Guest norm[T12SDSUD] Posted March 5, 2001 Share Posted March 5, 2001 Hey guys, there is a place near me that retreads slicks with the correct tire compound, but I am wondering if anyone has any experience with this technique and if the car launched just as well with the retread slicks. I can get it done for $90 as opposed to $240 for new slicks so if its effective then its worth it. Please let me know if you have ever tried this out. Thanks,norm ------------------ "Ya Gotta Drive IT like ya Hate IT!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted March 5, 2001 Share Posted March 5, 2001 Norm, not sure about a pure slick, but the Buick turbo boys use a radial recap with great success. It is a fully treaded, soft compound layered over a radial carcass, making for a nice street/race tire. I actually had a pair and used it a couple of times but did not get a chance to see how well they grip because I was having serious spoolup problems at the time. There are some big HP Buicks using them and like any product, there are mixed reviews, but it is a good price/performer. The only drawback is that they are heavy and sometimes difficult to balance. I would imagine with the slick, the retread will probably also be a little heavier than normal. ------------------ Scottie 71 240GN-Z Scottie's GNZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickB Posted March 7, 2001 Share Posted March 7, 2001 It can be done...used to be quite often. I had a pair of recaps on a wild vega Wagon (see my website). Scottie is right though, they camn be hard or... impossible to balance. I have checked out the Buick guys and their radial recaps...I like them! I would like to have some for my Z! ------------------ RickB@DragRacer.com 280V8 http://www.rickb.racemail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
![Guest norm[T12SDSUD]](https://forums.hybridz.org/uploads/set_resources_1/84c1e40ea0e759e3f1505eb1788ddf3c_default_photo.png)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.