Re: Who has Experience with Phoenix Slicks
[Re: KD800X]
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04/14/10 11:13 PM
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I don't run them anymore but had good luck with them when I did, I got more life out of them than the Hoosiers, or MT of the same size. I swithed to MT for one reason, I needed a size they have 31-10.5 W, I used to run the Phoenix 29.5- 11.5 W's but can't run those in some of my races, so I just decided swaping tires wasn't worth it and stick with the 10-5 MT now. Guess a lot depends on what you are running, car, weight, how fast, size ect, but I really like the Phoenix slicks, ran them pretty much for 7 or 8 years. My car runs low 10's, weighs 3700 with me, 60's were consistent 1.41 oe so, depending on which track at density altitude. EDIT BELOW
Didn't notice until after I posted that you asked about Phoenix 10.5, thought it was Phoenix in general, my info may not help you, but the 31-10.5 MT's have been better for me than the Hoosiers.
Last edited by wyoming; 04/14/10 11:17 PM.
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Re: Who has Experience with Phoenix Slicks
[Re: joshking440]
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04/15/10 07:32 AM
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Anonymous
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KEV,you know what i like.
i have heard only but good things about phoenix.
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Re: Who has Experience with Phoenix Slicks
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04/15/10 07:43 AM
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look at whats on the back of damn near every fast 10.5" tire car in the country........... M/T's
Andrew Brough D372
1969 Dodge Dart GTS
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6.82 1/8 98mph
"the light came on and I ran out of talent"
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Re: Who has Experience with Phoenix Slicks
[Re: cl440]
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04/15/10 08:03 PM
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Hey guys, thanks for your input! You've been a big help!  It sounds like Phoenix is a good direction to go. I know M/T's are good also but I think Peoenix are going to be the choice. I see they are now offer a 31-10.5W. But, I don't know if we can fit it under the car. Besides I don't know how 4 1/2 inches more of roll out will effect the converter which is set up for 30" tires. So we probably will stay with the 29.5-10.5's. Thanks again Kevin
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Re: Who has Experience with Phoenix Slicks
[Re: cl440]
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04/16/10 08:38 AM
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We run the Phoenix 31-13-15's F9 compound on the duster. We tried some hoosiers once and did not like them. Phoenix has never let us down! We get on average 300 runs on a set. 
Now that is good mileage! I thought I was doing well with 200+ on my Phoenix 12.2 x 31.25 W
For the original poster. Try running inner tubes and as much air pressure as you can hook. This helps tire (sidewall) life. Also a nice wide rim. I have heard many racers successfully running 33 x 10.5 W tires on 14" wide rims.
10-5-29-5-15
10-5-31-0-15w
10-5-33-0-15w
12-2-31-25-15w
Phone Coker Tire and ask them to check a few pairs for rollout. The 31x10.5W is rated 99.5", but they might have a set around 97 on the rack.
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Re: Who has Experience with Phoenix Slicks
[Re: KD800X]
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04/17/10 05:49 AM
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We use Phoenix and also use tubes.The tubes will keep the sidewalls from going away.We are getting MANY runs on Phoenix and they will hook to the cords as mentioned.
Nautilus Racing-
We use Superformance gaskets and Turbo Action converters/products.
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