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Rotate Drag Radial Slicks? #484749
09/30/09 08:15 PM 09/30/09 08:15 PM
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Just wanted to ask those running drag radial slicks if they swap or rotate them from side to side after X number of passes? I know some do this with bias slicks. I'm on my second set of Hoosier 30 x 10.5 LW radials. I didn't rotate the first set. I have about 25 passes on current set. Just curious if it seems to make any difference in performance or wear.
Re: Rotate Drag Radial Slicks? [Re: SnakeEisz67] #484750
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I haven't counted my runs, but I have always rotated my slicks, bias ply before and now with Hoosier radial slicks.
I did it mainly because they didn't seem to wear evenly, but also to keep any "feathering" to a minimum.
Re: Rotate Drag Radial Slicks? [Re: SnakeEisz67] #484751
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Hoosier rep told us to rotate our radials every 10 passes, make 3-5 passes and swap them back. I do it and it seems to work.

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Re: Rotate Drag Radial Slicks? [Re: SnakeEisz67] #484752
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Thanks guys!
Re: Rotate Drag Radial Slicks? [Re: SnakeEisz67] #484753
09/30/09 10:42 PM 09/30/09 10:42 PM
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Make sure your radials are not directional,(look for the arrows) if they are do not spin them backwards To rotate a directional tire you need to have them dismounted and remounted so the arrows rotate the proper way

Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)
Re: Rotate Drag Radial Slicks? [Re: Cab_Burge] #484754
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Make sure your radials are not directional,(look for the arrows) if they are do not spin them backwards To rotate a directional tire you need to have them dismounted and remounted so the arrows rotate the proper way



I don't think they are directinal but I'll double check. Thanks
Re: Rotate Drag Radial Slicks? [Re: SnakeEisz67] #484755
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My M/T drag radials are directional and I swap them after every two weekends. I have about 70 passes on them and have done this since about 15 passes into the life of the time. I do it to keep the "fuzz" down on the tire. Never had any problems and they are the most consistant tire I have ever ran.

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Re: Rotate Drag Radial Slicks? [Re: Jacob Pitt] #484756
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My M/T drag radials are directional and I swap them after every two weekends. I have about 70 passes on them and have done this since about 15 passes into the life of the time. I do it to keep the "fuzz" down on the tire. Never had any problems and they are the most consistant tire I have ever ran.



Exactly!!!
Re: Rotate Drag Radial Slicks? [Re: Jacob Pitt] #484757
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My M/T drag radials are directional and I swap them after every two weekends. I have about 70 passes on them and have done this since about 15 passes into the life of the time. I do it to keep the "fuzz" down on the tire. Never had any problems and they are the most consistant tire I have ever ran.

Do you swap them onto the other rims or leave them on the same rims and run them backwards?

Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)
Re: Rotate Drag Radial Slicks? [Re: Cab_Burge] #484758
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My M/T drag radials are directional and I swap them after every two weekends. I have about 70 passes on them and have done this since about 15 passes into the life of the time. I do it to keep the "fuzz" down on the tire. Never had any problems and they are the most consistant tire I have ever ran.

Do you swap them onto the other rims or leave them on the same rims and run them backwards?



I keep them on the rim just switch sides with them every other race. I haven't noticed any change in consistancy or any vibrations/weird stuff.

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Re: Rotate Drag Radial Slicks? [Re: Jacob Pitt] #484759
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I had a set on phoenix tires that were directional and I rotated mine side to side and never noticed anything either.
Re: Rotate Drag Radial Slicks? [Re: Jacob Pitt] #484760
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My M/T drag radials are directional and I swap them after every two weekends. I have about 70 passes on them and have done this since about 15 passes into the life of the time. I do it to keep the "fuzz" down on the tire. Never had any problems and they are the most consistant tire I have ever ran.

Do you swap them onto the other rims or leave them on the same rims and run them backwards?



I keep them on the rim just switch sides with them every other race. I haven't noticed any change in consistancy or any vibrations/weird stuff.

Thanks

Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)
Re: Rotate Drag Radial Slicks? [Re: Cab_Burge] #484761
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Thanks All! I'll be rotating mine before next outing.

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