Burnout's and tyre longevity.
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08/31/10 09:16 AM
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Ever since I started drag racing (15+ years) I've been a big smokey burnout type guy. The reason for this is I was told all them years ago, that a heavy car (3800lb+) and a narrow tyre (10.5) needed it. However I'm getting about 30 passes at most off a set of slicks (MT 3062) and they've gone! I talk to guys in the pits and they are changing after 2 or 3 seasons! but they have a lighter, less powerful car and a bigger tyre. Has compound technology moved so far that cars like mine don't need the big burnout any more? Whats your opinions? TIA
'74 Challenger..9.46 @ 145.9 1/4, 6.001 @ 118 1/8 so far. 4023lb !!! # N/A, Marsh performance 655ci, Indy Maxx, T/R, Indy 600-13 X's, Street legal, pump gas, full interior, Cal-Tracs, mufflers, 3:73's and real 10.5 radials. 9.51 @ 142.4 1/4, 6.003 @ 114 1/8 with our old mule KB, 572-13, 580 wedge. RHD '68 Barracuda Fastback 323ci street/strip. Best ET 13.88 @ 99.03
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Re: Burnout's and tyre longevity.
[Re: Tig]
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08/31/10 09:26 AM
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No big burn outs for me... I start in high gear and get them spinning and let go of the line lock and burn forward till it starts biting... that usually puts the tire about 25* hotter and that is the number I was told you want to be(25* hotter than the track unless the track is real hot... above 125*)... if the track is hot then I do a smaller burn out... and yes there have been 2 things that have really changed over the years... tire technology and shock technology
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Re: Burnout's and tyre longevity.
[Re: BobR]
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08/31/10 01:02 PM
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Burnout tips are duly noted. However, after ringing my usual M/T suppliers, I've been told that M/T will no longer supply tyres to Europe . Due to them being made from old oil, they dont comply with european rules Sounds crazy to me, I would have though that using re-cycled oil would be greener than using new Anyway, I'm having to change manufacturer. Anyone with any experience of Toyo tires?
'74 Challenger..9.46 @ 145.9 1/4, 6.001 @ 118 1/8 so far. 4023lb !!! # N/A, Marsh performance 655ci, Indy Maxx, T/R, Indy 600-13 X's, Street legal, pump gas, full interior, Cal-Tracs, mufflers, 3:73's and real 10.5 radials. 9.51 @ 142.4 1/4, 6.003 @ 114 1/8 with our old mule KB, 572-13, 580 wedge. RHD '68 Barracuda Fastback 323ci street/strip. Best ET 13.88 @ 99.03
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Re: Burnout's and tyre longevity.
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08/31/10 01:51 PM
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Just order them through summit or something similair? Over here all the tires are coming over this way... MT's GY's all kind off brands. You could see if M&H has your size, they have a depot in Belgium.
I just keep getting my GY's from overseas though.
Btw, you're running the Finals next week? If so, see you there, I'll be there from next friday. My buddy, where most of the crowd will visit I guess, will be there from wednesday with his Superbird.
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Re: Burnout's and tyre longevity.
[Re: 72Challenger]
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09/01/10 04:46 PM
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Hi Hans. M/T used to have a European distribution warehouse in the UK, sadly because of this ruling it now no longer exists and there is no "stock" in the UK. I used to be able to get them in a couple of days. I can import them myself from the US but to get them here for the weekend would cost £350+ in shipping alone The less expensive way takes 3 weeks, too slow, I need them for the finals. Anyway I've got some toyo's coming for friday So we'll see you there and have a beer or two
'74 Challenger..9.46 @ 145.9 1/4, 6.001 @ 118 1/8 so far. 4023lb !!! # N/A, Marsh performance 655ci, Indy Maxx, T/R, Indy 600-13 X's, Street legal, pump gas, full interior, Cal-Tracs, mufflers, 3:73's and real 10.5 radials. 9.51 @ 142.4 1/4, 6.003 @ 114 1/8 with our old mule KB, 572-13, 580 wedge. RHD '68 Barracuda Fastback 323ci street/strip. Best ET 13.88 @ 99.03
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