Radial slick vs. Bias-ply slick
 

I am returning to dragracing after a long time away from the sport.I will be running in Stock Eliminator in a stick shift car.What are the differences in the use of a radial vs. bias-ply slick.
I will appreciate any and all input.
Ronn Brigham

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I can be incorrect...but, as I understand, stick shift cars are running bias-py and not radials in Stock Eliminator

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Radials will not work in a stick car. Bias ply or the Mickey Thompson stick shift tire is what you need to use. Have fun!!!!!

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How about radial vs bias with a transbrake?

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Joe is right on. Buy a set of Mickey Thompson 29.5 stick tires. Make sure yo uget the right ones. They make a 29.5 bias ply for an auto and a radial 29.5. This wont be a problem if you buy then at a MT trailer, but if you order from a 3rd party make sure they send the right ones. I know Larry Hodge sells them and will know what you need. The part # is 3056ST. The MTs last and are quick. Welcome to stick stock racing! Lot's more fun! Don't forget the clutch pedal switch. :)

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I agree on the tires, and the 3056st tires are a good choice. 10 years ago or so when my camaro would make l or m stock (stick), I used some radials on a few record runs.The car would loose a few hundredths in 60 and gain that and a couple more back down track. It was a net gain but the car was heavy and it won't work at faster et's nowadays in my car.

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I agree with Dave Casey. The MT 3056st is the correct tire for stick cars.

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With tubes and screws or without?

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What is the differance between the 3056 and the 3056st Mickey? Is it is stiffer sidewall or ???? How will the 3056st work on an automatic car?

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3056st tire is a M5 compound. 3056 is a L8 compound. St tire also has less tread-as all manual transmission tires. The compound is harder which wears less.

I always run the 3066st tire. This tire is no longer available. I tried the 3066 instead. Threw them away after 12 passes. Bought the 3056st. Right back where I was before, 'cept a few more rpms...

Andy Stone 1102 B/S