Originally Posted By fast68plymouth
Aren't the DOT tires quite a bit heavier than drag slicks?

the DOT (SS) are heavier than the PBR which is heavier than a rag slick . The Hoosier DOT 275 radial is noticeably lighter than the PBR but does not have the life , and are a [censored] to fit hate to fit 1 on a 10"rim . BUT a lot run a tube with rag slicks so put some weight back .

Tex

New best ET 10.259@129.65 .
New best MPH 130.32
Finally fitted a solid cam,
stepped it up a bit more
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New World block 3780lbs 10.278@130.80 . Wowser 10.253@130.24 footbraking from 1500rpm
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