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Re: How do i get a radial slick to hook on a marginal track
On my 3500 pound H stocker chevelle I am lucky to get 40 passes on a set of M/T Radials, they hook great just not long lasting.
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Re: How do i get a radial slick to hook on a marginal track
I've been at 21psi..but I haven't tried anything different in the heat. I was pretty sure I didn't want to go lower and was afraid to go much higher. I'll try 22psi tonight at test and tune.
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Re: How do i get a radial slick to hook on a marginal track
I wouldn't run a bias slick if they paid me to.
I run Hoosier 9" radials on a 10" wheel. Burnout is extremely minimal. I do not use a line lock. Low gear just to get them spinning, then shift to high. Weight in the trunk is definitely good. I think I have a couple hundred pounds back there. I run 17 psi but, honestly, it is only for even wear with my combo. I've been from 16 - 26 and have never seen a difference in performance. Half the time I don't even check them once I've made a couple passes. It did take some work initially once I got some decent HP. You'll want to make sure the front end moves freely. I've never counted passes, but I'm sure I get 150 on the Hoosier C07 tire. Stick with them and you will be better for it! I love hearing others complain about a tricky track. As long as I don't go up in smoke, I know my 60' time will be within .01 of the previous run.
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Re: How do i get a radial slick to hook on a marginal track
Radials can be touchy on a marginal track for sure. I would drop the tire pressure to 18 and see if it helps. It will give the tire a bit more contact with the track. You may have just simply worn them out if you have been doing a heavy burn out. Not to say your car doesn't have a good suspension, but most stockers have a very well tuned and adjusted set up, with a lot of weight moved around.
My suggestion is to go with a 29.5x9 Mickey Thompson bias tire for bracket racing. They'll be .08 - .10 slower, hook great and if they spin it's only .01-.03. Not to mention they are much cheaper than the radials.
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Re: How do i get a radial slick to hook on a marginal track
Well the changes helped alittle . I lost .10 in the 60ft but it was better and consistent. After reading all these replies, I'm pretty certain I've been doing to hard of a burnout and the radials are worn out. A racer here had a set of bias ply 29.5x9 M/T for sale here at the track so I went ahead and bought them and having them mounted up this morning. I'll see how they work out and make my decision on which slick to run after I see how they do today in the heat. I'm leaning towards another set of radials, and changing my burnout routine. Im also going to get a weight ballast box built so I can add more weight if necessary. It's apparent that I have only been nibbling at adding weight, and was hesitant to add alot, but now that I see what adding 120lbs did to help I won't hesitate to add larger amounts of weight when I'm having traction issues in the future. Thanks for all the help, I probably should have made this post 3 weeks ago when I first started having issues.
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Re: How do i get a radial slick to hook on a marginal track
Have you ever thought of trying the M/T Pro bracket radial?
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Re: How do i get a radial slick to hook on a marginal track
According to MT, the PBR tire is not a good choice for marginal tracks. The PBR is better than their pre-existing street/drag radial on an OK track, but will not perform like a bias on a marginal track.
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