30 by 9 radial slicks for stock elim.

[72GSX]

:Do No: Anybody have experience with the radial slicks for stock eliminator cars? I am asking because I will need new tires soon and I have been running 29.5/10.5 Mickey Thompsons, I was wondering if I would gain any ET or MPH going to the radials. What are the good or bad points of them? Thanks, Tom W

[BUICK528]

I have used them for 3 yaers now.

They are worth a tenth and 1 mph, without a doubt. Start at 18# and try up to 22# to get your hook the way you need it.

Expensive tires, but in the realm of things, it's a cheap guaranteed gain.

Jim

[buickdav]

Tom,

i just read an article somwhere about these. can't remember where for sure or i would relay to ya. anyways...........the only thing i really remember from the article is that they work really good on a heavier car. i thought about these tires also thinking they may work good for my set up too. they would ad an inch of height over my tires i have now too. i have heard that extra inch is "theoretically"(?) similier to adding a couple inches of width.not sure though :Do No:

keep us updated if you would please.


later.........................

[72GSX]

:Comp: Does anyone other than Goodyear have the radials? I had one set of Goodyears regular slicks and the did not last very long. The Mickey Thompsons work as good and are cheaper and last alot longer. Tom

[BUICK528]

Hoosier

[buickdav]

Jim,

do you use the Hoosiers or the G.Y.'s ? and do they actually "like" the added weight of the heavier car like i read ? just doing a little thinking ahead of time.:Do No:



thanks in advance.


later........................................

[GS Kubisch]

Hoosier actually makes the RADIAL in a 10.5 X30 also....

ALL the street eliminator cars are using radials now....

I don't believe they like to be shocked so I wouldn't use them with a trans brake though.