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What slicks to get

Posted By: Clanton

What slicks to get - 09/22/20 08:01 PM

3900# car/driver,1.35 60' ,some trans brake use,3.73 gear w/spool,I have been using M/T ET Drag 29.5 10.5 15S D5 compound with tubes nd 10# air on 10"x15 rims w/screws.I have QA-1 shocks in back/cal tracs,3way front.I feel what I have been using has been good but maybe softer would help/grip.My vert is 4500 th400,t brake any gear.2.46,1.45.1/1 3rd
TIA
I will not get out till next yr but making plans
Posted By: tex013

Re: What slicks to get - 09/22/20 09:23 PM

you could try the Pro Bracket Radial .
I use the 29.5x10.5 PBR on my Satellite , leave on tbrake@4500 , 15x10 rim
A mate runs them on is 62 Chev , 15x 8.5 rim . He is around 3900lbs , 540ci W motor , tbrake launch
I glue the tyres
I go low mid 1.40s , he goes low 1.40s

Tex
Posted By: Clanton

Re: What slicks to get - 09/22/20 11:04 PM

Your info is in line with mine but I don't know if I want to get on the band wagon[reluctant to change]I will read more on it Thank you!
Posted By: an8sec70cuda

Re: What slicks to get - 09/23/20 02:09 PM

If you don't want to try a radial, then I'd stick w/ what you have. up
Posted By: 440Jim

Re: What slicks to get - 09/23/20 02:57 PM

I like the M/T ET Drags for your application. weight, perf, size
From what I have seen, their 10.5 tires are pretty good.
I am a little surprised you run that low air pressure. I would think you could run 14-15 psi
Posted By: Clanton

Re: What slicks to get - 09/23/20 03:35 PM

I agree, the ET Drag is what I am comfortable with using and to be honest I forget the air psi I used it has been about 4yrs and you are most likely correct.
Posted By: Chargerfan68

Re: What slicks to get - 09/23/20 05:07 PM

We are very similar.....3900 lbs, MT ET drag slick 28x11.5-15 on 10x15. I run 1.49-1.50 most times. I have tested pressures in 1/2 lb increments and my setup seems to like 13 lbs exactly. I run tubes with screws and all the sets i’ve run over the years had very very consistent performance.
Posted By: Tig

Re: What slicks to get - 09/23/20 06:18 PM

Bias ply guy here for years, 'til I tried some pro drag radials, grin
I'm not going back if I can help it wink up
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Posted By: Clanton

Re: What slicks to get - 09/23/20 06:53 PM

Nothing wrong with having success.
Originally Posted by Tig
Bias ply guy here for years, 'til I tried some pro drag radials, grin
I'm not going back if I can help it wink up
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Posted By: Al_Alguire

Re: What slicks to get - 09/23/20 07:07 PM

My suggestion is put that same tire on a wider wheel. A 10" wheel really is to narrow for that tire. Plenty of folks going low 1.teen 60's NA with that tire but on a wider wheel to spread the tire out
Posted By: Clanton

Re: What slicks to get - 09/23/20 07:33 PM

I have no room for a wider rim with factory wheel wells but I do get a good use of the contact and only a little wrinkle without it pulling on the tread patch.ty
Originally Posted by Al_Alguire
My suggestion is put that same tire on a wider wheel. A 10" wheel really is to narrow for that tire. Plenty of folks going low 1.teen 60's NA with that tire but on a wider wheel to spread the tire out
Posted By: StealthWedge67

Re: What slicks to get - 09/24/20 04:51 AM

I’m very happy with my PBR’s. Currently running 28x9’s in the stock 67 B-body wheelhouse. Going on year 3 with these, prob. In the range of 150 runs on them, and they still look like they’ve got a full season left in them. My car was also quicker & faster with them vs ET Drags, and the consistency is impressive.
Posted By: Clanton

Re: What slicks to get - 09/24/20 08:28 PM

Thanks for the info!
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