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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by TrikeMike
I would think that dead hooking on a radial would be even harder on the rear end than a bias ply. Bias ply has sidewall give, where as a radial does not.
You'd be correct in that thinking. However, if the drivetrain is already loaded, as it is in an automatic car ( even at idle ), you're a lot less likely to break stuff than if you shock the drivetrain suddenly ( as in a M6 car ).

If an automatic car can hook on a radial, it's what you should use. If not, do some suspension tuning or go with a bias-ply.
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by DOUBT IT
You'd be correct in that thinking. However, if the drivetrain is already loaded, as it is in an automatic car ( even at idle ), you're a lot less likely to break stuff than if you shock the drivetrain suddenly ( as in a M6 car ).

If an automatic car can hook on a radial, it's what you should use. If not, do some suspension tuning or go with a bias-ply.
Right it seems like the poster was worried about breaking his 10 bolt on slicks with an auto. I run bias ply on all my stick cars and my A4 is on a radial.
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 01:46 PM
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I'm currently at 437rwhp. I'm running a FTI 3600 converter, 3.73 gears, BFG drag radials, stock 10 bolt, and going to the track tomorrow (weather pending).

I'll let you know how it goes...
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 02:39 PM
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Damn you auto guys My 10bolt said 'fuckyou' on my 4th launch lol
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