Hoosier DOT drag radials
04-09-2016, 04:24 PM
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Hoosier DOT drag radials
Any body have experience with the hoosiers drag radials.
I was looking to get new tires but trying to decide which route I want to take.
Hoosier carries 17s in my stock size and in the size I would look for if I wanted to go 16 inch rims for the track.
Only thing is this car is my cruiser for maybe 4 or 5 days a week depending on weather and I do some highway driving. These Tires I hear aren't recommended for that and can be dangerous.
Right now on my stock 17s I have the mickey thompson et street s/s which I like for daily use.
I was looking into the MT ET street R Tires but don't seem to find any in my size. Closest ive seen where the 245/45r17 which are the same diameter as mine but not sure of that would work.
So I'm thinking of just keeping the tires I have now and using them for driving and some 16 inch with the hoosiers for track.
Opinions?
I was looking to get new tires but trying to decide which route I want to take.
Hoosier carries 17s in my stock size and in the size I would look for if I wanted to go 16 inch rims for the track.
Only thing is this car is my cruiser for maybe 4 or 5 days a week depending on weather and I do some highway driving. These Tires I hear aren't recommended for that and can be dangerous.
Right now on my stock 17s I have the mickey thompson et street s/s which I like for daily use.
I was looking into the MT ET street R Tires but don't seem to find any in my size. Closest ive seen where the 245/45r17 which are the same diameter as mine but not sure of that would work.
So I'm thinking of just keeping the tires I have now and using them for driving and some 16 inch with the hoosiers for track.
Opinions?
05-08-2016, 10:26 PM
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Re: Hoosier DOT drag radials
IMO: get a high performance, non-slick summer tire for the street. Use your ET Streets up at the track, and when it's time to replace them, try the Hoosiers.
A 245-series tire is probably way too narrow for your 9" wheel. Don't do that. (The stickler point of view is that every tire has a range of recommended wheel widths, and you should look up what the specific tire you have in mind requires.)
A 245-series tire is probably way too narrow for your 9" wheel. Don't do that. (The stickler point of view is that every tire has a range of recommended wheel widths, and you should look up what the specific tire you have in mind requires.)
05-08-2016, 10:31 PM
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Re: Hoosier DOT drag radials
IMO: get a high performance, non-slick summer tire for the street. Use your ET Streets up at the track, and when it's time to replace them, try the Hoosiers.
A 245-series tire is probably way too narrow for your 9" wheel. Don't do that. (The stickler point of view is that every tire has a range of recommended wheel widths, and you should look up what the specific tire you have in mind requires.)
A 245-series tire is probably way too narrow for your 9" wheel. Don't do that. (The stickler point of view is that every tire has a range of recommended wheel widths, and you should look up what the specific tire you have in mind requires.)
06-08-2016, 01:17 PM
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Re: Hoosier DOT drag radials
Alright so I'm really thinking in now utilizing my 16 inch rims for some nice slicks.. drag radials are cool and all but could do better.
I know 15inch is optimal but I don't want to mess with the rear calipers and I already have 16 inch rims.
Hoosier quick time pro have 16 inch tire combinations where as mickey thompson does not.
Should I run the 26 inch 9.5 inch wide tire or a 28 inch 10 or 11.5 inch wide tire?
Mods are in sig. I currently run a 125 dry shot but I'm getting my wet kit Friday capable of 250 tho I plan on maxing at 200 right now. 3.73 gears and a 4l80e
What is my best option
Anyone I know says they use a bias ply slick and never look back
I know 15inch is optimal but I don't want to mess with the rear calipers and I already have 16 inch rims.
Hoosier quick time pro have 16 inch tire combinations where as mickey thompson does not.
Should I run the 26 inch 9.5 inch wide tire or a 28 inch 10 or 11.5 inch wide tire?
Mods are in sig. I currently run a 125 dry shot but I'm getting my wet kit Friday capable of 250 tho I plan on maxing at 200 right now. 3.73 gears and a 4l80e
What is my best option
Anyone I know says they use a bias ply slick and never look back
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