Correct way to break-in a new slick ?
 

Maybe some one can help me with the correct way to break-in a new drag slick. The slicks are a Hoosier bias ply 29.5/11.5W-15 D06. The car weighs #3400, and I was wondering if there is a correct way to do the first burn out, 2nd ect?...... Will the car run fast during the first few passes or does it take a few runs? Thanx for the help.

Re: Correct way to break-in a new slick ?
 

Never ran Hoosiers. Always ran M/T. but with these, I normally do a 5 second burnout, but with new ones, the first burnout I go about 10. Then go back to my normal routine, 5 seconds. Hope this helps.

Re: Correct way to break-in a new slick ?
 

I have run both Hoosier and MT. On my car the Hoosiers are faster, repat better and last longer. They hook the same until you see cord showing. I don't break mine in. May be ignorance, but I just put them on and run them. Fist pass, they work just like the last pass.

Re: Correct way to break-in a new slick ?
 

I've always been told to do a big burnout at least a day before you race on new slicks. I think the key is to put them through a complete heat cycle. Maybe it's not necessary for all tires, but I would tend to say from personal experience that it IS necessary for BFG drag radials.