Drag Racing Tech
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Is this normal?????

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 3, 2007 | 09:37 PM
  #1  
5_02ls1's Avatar
Thread Starter
11 Second Club
iTrader: (20)
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,131
Likes: 0
From: Virginia
Default Is this normal?????

Well first off im runnin m/t ET street non radial(bias-ply)
tires...at about 110 the *** end of the car starts wobblin side to side....Is this normal....I was runnin 13psi in the tires anything more the car spins......

Last question if I go with the radial version will I hook as good...cars pullin low 1.6s on shitty prep on completly bone stock suspension.....

any input apreciated......
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2007 | 10:44 PM
  #2  
Red's Avatar
Red
Staging Lane
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
From: NC
Default

1)I have ran with those tires for a about a year now. These tires do start to wobble with only 13psi on the big end. Also launching with 13psi my tires will spin easier, compared to 17psi. Plus what I found ( when heating up the tires I just hold them until I see just a hint of smoke) if I hold them too long the tires get a little greasy.

2) I have been seeing A4 launching better with the drag radials, and M6 launch better with bias-ply.
Reply
Old Oct 4, 2007 | 12:47 AM
  #3  
WS6HUMMER's Avatar
10 Second Club
iTrader: (19)
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,542
Likes: 2
From: Alexandria La.
Default

Originally Posted by 5_02ls1
Well first off im runnin m/t ET street non radial(bias-ply)
tires...at about 110 the *** end of the car starts wobblin side to side....Is this normal....I was runnin 13psi in the tires anything more the car spins......

Last question if I go with the radial version will I hook as good...cars pullin low 1.6s on shitty prep on completly bone stock suspension.....

any input apreciated......
How heavy is your car? if your car is stock weight then IMO 13#'s is kinda low. I have ran M/T ET Drag (slicks) and now run a Hoosier DOT QTP, both are bias ply also. I would describe the movement I'm familiar with as swaying on the big end (tires feel like Jello ), this I have been told is normal especially if youre running 13#'s in a 3700# car. I started off running 18#'s and it swayed and scared me the first time I ever ran on them. After getting yoused to the feel I started running 15#s and thats about all the sway I feel comfortable with, and yes those 2 #'s did make a noticable differance.

Last edited by WS6HUMMER; Oct 4, 2007 at 12:50 AM. Reason: spell correction
Reply
Old Oct 4, 2007 | 12:48 AM
  #4  
chuckyt1's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (33)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,008
Likes: 0
From: Chicago Area
Default

I run ET streets. Trap about 120 with no problems but I run 'em at 18 psi... M6 and a healthy burnout.
Reply
Old Oct 4, 2007 | 09:54 AM
  #5  
5_02ls1's Avatar
Thread Starter
11 Second Club
iTrader: (20)
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,131
Likes: 0
From: Virginia
Default

(tires feel like Jello ),
yeah that describes it well....and with me in the car id say its 3700+...I was told it was normal for that low of a psi....i guess i need to do some suspension work before anything else and try more psi.....
Reply
Old Oct 4, 2007 | 05:14 PM
  #6  
WS6HUMMER's Avatar
10 Second Club
iTrader: (19)
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,542
Likes: 2
From: Alexandria La.
Default

Originally Posted by 5_02ls1
yeah that describes it well....and with me in the car id say its 3700+...I was told it was normal for that low of a psi....i guess i need to do some suspension work before anything else and try more psi.....
I hear an anti roll bar should help a little.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:26 PM.

story-0
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-1
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-3
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-6
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-7
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-8
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE