buying drag radials this week ... suggestions please...
04-08-2015, 11:38 PM
#1
buying drag radials this week ... suggestions please... first, i have 16x8's & 17x9's spare wheelsets - should i get them for my 16's or 17's? 2nd, should i get et street, street radial, or street radial 2's? the et streets i just dont understand if i need tubes or not, & what the proper size would be for either wheel on the et streets, as the radial & radial 2's have actual tire sizes listed. ... btw, my car is stock! just want to hook up as best as possible as even on backroads practicing launching at 16-1800 (auto) i spin for at least .3 to .5 seconds launching on my max performance summer tires.
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04-09-2015, 09:05 AM
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Have you considered Hoosier? We run a 295/50/16 Hoosier drag radial and it works very well for us. Best 60' is 1.50 NA. I've used them on 3 cars now and have always had good luck. They don't require much of a burnout (IE lasts a long time) and have always hooked very well as long as the track prep is decent or better.
Scott
Scott
04-09-2015, 09:25 AM
#5
Have you considered Hoosier? We run a 295/50/16 Hoosier drag radial and it works very well for us. Best 60' is 1.50 NA. I've used them on 3 cars now and have always had good luck. They don't require much of a burnout (IE lasts a long time) and have always hooked very well as long as the track prep is decent or better.
Scott
Scott
Think he needs a 26" tire.
Good tire choice!
04-09-2015, 10:51 AM
#6
OP, You should list some details in your sarcastic signature, it will help get you accurate advice. A M6 car will do better on a bias ply tire. Get some M/T ET Street bias plys 26-10.5-16 and run them without tubes. This setup will be optimal for the strip. For a more street oriented setup get some DRs or if you have a A4.
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04-09-2015, 11:16 AM
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OP, You should list some details in your sarcastic signature, it will help get you accurate advice. A M6 car will do better on a bias ply tire. Get some M/T ET Street bias plys 26-10.5-16 and run them without tubes. This setup will be optimal for the strip. For a more street oriented setup get some DRs or if you have a A4.
04-09-2015, 11:45 AM
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Have you considered Hoosier? We run a 295/50/16 Hoosier drag radial and it works very well for us. Best 60' is 1.50 NA. I've used them on 3 cars now and have always had good luck. They don't require much of a burnout (IE lasts a long time) and have always hooked very well as long as the track prep is decent or better.
Scott
Scott
04-09-2015, 01:35 PM
#10
Go with the M/T 255/50-16 for stock power. I am sure the Hoosiers would hook better, but also would wear faster with a lot of street driving.
Just drive to the track with the M/T's already on.
Al
Just drive to the track with the M/T's already on.
Al
04-09-2015, 06:01 PM
#11
well either i get will only be used at the track on a spare set of wheels ... so no street driving at all. would be nice to just drive with the M/T's on from the house already though ... so i guess final inquiry is - is the 14 lbs less rotating weight worth getting the hoosiers instead?
04-10-2015, 11:15 PM
#13
with my car at stock power level & being an auto, i'm seriously just considering the toyo proxes tq's 255/50/16, which are $160 each right now. i'm reading up, yes here on the forums, of guys dead hooking with them in the 400 hp range.
