Hello,,,,just a note to let you know how the new Hoosier Drag Radials compare to

BFG DRs[255/50/16]Best ever 60ft 1.802

M/T ET STREETS[26/10/16]Best ever 60ft 1.78

Hoosier slicks[26/10/15]Best ever 60ft 1.65

Ran the DRs for 3 weekends and the only tire that I have run that sticks better is the slick.

Got 13 runs in Sunday on a hot and very humid track and still managed consistant 1.71s with a worst 60ft of 1.74.

The tire needs practically no burnout,just roll through the water stop at the edge apply linelock 2 seconds and spin to the line.

The tire performs far better than the ET STREET in the traps,it isn't wandering all over the place.

I found that 18-19 lbs gives me the best results with my heavy car[3700 lbs]

They are also less drag at the other end than the slicks,allthough I will retry the slicks just to be sure this weekend.

I have yet to run my friend with a very similar car on M/T DRs,I want to see who wins in a heads up 60ft race.

I was pleased with the results and will let you know of any more improvements.

Thank you !!

Serge.

 

good info thanks.

Did you have to run tubes with the hoosier slicks?

 

I have a slow car (12.40s) that does not require much give from the slicks,at 20psi inflation they hook great.

If you need soft psi to bite,say 10-12 psi then tubes are recommended(and the rim screws to go with them on violent cars).

 

We have similar cars so that's cool. I've been running the hoosier quick time pros at 15psi but I'm afraid I might need little more since I'm trying to cut a 1.5x 60ft time. It sounds like I could run the drag slicks without tubes at about 15psi and be ok. Thanks again for the info.

 

I see where the difference lies,,,,

You + car = 3050

Me +car= 3630 ,(no I do not weigh 600 LBS)

 

I've discovered the wonders of weight reduction. The only problem is that I think I went too far.

Maybe if I put 600# in the back I could get better traction.

 

It sounds like the Hoosiers are going to work about like the M/T drag radials. My best 60ft on M/T dr's is 1.43, I've pulled many 1.64 to 1.66's on them. Thats with a BMR pan hard rod, polly/rubber BMR lca's, stock shocks and springs in the rear, nothing fancy. Hals up front. Stock torque arm.