Help me choose tires please...
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Help me choose tires please... OK, this is a newbie type question but I need advice. I want to go to a DOT legal slick for max traction with matching front runners. I currently run 325/50/15 DR's and they seem to work well. I am hoping to run high 9's this year, 3600-3700 lb weight, 740 RWHP, footbrake, 12 bolt, 3:73 gears, 3600 stall, 4L60E trans, etc.
I think the Hoosier quick time pro or ET Street are my choices. I have used ET streets in the past with no luck, but it was likely the cars fault and not the tire. I've never used Hoosiers.
The car will see street use too, but don't worry about that. I've run slicks on the street many times, and have another set of rims and tires if need be.
Which frontrunner would be best for my cars weight? I prefer to run the same brand front and rear if possible (Hoosier drag fronts or ET fronts).
Thanks!
I think the Hoosier quick time pro or ET Street are my choices. I have used ET streets in the past with no luck, but it was likely the cars fault and not the tire. I've never used Hoosiers.
The car will see street use too, but don't worry about that. I've run slicks on the street many times, and have another set of rims and tires if need be.
Which frontrunner would be best for my cars weight? I prefer to run the same brand front and rear if possible (Hoosier drag fronts or ET fronts).
Thanks!
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I was told a slick is more forgiving than a DR.
Its hard for me to hook on the street, if you spin a DR you gotta lift, if a slick spins you can stay in it or just barely lift and it'll bite.
Its hard for me to hook on the street, if you spin a DR you gotta lift, if a slick spins you can stay in it or just barely lift and it'll bite.
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Hell, after you set it up you can make a pass in it. Lightweight driver mod! There's .15 right there!
I'm mainly just trying to improve my street traction, we don't have prepped roads here. We suck.
