Radial slick vs. Bias-ply slick

ronn brigham · 05-19-2008, 09:43 PM

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

SSDiv6 · 05-19-2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ronn brigham

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

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

Joe Martens · 05-19-2008, 10:54 PM

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!!!!!

n2oracer · 05-26-2008, 05:29 PM

How about radial vs bias with a transbrake?

james schaechter · 05-26-2008, 09:50 PM

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.

Dave Casey · 05-26-2008, 10:43 PM

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.

05-19-2008, 09:43 PM	#1
ronn brigham Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 16 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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

05-19-2008, 10:54 PM	#3
Joe Martens Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Olmsted, Ohio Posts: 790 Likes: 636 Liked 198 Times in 71 Posts	Re: Radial slick vs. Bias-ply slick 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!!!!! __________________ Joe Martens AA/Stock 3969

05-26-2008, 05:29 PM	#4
n2oracer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Radial slick vs. Bias-ply slick How about radial vs bias with a transbrake?

05-26-2008, 09:50 PM	#5
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,994 Likes: 1,296 Liked 1,439 Times in 301 Posts	Re: Radial slick vs. Bias-ply slick 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. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

05-26-2008, 10:43 PM	#6
Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,202 Likes: 233 Liked 797 Times in 165 Posts	Re: Radial slick vs. Bias-ply slick 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. __________________ Dave Casey 1330 STK