Drag Radials vs Slicks: Which You Need & Why

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Scott is back to talk about what it takes to be faster on a drag strip. When it comes to drag time, you want to do everything you can to reduce your ET, meaning more grip on the launch plays a major role. We’re talking tires and which type of compound you want if you are going to run depending on your driving style, racing setup, and more.
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@JesseAndMike 2 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy these vids! Great as always!

@kepjames333 2 жыл бұрын

enjoy the video thanks for putting Dwayne out there had a chance to meet him back in 2003 Wonder nice guys ever met in Bowling Green Kentucky

@WadesR20vvl 10 ай бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for in a tutorial thanks

@CzechSixTv Жыл бұрын

It's funny you bring up Dwayne Guthridge and his notch back. I remember seeing that car at E-Town quite a few times and it launching so hard that all 4 tires would leave the ground when the rear bumper hit the track.

@chrishelms5831 2 жыл бұрын

Good video, but you should have gotten into the wheel/tire sizes and how the radials give you those larger wheel diameters.

@bardstables8909 2 жыл бұрын

You guys just delivered your trident wheels to me and a set of Nitto 555RII drag radials to me this weekend. Can't wait to get to the track now and try them out. I am tagging you guys on my channel with them. Great content guys, thank you.

@steedaautosports 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds like it'll be awesome! Looking forward to seeing it! -Sam

@bardstables8909 2 жыл бұрын

@@steedaautosports kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Zq6CiZeApp7NkXk.html Here it is Sam. A huge thank you to the whole Steeda team.

@markellis796 Жыл бұрын

At what point would you switch from radials to slicks? I mean as far as I know there are no radials in TF, FC or Pro Mod.

@aphil4581 2 жыл бұрын

I like the Hoosier DR2 28" x 16" They dead hook on the track(1.5 60')and drive perfect even with lower tire pressures. Just not for when it's raining.

@Saibot0202 Жыл бұрын

Same here i wish i could post a picture of my truck with those but they work amazing awsome 60 ft and very stable on a heavy truck 💯💯

@NateLarsonTheNetNinja 10 ай бұрын

I race a Vega that's not tubbed, so I have very little room for tires. Hoosier 235 DR2's are so far the best I've tried (including M/T street SS, street R, and Hoosier Quick Time Pro). Also running 1.5 60'. I got used to changing when arriving and leaving the track when I ran slicks, so not being able to use them in the rain doesn't bother me.

@ZackNakazora1 2 жыл бұрын

As an owner of a muscle truck. I can firmly say the nitto nt555 r2 is the "worst" drag radial in terms of all out drag time and grip. But it is the "best" street radial. Ive been caught in rain storms (above 60 degrees f mind you.) and I put about 10k miles annual on them they last and they do well. Even drove in sub 40 degree weather and they do fine. A mickey t can't do that. However a nitto won't trap like a m/t will. For me it's the nitto all day. Should I get some side money though? I'll get another set of rears for those bracket days!

@SrtifiedHawk 2 жыл бұрын

How fast is your "muscle truck".

@ZackNakazora1 2 жыл бұрын

@@SrtifiedHawk slower than shit. Moved to Georgia in November. Before then it was in Cali and I had a stock lq4 swapped with 4l80e. Check out the build @nomadic.wheelman. Got a L92 on the shelf now. Ran a 13.4 @ 98 cause I left too softly. Stock 10 bolt 3.73 gears

@SrtifiedHawk 2 жыл бұрын

@@ZackNakazora1 well I think you need to get your suspension right because I've put down some big power on those nt555r2 on a street 20" wheel setup. I was pleasantly surprised with them. They're literally my favorite radial for street duty but yes the et street r is one of the best at the track.

@ZackNakazora1 2 жыл бұрын

@@SrtifiedHawk I certainly do. All I have are stock springs. No traction bars and belltech shocks with shock extenders. I got some vikings on the shelf and a shock relocation kit from Vas and looking at caltrax

@sergiomurillo9930 2 жыл бұрын

Never heard of the term muscle truck. Is it new?

@pauls2099 2 жыл бұрын

My car was tuned by big daddy guthridge . He knew how to make a car sing!

@matthewpfeiffer3527 Жыл бұрын

What would you recommend for a no prep tire?

@Goon_Lagoon69420 18 күн бұрын

I would guess, just a super grippy tire?

@utahcountypicazospage5412 2 жыл бұрын

What air pressure do you run in the drag radial

@sandwich1247 Жыл бұрын

different for each car

@justinjohnson2657 Жыл бұрын

Might be good to start around 15psi and remove 1psi at a time til you find what works best for the car & tire combo. Hope it helps!

@H00K-KING Жыл бұрын

For a dedicated no prep car should I be on slicks or radials

@TJT153 Жыл бұрын

Slicks for sure. Your gonna be dealing with plenty of different obstacles while no prep racing. I suggest slicks for no prep racing !!

@RJ-zf7fw Жыл бұрын

You say the mickey thompson drag radial is best. You point to the one in the video. Well which model? They have 4 different drag radials

@steedaautosports Жыл бұрын

The one in the video and that is currently on the Silver Bullet is the Mickey Thompson ET Street R which you can find here: www.steeda.com/mickey-thompson-et-street-r-drag-radial-tire

@booombyybyy 2 жыл бұрын

Would the micky Thompson do well with an mt82 car

@skullhart Жыл бұрын

Everyone says Bias-Ply for manual transmissions...I tried the Nitto NT555R2 drag radials at the track with my MT82 and they hopped terribly. I'm lucky I didn't break parts.

@BackroadsStreetcars Жыл бұрын

If you wanna run a radial in a manual car you need to slip the clutch! Use the clutch to manage power off the hit.

@booombyybyy Жыл бұрын

@@BackroadsStreetcars what clutch are you running

@BackroadsStreetcars Жыл бұрын

@@booombyybyyExedy Mach 600 and the Exedy billet lightweight flywheel to match.

@booombyybyy Жыл бұрын

@@BackroadsStreetcars I have the lpx

@victorxavier9977 2 жыл бұрын

💯😁👍👊

@eddiearchuleta615 6 ай бұрын

Hoosier drag radial is hands down the best you can shock the tire and the sidewall will wrinkle a bit and is 10lbs lighter than a Mickey

@diambo4life 5 ай бұрын

DBR?

@jamesdeamer6360 2 жыл бұрын

Disappointed Guys ! Your Head-Line sort off indicated a back to back which is what i have come to expect from you guys, more of a sales pitch type off assessment.