Lane

iTrader: (1)

Just switched from a Vig3200 and I've got 3.42's. Someone(very knowledgable) suggested a little taller(26.5) slick with the higher stall, but I don't want to lose at the end of the track... Would I?

Suggestions?

TIA

Trevor @ Texas Speed & Perf.

iTrader: (3)

Yes, you will lose some MPH from the taller slick. An all-out slick grows a decent amount on the top-end. I'm running the 26x9x15 Hoosier w/ the 4,400, FWIW. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Trevor

Mike Hoffpauir

Along the lines of the tire Trevor D is talking about is the MT ET-Drag in 26X8.5 15. I used to run this tire with stock internals, and feel its alot of tire that doesnt bog the car down in the least.

Lane

iTrader: (1)

Trevor - are you running their slick or a QTPro? Their 26x10x15 slick is 26.4" tall. Their 26x9.5 QTP is 26.1. Don't see a 26x9.

StreetStalkerZ

iTrader: (1)

Trevor is right on the money. I think the best tire for that converter is a 26x9 Hoosier slick,just because it is right in the size range where it will HOOK and it will not swell much on the topend and it will not kill your MPH like a 26x10 ET Drags and 26x11.5 ET Streets. A tire such as a 26x8.5 ET Drag or 26x10.5 ET street will not hook unless the track has VERY GOOD track prep.

I'm going to change my 3200 out for a TP4400 and im going with the Hoosier 26x9 Drag slick.

Lane,did you trade the Vigilante 3200 in for the Yank4200? I might go that route if they are still doing the trade ins.

Lane

iTrader: (1)

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by StreetStalkerZ:
<strong>Lane,did you trade the Vigilante 3200 in for the Yank4200? I might go that route if they are still doing the trade ins.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">No, I sold it.

I will say this, I can hardly tell the difference on the street... I better at the track tho! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Thanks for your reply - and that's probably the route I'll go. ET Streets have always been hit or miss with me, especially on our tracks... I wanna HOOK! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

WILWAXU

iTrader: (6)

I've only made a few runs on my Hoosiers 26x9 slicks.. but I'd swear my 26x10.5 ET Streets hooked better. I'm not complete conveinced yet.. waiting for some comparable weather.

Lane

iTrader: (1)

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Mike Hoffpauir:
<strong>Along the lines of the tire Trevor D is talking about is the MT ET-Drag in 26X8.5 15. I used to run this tire with stock internals, and feel its alot of tire that doesnt bog the car down in the least.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Mmm, I didn't see your post earlier.. That tire was my first choice. It's the shortest(25.9) of all three and I get a better $ deal on M/T's.

But, you hear so many good things about Hoosiers.

Decisions, decisions.. <img border="0" alt="[Banging Head]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_banghead.gif" />

<small>[ August 12, 2002, 12:22 PM: Message edited by: Lane ]</small>

XAntivenomX

iTrader: (5)

Last time I went to the track I tried out my new(to me) 26x8.5 M/T ET Drags(Mike's old tires). They seem to hook pretty good for me, and my local track isn't known for it's prepping.
I'll have to see how they do after I get my converter in.

Lane

iTrader: (1)

Made up my mind. Gonna try out the Hoosiers(26x9's). Hope to run tomorrow night - 1/8th mile.

Trevor @ Texas Speed & Perf.

iTrader: (3)

Sorry for not getting back to you sooner Lane. I'm sure you know by now that I'm running the all-out slick. You're going to be glad to have 'em with that converter. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

HONKY MOFO

Lane, run as little tire as you can get away with. I would say a 26" tall is right but try to stay as narrow as you can, don't carry a lot of tire downtrack if you don't need it. I bet a 9" wide one will work well. If you can borrow a set of 8s from someone, try them out, you may be suprised.

Lane

iTrader: (1)

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by HONKY ****:
<strong>Lane, run as little tire as you can get away with. I would say a 26" tall is right but try to stay as narrow as you can, don't carry a lot of tire downtrack if you don't need it. I bet a 9" wide one will work well. If you can borrow a set of 8s from someone, try them out, you may be suprised.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Thanks, that's my line of thinking as well. And why I went with the 26x9 on an 8" Pro Star. Now, if I can just get a decently prepped track. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

No problem Trevor. Hey, what are you stalling yours up to?