Hi guys, I had the same reservations about four carb studs on an aluminum manifold lifting a BBC over my Camaro. So when I designed this plate, I had two of them destroyed to find out whether my fears were warranted. Long story short, the plate failed around 8000 lbs on both an iron and alum manifol...

Rick, The only beadlock wheels that I have dealt with are Weld Wheels. Again, these are approx 11lbs per wheel HEAVIER than a non-beadlock wheel of the same dimensions. I think both Holeshot wheels and Bogart make a beadlock version of their wheels. I don't know first hand, but I've heard they are a...

True, there are many variables involved in whether or not the tire will slip on the wheel, power levels, track conditions, weight, air press, etc. But why do the tire manufacturers recommend tire screws for bias tires but not radials? Doesn't make sense to me. Any ideas? Rick, beadlocks may skew you...

1/4" per pass!!! Is this normal with what other people are experiencing? I wouldn't think that slippage is very desireable. Have you ever seen a loss of air pressure after a run? And also, do you know why the tire manufacturers do not recommend staking radial tires? Just curious because I am bu...

Thanks for the reply. I was told that some of the competitors in the drag radial classes have been staking their tires. Don't know if it is because they are running too low of air pressure or what. Plus some of these cars are running in the 8 sec zone. Thanks again for your input. PS - have you ever...

Has anyone had to use tire screws with a radial slick? I know there are alot of variables invovled but just curious. Thanks!