, Size and Space.
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April 22, 2008, 23:25:28 pm »
Quote from: 67worshipper on April 22, 2008, 21:47:53 pm
it just looks right! even the front looks cool.it doesnt look narrowed either.perhaps this the new breed of cal look? we could call it phat look
To most of us old farts that built cars in the '70s/'80s, that's just a normal Cal Look front and rear. Also my fave way for the stance and track width to sit.
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Sarge
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Re: Tires, Tiger, Size and Space.
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April 22, 2008, 23:37:19 pm »
Quote from: team97 on April 22, 2008, 21:57:57 pm
Hey Sarge, I've known Tiger since we were 16 years old...
Glenn
Oh yeah...well Tiger's dad and my dad went to seperate schools together
Quote from: DKK_Fred on April 22, 2008, 23:25:28 pm
Quote from: 67worshipper on April 22, 2008, 21:47:53 pm
it just looks right! even the front looks cool.it doesnt look narrowed either.perhaps this the new breed of cal look? we could call it phat look
To most of us old farts that built cars in the '70s/'80s, that's just a normal Cal Look front and rear. Also my fave way for the stance and track width to sit.
Thanks for straightening that out, Mark!
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Zach Gomulka
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Re: Tires, Tiger, Size and Space.
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April 23, 2008, 02:32:40 am »
I'll stand corrected.... but the only driving I've seen that car do since he put the fat rubber on was off and on the trailor
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Rennsurfer
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Re: Tires, Tiger, Size and Space.
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April 23, 2008, 06:11:19 am »
Quote from: Sarge on April 22, 2008, 23:37:19 pm
Thanks for straightening that out, Mark!
Don't mention it... but I'm not the one to thank. Anyone who built cars back then. <---THOSE are the people to thank.
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nicolas
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Re: Tires, Tiger, Size and Space.
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April 23, 2008, 07:30:27 am »
Quote from: DKK_Fred on April 23, 2008, 06:11:19 am
Quote from: Sarge on April 22, 2008, 23:37:19 pm
Thanks for straightening that out, Mark!
Don't mention it... but I'm not the one to thank. Anyone who built cars back then. <---THOSE are the people to thank.
so humble.
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team97
DKK
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Re: Tires, Tiger, Size and Space.
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April 23, 2008, 14:06:51 pm »
Quote from: Sarge on April 22, 2008, 23:37:19 pm
Quote from: team97 on April 22, 2008, 21:57:57 pm
Hey Sarge, I've known Tiger since we were 16 years old...
Glenn
Oh yeah...well Tiger's dad and my dad went to seperate schools together
did not.............I know what you are but what an I?............nanananaaaaaaaaaana.
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Der Kleiner Panzers III
D.K.K.
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Re: Tires, Tiger, Size and Space.
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April 23, 2008, 16:08:15 pm »
Quote from: nicolas on April 23, 2008, 07:30:27 am
so humble.
Gosh darn it, is my Humble Acting 101 class starting to surface?
On another note, I hope to pick up my new A1 exhaust today. We'll see.
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Sarge
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Re: Tires, Tiger, Size and Space.
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April 23, 2008, 16:14:30 pm »
Hey Glenn, how about setting Zach straight on Tiger trailering his car around...that's not right! I remember him driving to my place and on to the Grandnational Roadster Show in Pomona last year and that it drizzled on the way home...BIG FUN with those slicks on the freeway
YIKES!!!
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DKP III
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Re: Tires, Tiger, Size and Space.
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April 23, 2008, 16:37:27 pm »
Dang, that sounds scary, Sarge. By the by... cool avatar!
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Sarge
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Re: Tires, Tiger, Size and Space.
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April 23, 2008, 16:44:45 pm »
Quote from: DKK_Fred on April 23, 2008, 16:37:27 pm
Dang, that sounds scary, Sarge. By the by... cool avatar!
What avatar?
Enjoy your new A1 pipes, dude!
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Jim Ratto
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Re: Tires, Tiger, Size and Space.
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April 23, 2008, 17:02:51 pm »
Yeah Sarge, I remember Tiger showing up @ your place, that drizzly, damp morning @ your place.... ON THOSE SLICKS
Then the deluge on the way home after the GNRS.... I had enough 'fun' on my all-weather radials, can't imagine the drive on those steamrollers... more power to Tiger.
and BTW that exhaust sounded like Satan on steroids.
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Zach Gomulka
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Re: Tires, Tiger, Size and Space.
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April 23, 2008, 17:48:19 pm »
OK OK OK OK!!!!
I'd love to see a pic of those wheels a turnin'
Not because I still doubt, just because I'd like to see it as I never have! That is a bad ass car!!
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NoBars
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Re: Tires, Tiger, Size and Space.
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May 03, 2008, 18:44:48 pm »
So what hooks better, M&Hs or the Hoosiers? Tire weight?
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