Phoenix FX tires on a heavy stick car

55 zimm · 11-16-2015, 08:48 PM

I would like some input on Phoenix fx tire on a heavy (3500#) stick car. I currently run M/T 10.5 w x 29.5 or 11.50 x29.5 with good results for approx 50 passes then they start to get inconsistent. I was thinking about trying the Phoenix FX tires, I know many super stock guys used the firestones years ago. Any input would be great

Thanks
Dirk Zimmerman

BLIND MULE · 11-16-2015, 09:50 PM

Try to get in touch with Mike Crutchfield or maybe he will see this and give you some advice he is a Phoenix dealer!

james schaechter · 11-17-2015, 07:17 AM

Are you running tubes? If not, that would help.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55 zimm

I would like some input on Phoenix fx tire on a heavy (3500#) stick car. I currently run M/T 10.5 w x 29.5 or 11.50 x29.5 with good results for approx 50 passes then they start to get inconsistent. I was thinking about trying the Phoenix FX tires, I know many super stock guys used the firestones years ago. Any input would be great

Thanks
Dirk Zimmerman

terry1 · 11-17-2015, 08:16 AM

I hope I'm not hi-jacking this thread but, is there anything, other than baby power, to help with the tube not folding over or twisting during the slick install?
Terry K

Dan Timberlake · 11-17-2015, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by terry1

I hope I'm not hi-jacking this thread but, is there anything, other than baby power, to help with the tube not folding over or twisting during the slick install?
Terry K

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Starting with a partially inflated tube, and finishing with A couple of inflate-deflate cycles helps on dirt bike tires.

55 zimm · 11-17-2015, 12:50 PM

I do run tubes in the M/T tires I have tried them tubeless with no change in ET for me and they leak bad even with all the tricks (soap etc.).
Baby powder has worked the best for me when mounting. I tried silicon lube once that was a bad idea.

Thanks Dirk

Mike Pearson · 11-17-2015, 01:09 PM

Try some Hoosiers. They seem to last longer and more consistent longer than the M/T tire I was using. There is not many class racers running the phoenix tire these days. Mike Crutchfield is the man when it comes to Phoenix tires. Let me know if you need his e mail address.

Dan Fahey · 11-17-2015, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 55 zimm

I do run tubes in the M/T tires I have tried them tubeless with no change in ET for me and they leak bad even with all the tricks (soap etc.).
Baby powder has worked the best for me when mounting. I tried silicon lube once that was a bad idea.

Thanks Dirk

YUP my M/T's leaked too !
For a while would wheel hope doing a fast burnout.
So did a slow one until hot.
Could raise rpm after 20 burnouts.

D

Ed Wright · 11-17-2015, 02:11 PM

Never mind. Sorry.

55 zimm · 11-19-2015, 09:12 AM

Thanks for the input. I Have a little time this long cold Illinois winter to figure things out.

Dirk

11-16-2015, 08:48 PM	#1
55 zimm Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Phoenix FX tires on a heavy stick car I would like some input on Phoenix fx tire on a heavy (3500#) stick car. I currently run M/T 10.5 w x 29.5 or 11.50 x29.5 with good results for approx 50 passes then they start to get inconsistent. I was thinking about trying the Phoenix FX tires, I know many super stock guys used the firestones years ago. Any input would be great Thanks Dirk Zimmerman

11-16-2015, 09:50 PM	#2
BLIND MULE Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 319 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Phoenix FX tires on a heavy stick car Try to get in touch with Mike Crutchfield or maybe he will see this and give you some advice he is a Phoenix dealer!

11-17-2015, 08:16 AM	#4
terry1 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Moncton, N.B. Posts: 276 Likes: 24 Liked 24 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Phoenix FX tires on a heavy stick car I hope I'm not hi-jacking this thread but, is there anything, other than baby power, to help with the tube not folding over or twisting during the slick install? Terry K

11-17-2015, 12:50 PM	#6
55 zimm Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Phoenix FX tires on a heavy stick car I do run tubes in the M/T tires I have tried them tubeless with no change in ET for me and they leak bad even with all the tricks (soap etc.). Baby powder has worked the best for me when mounting. I tried silicon lube once that was a bad idea. Thanks Dirk

11-17-2015, 01:09 PM	#7
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,319 Likes: 546 Liked 1,629 Times in 502 Posts	Re: Phoenix FX tires on a heavy stick car Try some Hoosiers. They seem to last longer and more consistent longer than the M/T tire I was using. There is not many class racers running the phoenix tire these days. Mike Crutchfield is the man when it comes to Phoenix tires. Let me know if you need his e mail address. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

11-17-2015, 02:11 PM	#9
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 389 Times in 168 Posts	Re: Phoenix FX tires on a heavy stick car Never mind. Sorry. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA Last edited by Ed Wright; 11-17-2015 at 03:48 PM.

11-19-2015, 09:12 AM	#10
55 zimm Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Phoenix FX tires on a heavy stick car Thanks for the input. I Have a little time this long cold Illinois winter to figure things out. Dirk