Thread: slicks or drag radials?

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On a 13 second car a set of slicks will last a looooong time. People who only get 25 runs out of a pair are trying to do a pro stock style burnout or something. On a 7 second car, yeah they do go away quick but not on a bracket car in the 13's. From my observations, most of the inconsistancy blamed on slicks, tune up, weather, or whatever comes from inconsistant staging, burnout, and launch technique. Establish a system for prepping, staging, and launching the car, use the same procedure every time and consistancy will come from habit.

thanks man!

thank you sir! i have a set of mickey thompson 29.5x 10.5 slicks in my garage. how can i tell if theyre any good?


Look at the wear holes in the part that touches the pavement. They get shallower as the tire wears out. Also, the tires should not be hard, but have some softness to them when you depress the surface with your thumb. Finally, look for dry rotting and cracking in the sidewalls. The rubber should look somewhat alive, not dead in appearance. Run tubes also.

Tech should have more info on this, as he has probably checked more slicks than any of us.

Don

ok thanks man i appreciate it!

While DR hook good slicks hook better.