Time for tires. Bias or radials? Suggesions
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05/01/15 12:08 PM
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Since 2004 I've had drag radials on my Duster BFG radial T/A on the front and their drag radials out back. In 2012 I bought new BFG drag radials for the back. For some reason the new set is already worn down to the chords even though they were not even used like the old set. Now it's time for new rubber. The car goes to the strip a few times a year and then is street driven all summer. I want a sticky tire and don't want to deal with switching to slicks when I race so the tire has to be a DOT type. I've been looking at MT ET streets, Hoosier quick time pro DOT, M&H you name it. Both in the bias and radial forms. The Duster is about 3200 lbs, about 530-550hp 440, super stock springs, manual 727 with 3.73 Dana. I've been running 275/60 in back and 215/60 up front. I'd like a slightly taller tire up front and because of stock wheel wells and spring location the 275's are about it for size. Wheels are 15x6 and 15x8.5 American torque thrust D's Sorry about the length but I need some suggestions please. Thanks
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Re: Time for tires. Bias or radials? Suggesions
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For the front, go with a 215-70, or 205-70.
If you were satisfied w/ the BFG drag radials, then you'll be REAL happy with the M/T ET Street radials. The M/T radials hook WAY better. The 3754R is the traditional 275-60 drag radial and what I'd recommend.
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Re: Time for tires. Bias or radials? Suggesions
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For my Street/Strip 500hp 73 Duster, I have two sets of rears, on their own wheels, that we always switch out.. 275-60-15 BFG T/A and Mickey Thompson Drag Radials.. The T/A's will not hook on the street.. I've gotten the car sideways when stabbing the throttle at 60 mph.. But they hold up over the miles and they give the car the "Street Car" look... The M/T's are a sticky tire that gives a 1.4/1.5 60' time, which is not bad for a street car with stock suspension.. However they do not last on the street.. So its pretty much up to you.. If you're ok with spending $500-$600 on tires every 500 miles or so... then MT are the answer..
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Re: Time for tires. Bias or radials? Suggesions
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05/02/15 01:09 AM
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I am running bias tires on the front and drag radials on the back with no problems. A few weeks ago I had slicks on the back and I did not like the way it handled. Like the drag radials better.
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1.33 60 ft,6.21 at 110.59 in the 1/8, pump gas small block,2950lbs,drag radials,mufflers and driven to track ...
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Re: Time for tires. Bias or radials? Suggesions
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05/03/15 10:33 PM
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I bought the Hoosier drag radials for my car. Really liked the QTP's on a previous car so I wanted to give Hoosier my business. I like them thus far. One thing of note, they are about 10 pounds each lighter than comparable Mickey's are.
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