Is it safe for a Donut?

[mcmmotorsports]

Is it safe to use a pair of donuts as an affordable alternative for skinny front tires for an occasional trip to the drag strip?

 

[SunburstGoldGT]

I wouldnt think so but my only reasoning behind that is i think all donuts are speed rated really low, like 45 or 55 mph.


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[jbritt1234]

Speed rating on those things are very low, I think it could be Disastrous.

 

[mcmmotorsports]

That was my fear since I would be hitting about 102 on them for a moment or two.
But I have seen others do this, maybe it was them Hondas running 56.85 through the traps but I could be wrong

 

[PEWTERPONY]

A spare tire would never see 102mph. It would desinigrate and you'd be all over the track. Very stupid idea and I wouldn't advise it

 

[mcmmotorsports]

Okay, I guess I don't always have GOOD ideas. Thanks.

 

[mustangramair]

I have also always heard donuts are rated for like 55 mph max. I wouldn't try it

 

[mcmmotorsports]

I will NOT try this, donuts went in the dumpster. Thanks

 

[ChrisGT]

I will NOT try this, donuts went in the dumpster. Thanks

Good call Mike!

 

[silvrgt]

Yeah...you couldn't try it anyway. No track would let you make passes with donuts. If they did they're insane and will probably be shut down within the next couple weeks.

 

[Screaminyellow7]

yeah i was gonna saw, tech wouldn't pass you

 

[merc123]

102 for a second or two. Over 55 for a few more than a few seconds

Just because I hit mach 1 doesn't mean I didn't hit 400 MPH also.

 

[mcmmotorsports]

102 for a second or two. Over 55 for a few more than a few seconds

Just because I hit mach 1 doesn't mean I didn't hit 400 MPH also.

 

[ChrisGT]

102 for a second or two. Over 55 for a few more than a few seconds

Just because I hit mach 1 doesn't mean I didn't hit 400 MPH also.

Your sarcasm wasn't necessary!

 

[cryptic]

Donuts,

I wonder if you used the spare wheel and a similer sized tire w/ a higher speed rating

 

[smokin'Red35th]

I wonder if you used the spare wheel and a similer sized tire w/ a higher speed rating

Just get skinnies.

 

[merc123]

Your sarcasm wasn't necessary!

Wasn't sarcasm. It was a perspective. He said:

"That was my fear since I would be hitting about 102 on them for a moment or two."

Even though you hit 102 you still hit every other MPH over 55 that the tire isn't rated for. So in correlation, if I hit Mach 1 I'm still hitting 400 MPH. You don't JUST hit Mach 1 without hitting every other MPH in between 0 and Mach 1.

Get it now?

 

[tygr1]

I'll bet they would work fine. Speed ratings are applicable for sustained driving guys.

Anyone remember when dragsters went 150+ on bicycle tires?

In fact, I think it's a hell of an idea!















Please post video!

 

[BlackenedSVT]

I'll bet they would work fine. Speed ratings are applicable for sustained driving guys.

Anyone remember when dragsters went 150+ on bicycle tires?

In fact, I think it's a hell of an idea!
PLEASE POST VIDEO!

oh my. I wouldn't do it. But if you do, i'd like to see the video too.

 

[danny g]

there was an article in 5.0 a few months ago with two cobras going head to head. I believee nitrous pete's setup was waffle wheels with slicks in the back and donuts up front. I think its fine. They are speed rated at 55 for sustained driving which includes turns etc. I think it will be fine. If a nitrous'd 03 cobra can do it yours can too.