Re: SLICKS.......................
[Re: Thumperdart]
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01/27/14 05:08 PM
01/27/14 05:08 PM
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I assume you will keep the same tires on it all the time... last time I heard the QTP was the best for traction but have a somewhat shorter life span(which is to be expected on a softer tire)
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Re: SLICKS.......................
[Re: Thumperdart]
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01/27/14 05:19 PM
01/27/14 05:19 PM
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I run those now but they are not a slick and a friend w/an 8.50 car went 1.34 60 ft. on these then went 1.23 on a et slick so that`s why I feel my car would improve plus I`m gettin back into street racing so I can make money instead of pay..............
Dont feel that because he got a improvement that you should see any... I'm betting he has a better suspension and better shocks.. so your not looking at apples to apples... how long have your tires been on the car and what was the best 60' when they were new
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Re: SLICKS.......................
[Re: Monte_Smith]
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01/27/14 07:19 PM
01/27/14 07:19 PM
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If you plan to run a true "slick".....and in that size range, there is ONE answer M/T. Put the 29.5 W on it, if it will fit. If not, use the 29.5 S (stiff sidewall). NO company has done more small tire development than M/T
A QTP will NOT 60ft as hard as a real slick, because the carcass is REALLY soft and tends to wad up, to make the treaded tire work better. The BEST 60ft on a treaded tire, will be a drag radial, but they are too hit and miss on a sketchy track and likely useless on the street most of the time
Monte
I am switching to M/T next time in a 14/32
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Re: SLICKS.......................
[Re: Dart Racer]
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01/27/14 09:36 PM
01/27/14 09:36 PM
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Last trip down south this past fall I couldn't believe how many guys were running Hoosiers. I thought someone must be giving them away, probably 2/3rds running them if not more. Anything from (1/8th mile) high 7 second to mid 5 second cars and a bit quicker.
Ron H. "Just when you think you have all of the answers...I change the questions!" "Rowdy" Roddy Piper
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Re: SLICKS.......................
[Re: Dart Racer]
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01/27/14 10:18 PM
01/27/14 10:18 PM
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Dom I too have changed to a hoosier 29/10.5w/15 most of the time on my Dart.
This tire is the same size as a QTP 29/13.5/15. For me no real et change, but 60' is a little more consistant and reaction time is a little quicker and sidewalls have lasted longer. Still like my QTPs when I want the "Its just a street car" look.
"Just a Bracket car dressed up like a streetcar"
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