big n little drivers... - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

TKat13 · 07-29-2015, 11:14 AM

Those that have gone from driving around town on wide front/rear tires and switching to big/little setup, how is the drivability? Is it so bad that you would rather just drive it to the track or is it acceptable?

I am thinking about Weld RTS S77B.

Hpstang · 07-29-2015, 12:09 PM

Bump. Want to know this myself. Those look awesome

not a gt · 07-29-2015, 12:26 PM

I'm in

Tom Yancy · 07-29-2015, 01:24 PM

I can't speak to the driveability of a Mach 1, but my 78 Malibu has always been driven to and from the track, car shows, and just pleasure cruising on 15x3 1/2 Greg Welds with 185/65/r15's on the front and 15x10 Greg Welds with 28X12.5 ET Streets (Bias ply) and I think it drives like normal. I wouldn't want to autocross it or drift with it, but to just drive around, it is not an issue. If it had street tires on the back, I wouldn't even mind driving it in the rain. FWIW.

littlemags · 07-29-2015, 01:27 PM

ok....all my mustangs had front runners and drag radials. I daily drove my 93 cobra for years...rain or shine..even a few snow days...lol

YOU cant dive into corners and cant stand on your brakes...BUT it is totally do-able. My Mach hasn't seen full sized rims in years and I do a lot of crusin (well not this year) but in the past I did.

slojunk91 · 07-29-2015, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlemags

ok....all my mustangs had front runners and drag radials. I daily drove my 93 cobra for years...rain or shine..even a few snow days...lol

YOU cant dive into corners and cant stand on your brakes...BUT it is totally do-able. My Mach hasn't seen full sized rims in years and I do a lot of crusin (well not this year) but in the past I did.

Same here. Also watch out for potholes (NY).

Idaho_mach · 07-29-2015, 02:48 PM

No quick turns other than that I've never had an issue.

jeffrey1 · 07-29-2015, 03:40 PM

Those rims are so nice

Mach828 · 07-29-2015, 04:37 PM

Ya, I just have to drive normal around corners. I can't take the freeway on/off ramp curves at 70mph anymore. Have to use the recommended speed limit. Other than that, they are great. And I miss doing clutch dump uturns too.

TKat13 · 07-29-2015, 07:00 PM

I am real hesitant because of my driving style around corners; I already run -1.2 camber and my tire wears even across the tread. It is a very expensive decision; I would hate to drop that much money and not like it.

I've been going back and forth for 2 months now and just cannot make a decision.

mr-proper · 07-29-2015, 07:02 PM

those wheels are custom, why not buy as a 8inch wide wheel?? my weld rts 17x8 fronts weight only 17lbs and the invos only weight 4lbs more then m&h front runners!
so why skinnys up front on the street???to save 5lbs?? not worth it.
just yesterday someone pulled out in front of me, with skinnys, i would have locked them up right away!

DSG2003Mach1 · 07-29-2015, 09:46 PM

Good to know its not that bad although my intent would only be to drive to the track and back unless I find a money tree to buy a nice low profile trailer

Explosive · 07-30-2015, 11:50 AM

My only concern is the multi/thin spoke drag wheels seem to be the ones that break out in the center which is a big concern IMO.

MeanLX · 07-30-2015, 01:32 PM

I drove my Fox for years on bigs and littles and never had any trouble. However, as others have said, it's dependent on your driving style.

Why are you looking at going with skinnies on the street?

TKat13 · 07-30-2015, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeanLX

I drove my Fox for years on bigs and littles and never had any trouble. However, as others have said, it's dependent on your driving style.

Why are you looking at going with skinnies on the street?

I know the reality of swapping wheels; as soon as I put them on I will be to lazy to take them back off or at least drive it around for a while in between track days. I really do not drive it everyday anymore, but I do drive it at least twice a week.

Or, I may just give up on the idea completely and just buy a second set of rear drift wheels and put some hoosiers on them.

07-29-2015, 11:14 AM	#1
TKat13 Mach-T Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: DFW Posts: 2,865	big n little drivers... Those that have gone from driving around town on wide front/rear tires and switching to big/little setup, how is the drivability? Is it so bad that you would rather just drive it to the track or is it acceptable? I am thinking about Weld RTS S77B. __________________ Darrell Black '04 Mach 1 Track Times (bone-stock w/drs):60 ft - 1.90 \| 1/8 - 8.67 (100 shot,E85,4:10s,Street tire):60 ft - 1.67 \| 1/8 - 7.88 New build - 750rwhp; not track tested (yet) Mods: Build Log Paint&Body Tuned by Manny @ HPP

07-29-2015, 12:09 PM	#2
Hpstang Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Kingsland ga Posts: 398	Re: big n little drivers... Bump. Want to know this myself. Those look awesome

