How much of a gain can be expected with a set of drag radials?

 

how bad is your traction? whats your setup? too many variables really

 

Traction is not to bad but could be better, depends on the track prep, but most of the time I get a 5ft or so slight spin.

 

not much then, maybe .05 in the big end.

 

Depends what youre going from. From a 31" all terrain to a 26" DR. I went .5 better. From a 28" slick to a DR Ill have to let you know.

A lot depends on what kind of traction issues you have now, what the overal diameter change will be, and what weight changes will be. Going from a 75/55 20 to a 255/50 16 (dr) will give you a pretty good gain. If you have the stock 16's you wont gain as much

 

Pretty much same size tire only difference is 275/60/15 is what is on there now and the drag radial is 275/50/15. I was just looking for maybe a .1 or so every little bit helps.

 

It would probably help you out quite a bit. The Mickey Thompson radials would probably be your best bet. I am about to try some in that size on my 90 SS. My only mod was removed cat and a magnaflow muffler, and I wouldn't get any traction. Going to try them on the stock steel wheels with factory G80 limited slip. If they don't work out, I will get 10" rims and try to fit a wider tire.

 

You should get that .1 you're wanting. Its a slightly smaller tire, and will hook a little better. If you can get your 60' down a little you'll defiantly get your .1 in the 1/4. My bet is you would benefit more from a little suspension work though

 

I love running the M/T DR's. The best 60' i have pulled with them on the truck is 1.610 and get consistent 1.6's on the spray.

 

i run the 28 inch m and h racemaster drag radials on the 16 inch rim and they hook like gangbusters on the street