How bad is wheelspin on pavement?

[Sayantsi]

The tires are actually practically brand new. Used to run a set of Kumho Crugens and now am running some Hankooks, so I guess mid tier tires. They are maybe a few weeks old at this point. This used to happen pretty easily on the Kumhos too though, so I think it really is my driving style. Guess I'm just curious as to if it does any harm other than a little extra wear and tear.

Are you just stomping on the gas pedal? Popping the clutch?

Regardless, chirping the tires means more power than the system can hold, and the tire grip is the weak point, so they slip. If you ease up a bit, you won't be putting so much stress on the system and parts, and will be just as fast without all the drama.

It's a Jeep, so trying to drag race the minivan will be a losing proposition

 

[TheBoogieman]

For people who forgot how fast a TJ is.

 

[Zorba]

I wouldn't worry at all about "normal" spinning on stock tires from a hard launch, laying down rubber for a couple car lengths, other than the tire wear. A peg-leg burnout where you hold the breaks and smoke a single tire good is hard on the spider gears.

 

[srimes]

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This is only the 2nd time you've shown me thing. A couple more and I just might be able to brake the habit!

 

[BlueC]

Man, my tires suck. Every time I mash the loud pedal the damn things break loose. No traction!

I have a solution for you too.

Get you a set of these and let your brother film you trying to launch it.

 

[Sayantsi]

For people who forgot how fast a TJ is.

Lol today my world was opened up to TJ drag racing!

 

[Rickyd]

Lol today my world was opened up to TJ drag racing!

 

[Jamison C]

Next question will be how to prevent the exhaust from popping and spitting flames.

 

[srimes]

any idea what's under the hood?

 

[ColoJeep]

Next question will be how to prevent the exhaust from popping and spitting flames.

Jeep has had that base covered for decades .

 

[Rickyd]

any idea what's under the hood?

Something mean! It was the first one I found. There is a video of a grey tj almost flipping itself over backwards launching at the dragstrip,but I couldn't find it

 

[ColoJeep]

any idea what's under the hood?

It sounds like a not so stock I-6 .

 

[Apparition]

any idea what's under the hood?

https://bangshift.com/bangshift1320...-much-stock-minus-the-turbocharged-barra-six/

 

[adventureboss]

This thread is funny haha. I'll admit that sometimes, it's intentional. Once in a blue moon. It can be fun. But other times it's on accident. Not even dumping the clutch. I'm just not going to worry about it for now. It doesn't happen too often anyways. But yes, on stock tires it's surprisingly easy. If you look at the power to weight of a stock TJ it's actually impressive for it's time period, and is probably what contributes to it.

 

[Apparition]

 

[GregBelleville]

Holy shit that must be terrifying to drive, can I try?

 

[Rickyd]

He forgot his air filter

 

[JustDandee]

Holy shit that must be terrifying to drive, can I try?

Soooo is our factory roll bar NHRA compliant

 

[Apparition]

Soooo is our factory roll bar NHRA compliant

Do they govern Australia?

You can always go fast once, then they kick you out.

 

[lBasket]

It's a Jeep, so trying to drag race the minivan will be a losing proposition

Fun fact, a Toyota Sienna has a faster 0-60 than a Civic SI