Hitting the dyno tonight, any guesses?
09-20-2015, 09:47 PM
#41
Sorry, just my understanding of the subject... Here just like everyone else to learn about what i dont know and share what i do.. And drool over bad *** 900+ hp trucks whether theyre running slicks, drag radials or street tires... If something i say is mislead or misinformed, please feel free to call me out and correct me on it, just in a more civilized manner...
09-20-2015, 09:48 PM
#42
TECH Junkie
George what vehicles do the drs work best on to get the most out of them. Trucks, cars, soft springs or shocks or what? If radials are just as good in some settings then it sure would help on a streetable ride. Thanks!
09-20-2015, 10:49 PM
#43
Sorry, just my understanding of the subject... Here just like everyone else to learn about what i dont know and share what i do.. And drool over bad *** 900+ hp trucks whether theyre running slicks, drag radials or street tires... If something i say is mislead or misinformed, please feel free to call me out and correct me on it, just in a more civilized manner...
I know there a few drag radial cars in the 6's maybe even faster?
Last edited by JordanH; 09-20-2015 at 11:00 PM.
09-21-2015, 09:58 AM
#45
Formerly ScreamingL
do any of you watch the "lights out" events or "no mercy" events?
some of the fastest cars in the world are on radials
its been proven over and over again, you run a slick then run a radial youll go faster on a prepped surface, but like anything you have to be setup to run the radial
you have murdernova for example going 4.4s on a 275 radial pulling 1.1 60's
as for slicks being softer you may want to play around with some good radials and see the compounds they have out there
some of the fastest cars in the world are on radials
its been proven over and over again, you run a slick then run a radial youll go faster on a prepped surface, but like anything you have to be setup to run the radial
you have murdernova for example going 4.4s on a 275 radial pulling 1.1 60's
as for slicks being softer you may want to play around with some good radials and see the compounds they have out there
09-21-2015, 10:00 AM
#46
Formerly ScreamingL
just any vehicle, the vehicle in use needs to be setup to make anything work. a radial takes some more tuning of chassis to work but youll go faster but for alot of trucks a slick will work easier since many dont care to properly setup the chassis
09-21-2015, 10:49 AM
#47
I'm a drag radial fan. radials are faster on a properly set up vehicle. slicks are more forgiving which is great for someone who doesn't have the suspension to make a radial work. 99% of our trucks are not set up properly, so a slick makes more sense for most of our DD street applications. once you get a radial to work, you'll probably never go back to a slick. all the traction with none of the squishy tire feeling up top. better trap speed too. my dilemma is that mickey Thompson doesn't make a 33x22 drag radial (or a size close to it)
09-21-2015, 10:53 AM
#48
Formerly ScreamingL
I'm a drag radial fan. radials are faster on a properly set up vehicle. slicks are more forgiving which is great for someone who doesn't have the suspension to make a radial work. 99% of our trucks are not set up properly, so a slick makes more sense for most of our DD street applications. once you get a radial to work, you'll probably never go back to a slick. all the traction with none of the squishy tire feeling up top. better trap speed too. my dilemma is that mickey Thompson doesn't make a 33x22 drag radial (or a size close to it)
09-21-2015, 11:30 AM
#50
do any of you watch the "lights out" events or "no mercy" events?
some of the fastest cars in the world are on radials
its been proven over and over again, you run a slick then run a radial youll go faster on a prepped surface, but like anything you have to be setup to run the radial
you have murdernova for example going 4.4s on a 275 radial pulling 1.1 60's
as for slicks being softer you may want to play around with some good radials and see the compounds they have out there
some of the fastest cars in the world are on radials
its been proven over and over again, you run a slick then run a radial youll go faster on a prepped surface, but like anything you have to be setup to run the radial
you have murdernova for example going 4.4s on a 275 radial pulling 1.1 60's
as for slicks being softer you may want to play around with some good radials and see the compounds they have out there
And yes, I will be investing in a set of drag radial in the near future for my street truck.... I just love the way they look