tire size for lasalle

[snowman#34b]

I have a 98 cavalier 2.4l 5 speed im going to be running at lasalle speedway this year. I was wondering what tire size you would suggest and would you run 2nd or 3d gear. Thanks in advance for the help

[car62]

too many variables to answer that question....like what is the size in inches,what size is track,whats the RPM range you want...etc...

[snowman#34b]

I want to turn around 7000 rpms. They say the track is 1/4 mile highbanked but i think it may be just a little bigger. I was told to run 185/60/14s in third gear. But i dont no if thats close or not. It seems like everyone runs second gear there in four cylinders so i was just trying to see what other opinions people had.

[472 DAD]

Find the gear ratio that matches what your running this should answer your question on tire size

http://fatboyraceworks.com/gears/index.php?MaxRPM=7500&TireDiameter=23.47&GearRatio1=3.54&GearRatio2=2.13&GearRatio3=1.36&GearRatio4=1.03&GearRatio5=0.72&GearRatio6=&FinalDrive=3.55&TireWidth=185&TireAspect=65&RimDiameter=14&MaxRPM_2=7500&TireDiameter_2=23.47&GearRatio1_2=3.54&GearRatio2_2=2.13&GearRatio3_2=1.36&GearRatio4_2=1.03&GearRatio5_2=0.72&GearRatio6_2=&FinalDrive_2=3.94&TireWidth_2=185&TireAspect_2=65&RimDiameter_2=14&Calculate=Calculate%2FGraph&Compare=0

[ATOYOTA]

what you need is the gears out of a 2.5 trans and run 2nd with 14" wheels. Them Quad transmissions ain't geared right for 2nd or 3rd. in 2nd you'll bee hitting over 8k and in 3rd 5,500 tops.

[snowman#34b]

Hey thanks for the help guys. Went down to peoria last night and practiced i think i got an idea now of what im going to do