07-29-2015, 12:26 PM	#3
not a gt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waaayy out in the country,leave your GPS at home! Posts: 4,825	Re: big n little drivers... I'm in __________________ 2003 DSG Mach 1-03 Cobra Term/T56 swap: 2.3L Whipple,3.37 Upper,4 lb.lower, ID 1000 injectors,LCD cooling mod,Billetflow idlers,200A Alt,oil cooler delete with MMR adapter plate,MM oil filter kit,FrozenBoost Heat Exchanger Flowtech L.T., Maganaflow O/R X with Magnapacks, FRRP D.S.,T-56 with 26 spline input shaft and anti venom mod with reverse lockout box, FR steel flywheel,Spec Stage 3+,Moser 31 spline axles,FR 3.73 gear Tuned by B.Kurgan 601Hp/558/Tq

07-29-2015, 01:24 PM	#4
Tom Yancy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Attalla Alabama Posts: 130	Re: big n little drivers... I can't speak to the driveability of a Mach 1, but my 78 Malibu has always been driven to and from the track, car shows, and just pleasure cruising on 15x3 1/2 Greg Welds with 185/65/r15's on the front and 15x10 Greg Welds with 28X12.5 ET Streets (Bias ply) and I think it drives like normal. I wouldn't want to autocross it or drift with it, but to just drive around, it is not an issue. If it had street tires on the back, I wouldn't even mind driving it in the rain. FWIW.

07-29-2015, 01:27 PM	#5
littlemags finally paid for Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ypsilanti Twp, Mi Posts: 4,077	Re: big n little drivers... ok....all my mustangs had front runners and drag radials. I daily drove my 93 cobra for years...rain or shine..even a few snow days...lol YOU cant dive into corners and cant stand on your brakes...BUT it is totally do-able. My Mach hasn't seen full sized rims in years and I do a lot of crusin (well not this year) but in the past I did. __________________ 2004 mach 1-turbo build in progress.. Fast xfi 2.0 OLD combo- 826rwhp/720 trq -100 shot NX 9.13@154 on 100 shot NEW- in progress...

07-29-2015, 02:48 PM	#7
Idaho_mach Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Nampa Posts: 62	Re: big n little drivers... No quick turns other than that I've never had an issue.

07-29-2015, 03:40 PM	#8
jeffrey1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: manalapan Posts: 227	Re: big n little drivers... Those rims are so nice

07-29-2015, 04:37 PM	#9
Mach828 Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 5,759	Re: big n little drivers... Ya, I just have to drive normal around corners. I can't take the freeway on/off ramp curves at 70mph anymore. Have to use the recommended speed limit. Other than that, they are great. And I miss doing clutch dump uturns too. __________________ Vortech V2 S-trim, E85, A2A Treadstone, Comp cams, built engine, full exhaust, built rear, built 4r70, more mods. Tuned by me with SCT Advantage

07-29-2015, 07:00 PM	#10
TKat13 Mach-T Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: DFW Posts: 2,865	Re: big n little drivers... I am real hesitant because of my driving style around corners; I already run -1.2 camber and my tire wears even across the tread. It is a very expensive decision; I would hate to drop that much money and not like it. I've been going back and forth for 2 months now and just cannot make a decision. __________________ Darrell Black '04 Mach 1 Track Times (bone-stock w/drs):60 ft - 1.90 \| 1/8 - 8.67 (100 shot,E85,4:10s,Street tire):60 ft - 1.67 \| 1/8 - 7.88 New build - 750rwhp; not track tested (yet) Mods: Build Log Paint&Body Tuned by Manny @ HPP

07-29-2015, 07:02 PM	#11
mr-proper Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: sc Posts: 135	Re: big n little drivers... those wheels are custom, why not buy as a 8inch wide wheel?? my weld rts 17x8 fronts weight only 17lbs and the invos only weight 4lbs more then m&h front runners! so why skinnys up front on the street???to save 5lbs?? not worth it. just yesterday someone pulled out in front of me, with skinnys, i would have locked them up right away!

07-29-2015, 09:46 PM	#12
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	Re: big n little drivers... Good to know its not that bad although my intent would only be to drive to the track and back unless I find a money tree to buy a nice low profile trailer __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

07-30-2015, 11:50 AM	#13
Explosive Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 876	Re: big n little drivers... My only concern is the multi/thin spoke drag wheels seem to be the ones that break out in the center which is a big concern IMO. Last edited by Explosive; 08-24-2015 at 11:21 AM.

07-30-2015, 01:32 PM	#14
MeanLX Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Deforest, Wi Posts: 31	Re: big n little drivers... I drove my Fox for years on bigs and littles and never had any trouble. However, as others have said, it's dependent on your driving style. Why are you looking at going with skinnies on the street?

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