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Radial slicks ? #185098 01/05/09 09:15 PM 01/05/09 09:15 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md 3 383man OP Too Many Posts
383man OP Too Many Posts 3 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md	I can get my hands on some 30 x 9 radial slicks that are used but in very good shape. I now run Hoosier QTP bias 29 x 11.5 tires. I thought I might give the radial slicks a try to see if the car likes them but I have never ran radial slicks. I have heard they are a bit faster. Anybody think its worth the trouble for me to mount them and try them ? Thanks , Ron

Re: Radial slicks ? [Re: 383man] #185099 01/05/09 09:18 PM 01/05/09 09:18 PM
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blownzoom440 B Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 8,647 ELYRIA,OH	it would only be about 15$ to have some1 mount them.try them!

Re: Radial slicks ? [Re: blownzoom440] #185100 01/05/09 09:59 PM 01/05/09 09:59 PM
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383man OP Too Many Posts 3 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md	Quote: it would only be about 15$ to have some1 mount them.try them! Na I can mount them myself. Ron

Re: Radial slicks ? [Re: 383man] #185101 01/05/09 10:06 PM 01/05/09 10:06 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	I ran them then I was running a 30" tall tire...10-.15 quicker..more stable on the big end you run 20+ on air pressure in them...they wear out quick.. 4926018-coronet007.jpg (52 downloads)

Re: Radial slicks ? [Re: 383man] #185102 01/05/09 10:09 PM 01/05/09 10:09 PM
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68DART360 mopar Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 501 Easton, PA	if they are hoosiers they have two different circs a 92.5 and a 94 or 95. if your car has more rpm left in the traps with the bias plies it might not with the radials they do not grow as much. I love mine went from a 28X12.5 et street to the short 30X10.5's my car loved 'em

Re: Radial slicks ? [Re: 68DART360] #185103 01/05/09 10:13 PM 01/05/09 10:13 PM
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DJVCuda I Live Here Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 11,179 Atco NJ	go for it Ron!!!

Re: Radial slicks ? [Re: DJVCuda] #185104 01/05/09 10:27 PM 01/05/09 10:27 PM
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Kevins493 top fuel Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,379 MD	About a tenth to a tenth and a half quicker, but more rpm in the lights. Go for it!

Re: Radial slicks ? [Re: Kevins493] #185105 01/05/09 10:46 PM 01/05/09 10:46 PM
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383man OP Too Many Posts 3 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md	I knew they dont grow as much as my QTP Hoosier's so thats why I figure I may be ok since my Hoosier's are 29's and the radials are 30's. I like my trap rpm right now as its pushing 6300 in the lights but it still feels like it has some steam left. I think I will give it a try. Ron Last edited by 383man; 01/05/09 10:47 PM.

Re: Radial slicks ? [Re: 383man] #185106 01/05/09 11:24 PM 01/05/09 11:24 PM
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Locomotion master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,894 Florida	The only bad thing about radial slicks compared to bias ply is that they are more sensitive to track conditions. They will have a tendency to spin sooner under marginal conditions and can spin worse when they do. Personally, I use the lightweight, 94" circumference, 9" Hoosier radials.

Re: Radial slicks ? [Re: 383man] #185107 01/08/09 08:37 PM 01/08/09 08:37 PM
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74DusterP457 mopar addict 7 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 529 Rowlett, TX	I ran Hoosier 30x9 radial slicks. My Duster picked up .1 with them. I didn't have trouble with them hooking until they were pretty well worn out. Most of the time I ran 22 - 23 PSI. One thing - You don't need to do John Force burn-outs with Radials. Spin em until the first puff of smoke and go. You don't need to switch them from side to side either until they start to wear out. I would get about 130 - 140 runs out of a set. Radials are very popular with the Stock Eliminator crowd.

Re: Radial slicks ? [Re: 74DusterP457] #185108 01/08/09 08:46 PM 01/08/09 08:46 PM
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Troublemaker427 super stock Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 722 Hampstead, MD.	Quote: I ran Hoosier 30x9 radial slicks. My Duster picked up .1 with them. I didn't have trouble with them hooking until they were pretty well worn out. Most of the time I ran 22 - 23 PSI. One thing - You don't need to do John Force burn-outs with Radials. Spin em until the first puff of smoke and go. You don't need to switch them from side to side either until they start to wear out. I would get about 130 - 140 runs out of a set. Radials are very popular with the Stock Eliminator crowd. Hoosier rep told us to swap them after about 10 runs then only make a pass or 2 and swap them back. It makes a differance. We run Hoosier 10.5x30 radials. You are correct about the burnout. Just a little smoke and go. Jody Aberts 1966 Fairlane 427 Troublemaker2 AA/NSS 1964 Galaxie 500XL 390-4spd. 1966 F-100 390-C6 1967 Plymouth VIP 383-TF 2003 Roadking

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