Cant run DR's and stay in my class. Next best option?
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Cant run DR's and stay in my class. Next best option?
Hey guys, I posted this in the Drag Racing section but thought it might be appropriate here as well.. This year I have been doing a local Street Car Shootout series and in order to stay in my class I must keep with street tires.. I have gotten 1.97 60 foots on the Hankook tires I have right now but the normal launch is right at a 2.0X.. I actually think that’s fairly good for a street tire with a 280 tread wear.. The class will allow me to run a street tire as low as 180 tread wear though so do you guys know of a tire that has a great reputation for hooking at the track?? Please let me know, next round is September 16th and I need every edge I can get
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I have the factory wheels so I can run a 275-40-17 on them at the track instead of the 255-40-18 I am running now.. I am thinking of maybe trying these.. Any thoughts??
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
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I was going to suggest a road race style tire, I have heard of guys going 1.7 60s with road race tires and road race suspensions.
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No and no. At 25+ pounds the tire loses all ability to absorb the power. Now at 18/20 pounds, the tire will actually get mushy and allow you to apply more power before wheelspin is induced. Big difference in 25 lbs vs. 18 on a street tire.