Posted By: 383man
Radial slicks ? - 01/06/09 01:15 AM
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
Posted By: blownzoom440
Re: Radial slicks ? - 01/06/09 01:18 AM
it would only be about 15$ to have some1 mount them.try them!
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Radial slicks ? - 01/06/09 02:06 AM
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..
Posted By: 68DART360
Re: Radial slicks ? - 01/06/09 02:09 AM
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
Posted By: Kevins493
Re: Radial slicks ? - 01/06/09 02:27 AM
About a tenth to a tenth and a half quicker, but more rpm in the lights. Go for it!
Posted By: 383man
Re: Radial slicks ? - 01/06/09 02:46 AM
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
Posted By: Locomotion
Re: Radial slicks ? - 01/06/09 03:24 AM
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.
Posted By: 74DusterP457
Re: Radial slicks ? - 01/09/09 12:37 AM
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.
Ron