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: What size drag tire should I use?


Glenn
Jun 19th, 04, 11:49 PM
This is my combination </font> 70 velle ss 396
TH400 2800 stall converter
402BBC 30 over 10 to 1 compression
heads #063's w/2.19 - 1.88, 101cc oval port closed chamber
comp cams roller rockers
comp cam's xe274H camshaft
edelbrock air gap intake
holley 770 avenger carb
msd ignition
dynomax 1 7/8" headers
flowmaster 2 1/2" exhaust pipes
dynomax ultra flo mufflers
12 bolt 3.73 new clutches moser axles
boxed lower control arms w/polygraphite bushings</font>I will be using a 15x8 wheel on the back. What size tire would you recommend?

Bob West
Jun 20th, 04, 12:04 AM
28 x 9/10 Hoosiers from www.larryhodge.com (http://www.larryhodge.com) graemlins/thumbsup.gif

edit: I've had my best 60ft with drag radials,not consistent enough for bracket racing on my car. I also tried M/T ET drags and can't 60ft. as good as the 28 x 9 Hoosiers did. I'm going back to Hoosiers once these M/T's are shot or find someone that wants to buy them cheap smile.gif

Bomber '67
Jun 20th, 04, 12:06 AM
Something about 28" in diameter, a 28 x 10.5 (~ 9.5 actual tread width) x 15 E.T. Street DOT slick would be good. Or a 275/50 Drag radial.

Thomas

JUNK YARD DOG
Jun 21st, 04, 12:18 PM
26x10s with 373 gears i perfer goodyears they tend to last longer than hooser or m ts but they also cost a little more

Ron454
Jun 21st, 04, 9:43 PM
10/28 Hoosier...Daddys or 10.5/28 MT.
Both work great at your power level.
10/26 work ok too but look funny.
I used 10/29 Goodyears at one time, great tire, but short lived in my opinion.
Ron