Tires, MT vs GY vs Avons

[Red S/C]

If you are running MT Drag Radials on the back what are you using on the front?

[D-CEL]

I think this topic is in the top ten somewhere behind "Big Block vs Small block"
lol.
Ive been running the MT Drag radials for several years now, and cant say anything bad. I run 275/50's on the front and 325/50's on the back. they do everything I ask of them very well.
I recommend them every chance i get.
I do agree that the Billboards are the best looking Cobra tire. But I prefer the way a radial tire works.

Jason

[RedBarchetta]

Originally Posted by Red S/C

If you are running MT Drag Radials on the back what are you using on the front?

D-Cel convinced me to run on all four corners and I haven't been disappointed. Just make sure you pump them up to between 28-32 psi (to keep the sidewalls stiff and prevent them from rolling over) and the car corners great. I run the 255/60's (I recall) in the front with the 325/50's (on 10.5" widened rims) in the back and no problems. Grips like mad.

-Dean #747

[RICK LAKE]

Red SC Red if you are running 600HP it doesn't matter what tire is on the back. Even slicks will have to be screwed to the rims. You have a light car and BIG HP. Your rear suspension has alot to do with your traction issues. Not sure which car you have but to start with, a 4 link setup or watts is needed to control a rearend like a Jag or IRS. Solid rearend like 9" needs the same thing. Shocks and spring rate are very important for weight transfer and getting the tires to slick to the road. You need to video your car taking off. The car needs to be on a level ground. The correct air pressures are also key to this problem solving. The rearend should squat about 1- 1.5"'s and leave without and tire slipping. A couple of guys are very happy with the Avons. You may also want to look at 17" wheels and tires if you have the room. Any cobra with 500HP or better can blow the tires off the back of the car without to much problem, the trick is getting it to hook all the time.