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SLICKS....................... #1569567 01/27/14 04:52 PM 01/27/14 04:52 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion T Thumperdart OP I Live Here
Thumperdart OP I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion	Decided to step up and put a real tire on Thumper so, what`s the best slick in a 29" size on a 10" rim for a 3050 lb. BB car and I will street drive it...........thankxxx. 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

Re: SLICKS....................... [Re: Thumperdart] #1569568 01/27/14 05:08 PM 01/27/14 05:08 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	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)

Re: SLICKS....................... [Re: Thumperdart] #1569569 01/27/14 05:10 PM 01/27/14 05:10 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,129 Bend,OR USA C Cab_Burge I Win
Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,129 Bend,OR USA	Quote: Decided to step up and put a real tire on Thumper so, what`s the best slick in a 29" size on a 10" rim for a 3050 lb. BB car and I will street drive it...........thankxxx. Buy the biggest ones that will fit on your car Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

Re: SLICKS....................... [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1569570 01/27/14 05:11 PM 01/27/14 05:11 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion T Thumperdart OP I Live Here
Thumperdart OP I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion	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.............. 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

Re: SLICKS....................... [Re: Cab_Burge] #1569571 01/27/14 05:15 PM 01/27/14 05:15 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion T Thumperdart OP I Live Here
Thumperdart OP I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion	Quote: Quote: Decided to step up and put a real tire on Thumper so, what`s the best slick in a 29" size on a 10" rim for a 3050 lb. BB car and I will street drive it...........thankxxx. Buy the biggest ones that will fit on your car I sold my 12" rims like a fool cos they rubbed and I know there`s an ideal tire to rim width ratio but feel I can get it done w/the 10" rims w/a real tire........ 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

Re: SLICKS....................... [Re: Thumperdart] #1569572 01/27/14 05:19 PM 01/27/14 05:19 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: 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

Re: SLICKS....................... [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1569573 01/27/14 05:24 PM 01/27/14 05:24 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,890 North Alabama M Monte_Smith master
Monte_Smith master M Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,890 North Alabama	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

Re: SLICKS....................... [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1569574 01/27/14 05:26 PM 01/27/14 05:26 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion T Thumperdart OP I Live Here
Thumperdart OP I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion	Tires are about 2 years old and my sig was a 1.39 but my best at Irwindale was 1.36`s back to back and runnin 6.22`s before I freshoned it up. Now that my shocks are verticle it works WAY better on the street.......... 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

Re: SLICKS....................... [Re: Monte_Smith] #1569575 01/27/14 05:29 PM 01/27/14 05:29 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion T Thumperdart OP I Live Here
Thumperdart OP I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion	Quote: 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 Monte Ya Monte several locals run that tire w/great success so maybe that`s the answer then we will see how the 8 3/4 holds up.......... 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

Re: SLICKS....................... [Re: Monte_Smith] #1569576 01/27/14 07:19 PM 01/27/14 07:19 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394 Q Quicktree I Win
Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	Quote: 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

Re: SLICKS....................... [Re: Thumperdart] #1569577 01/27/14 07:54 PM 01/27/14 07:54 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,166 PA. pittsburghracer "Little"John
pittsburghracer "Little"John Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,166 PA.	Quote: Quote: 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 Monte Ya Monte several locals run that tire w/great success so maybe that`s the answer then we will see how the 8 3/4 holds up.......... Oh boy. 1970 Duster Edelbrock headed 408 5.984@112.52 422 Indy headed small block 5.982@112.56 mph 9.42@138.27 Livin and lovin life one day at a time

Re: SLICKS....................... [Re: pittsburghracer] #1569578 01/27/14 08:47 PM 01/27/14 08:47 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,762 Hot Rod Ridge FastmOp master
FastmOp master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,762 Hot Rod Ridge	My Valiant has M/T 29.5 11.5 on a ten inch rim. Been 1.27 on them running hi fives in the 1/8. Mine are not W or Stiff. I'm having trouble holding the front end down cause its trying to hook so hard. It puts on a show when you let go!

Re: SLICKS....................... [Re: Thumperdart] #1569579 01/27/14 09:14 PM 01/27/14 09:14 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 570 Brea, Ca D Dart Racer mopar
Dart Racer mopar D Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 570 Brea, Ca	I have run the M/T on the Dart and switched to the Hoosiers and now a BIG fan of them. Better and more consistent 60'. In talking to them before I ordered, I was thinking of the radials and they talked me out of them. Shorter life but will perform better. Given my application they suggested I didn't need the radial slick. If my wheels/tires fit on your car your welcome to make a pass or two to see what you think. Hoosier 29.0/10.5-15W Tom

Re: SLICKS....................... [Re: Dart Racer] #1569580 01/27/14 09:36 PM 01/27/14 09:36 PM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 4,617 In the tower RonTheAnnouncer master
RonTheAnnouncer master Joined: May 2004 Posts: 4,617 In the tower	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

Re: SLICKS....................... [Re: RonTheAnnouncer] #1569581 01/27/14 09:58 PM 01/27/14 09:58 PM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 341 Highland beach Fl P poisondart2 enthusiast
poisondart2 enthusiast P Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 341 Highland beach Fl	I live down south Hoosier 18192 10.5

Re: SLICKS....................... [Re: Dart Racer] #1569582 01/27/14 10:18 PM 01/27/14 10:18 PM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,454 Glendora Ca. J Just-a-dart pro stock
Just-a-dart pro stock J Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,454 Glendora Ca.	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"

Re: SLICKS....................... [Re: Dart Racer] #1569583 01/27/14 10:20 PM 01/27/14 10:20 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion T Thumperdart OP I Live Here
Thumperdart OP I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion	Quote: I have run the M/T on the Dart and switched to the Hoosiers and now a BIG fan of them. Better and more consistent 60'. In talking to them before I ordered, I was thinking of the radials and they talked me out of them. Shorter life but will perform better. Given my application they suggested I didn't need the radial slick. If my wheels/tires fit on your car your welcome to make a pass or two to see what you think. Hoosier 29.0/10.5-15W Tom Damn, now I`m confused........... Thankxxx for the offer but I don`t plan on racing at a track anytime soon............. 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

Re: SLICKS....................... [Re: Thumperdart] #1569584 01/27/14 11:54 PM 01/27/14 11:54 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 570 Brea, Ca D Dart Racer mopar
Dart Racer mopar D Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 570 Brea, Ca	Offer is open if you change your mind. My car is parked waiting on my engine to get back, so won't be running it until mid March. All of Feb is open for ya.

Re: SLICKS....................... [Re: Thumperdart] #1569585 01/28/14 12:12 AM 01/28/14 12:12 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,439 Val-haul-ass... eventually B BradH Taking time off to work on my car
BradH Taking time off to work on my car B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,439 Val-haul-ass... eventually	Don't know if it's still true after all these years, but I saw some tests a ways back where M/T ET Streets were pulling virtually identical times to their ET Drag counterparts. If you still need a DOT-legal tire, this might be something to consider...

Re: SLICKS....................... [Re: Dart Racer] #1569586 01/28/14 02:10 AM 01/28/14 02:10 AM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion T Thumperdart OP I Live Here
Thumperdart OP I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion	Quote: Offer is open if you change your mind. My car is parked waiting on my engine to get back, so won't be running it until mid March. All of Feb is open for ya. Thankxxx again but a buddy of mine has some coin he wants to spend on me and bring to the streets for betting so he`s buyin and I`m not too proud to oblige. Brad, I tried the et-streets and for some reason my car didn`t like em but that was before my leaf mod so who knows plus the cops up here are cool about slicks on the street.......... 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

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