Front tire recommendation ?

Posted By: topside

Front tire recommendation ? - 01/10/10 04:53 AM

Time for a set of front drag tires; 15x3 wheels, 3000-lb Duster, under 135MPH. I've run the Moroso 7.10 forever, never a problem, but is there a less expensive alternative? Seems like everyone's front drag tires are around $300+/pair.
Any street tires that are light, same size, good to 135, and cheaper, or do I just need to suck it up and stretch the credit card a bit further?
FWIW I'm planning to run 'em tubeless on magnesium Flys.

Posted By: tubtar

Re: Front tire recommendation ? - 01/10/10 02:30 PM

I have used a 195/60-15 street tire that is H rated on a couple different efforts.
They hold up well and are available from a couple different manufacturers.
It is a radial , but it has never caused me a problem.

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Front tire recommendation ? - 01/10/10 03:11 PM

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Time for a set of front drag tires; 15x3 wheels, 3000-lb Duster, under 135MPH. I've run the Moroso 7.10 forever, never a problem, but is there a less expensive alternative? Seems like everyone's front drag tires are around $300+/pair.
Any street tires that are light, same size, good to 135, and cheaper, or do I just need to suck it up and stretch the credit card a bit further?
FWIW I'm planning to run 'em tubeless on magnesium Flys.

The BIG word you said was LIGHT and I dont think there
is a light street tire that fills your need... if
you want the street tire then it will weigh more but
most likely you can get it cheaper..... JMO

Posted By: tboomer

Re: Front tire recommendation ? - 01/10/10 03:21 PM

I am running the M/T sportsman fronts on my 64..Can't remember what I paid for them but they are a good tire for the money...

Posted By: AAR-B4

Re: Front tire recommendation ? - 01/10/10 03:34 PM

I think you have right tire on there now.
The extra bucks are worth it. If you have time look around.

Posted By: topside

Re: Front tire recommendation ? - 01/10/10 04:30 PM

Thanks for your replies; I guess I just gotta step up.
Now that I think of it, VW Beetle sizes were what we used back in the day. Cheap, but heavier than Morosos as I recall.

Posted By: Chris2581

Re: Front tire recommendation ? - 01/10/10 06:05 PM

I think the 7.10 Moroso's are your best bet.We have run a 215/75D/15 tire when we first ran the car(71 Demon)and it's VERY close to the Moroso 7.10 size.

Posted By: topside

Re: Front tire recommendation ? - 01/10/10 08:43 PM

Thanks, Chris. IIRC, about 165/78 was the Beetle size, but if course they'd be rated for something less than 135MPH - duh - and would likely be a few pounds heavier.
I have about 3 months before the season starts here, so no worries; if a deal can be found, I'll be on it.