Front Runner Tires - which brand?

cad · 09-01-2009, 09:04 PM

Hello all,
I run my Camaro in PRO ET 1/8th mile. ET Finals are 1/4 mile in Topeka.
I am concerned that the tires may not hold up to 120 in the qtr. I run 7.12-7.20 in the 1/8 at 95 mph.
I am considering changing from my radial street tires (on 15x3.5" Welds) to drag racing front runnners.
Which brand would you recommend, and why?
Goodyear, Hoosier, Moroso.
I have heard that Hoosiers dont last very long.
I have heard Moroso tires last forever.
A friend recommended Goodyears.

My reaction times are decent, so I am not going to change to another diameter.

Thanks
Clark Doukas

Bill Harris · 09-02-2009, 07:53 AM

I have always had good luck with Moroso front tires. Whatever you use make sure that the front end is aligned properly or you will wear out any tire you put on.

Michael Pliska · 09-02-2009, 12:57 PM

On my S/G car I have a set of Moroso tires which I bought originally 21 years ago, they still work great and do not have any cracks in them. I switched over to a shorter set of M&H Racemaster front tires (which are about the same age, but more passes and much more wear), and it was noticeable that I had to "drive" the car more.

SmallBlockNova · 09-02-2009, 02:44 PM

What tires do you have?? Are they VW type no-name 165r15 radials? If so...

Mine have taken lots of abuse...Been 130 on them, numerous wheelstands, slamming down, not to mention countless street miles..

blasttime · 09-02-2009, 03:35 PM

moroso ds2 very happy.

treessavoy · 09-02-2009, 04:02 PM

Moroso, they'll dry rot before you can wear them out. Never had a balance problem and they always ran straight.

Jim

Chris DeGidio · 09-02-2009, 04:07 PM

Moroso Drag Specials here too.7.10x15

Rory McNeil · 09-03-2009, 03:07 AM

My bracket car has had the same 7.10 Moroso "Drag Specials" for over 10 years, still look like new, and hold air well. My Stocker has 3 different sizes of M/T fronts, they also hold air OK, but they do wear much quicker than the Morosos. The M/T`s are also available in more sizes.

cad · 09-04-2009, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmallBlockNova

What tires do you have?? Are they VW type no-name 165r15 radials? If so...

Mine have taken lots of abuse...Been 130 on them, numerous wheelstands, slamming down, not to mention countless street miles..

Yes -- they are Kuhmo 165/80r-15 tires. I have been 105 on them without issue, but the new engine should run 115-120mph in the qtr. I figure I had better get a tire on that is rated for the qtr mile.

Sounds like a lot of Moroso tires are out there.
Is there anything bad with the Goodyear front runners?

SmallBlockNova · 09-04-2009, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cad

Yes -- they are Kuhmo 165/80r-15 tires. I have been 105 on them without issue, but the new engine should run 115-120mph in the qtr. I figure I had better get a tire on that is rated for the qtr mile.

Sounds like a lot of Moroso tires are out there.
Is there anything bad with the Goodyear front runners?

I have the same exact tire...Mine are Kumho's as well.

Been 130, skidded them through the finishline at that speed as well. Mine still look brand new..

09-01-2009, 09:04 PM	#1
cad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 691 Likes: 188 Liked 87 Times in 48 Posts	Front Runner Tires - which brand? Hello all, I run my Camaro in PRO ET 1/8th mile. ET Finals are 1/4 mile in Topeka. I am concerned that the tires may not hold up to 120 in the qtr. I run 7.12-7.20 in the 1/8 at 95 mph. I am considering changing from my radial street tires (on 15x3.5" Welds) to drag racing front runnners. Which brand would you recommend, and why? Goodyear, Hoosier, Moroso. I have heard that Hoosiers dont last very long. I have heard Moroso tires last forever. A friend recommended Goodyears. My reaction times are decent, so I am not going to change to another diameter. Thanks Clark Doukas Last edited by cad; 09-01-2009 at 09:09 PM.

09-02-2009, 07:53 AM	#2
Bill Harris Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 421 Likes: 13 Liked 26 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Front Runner Tires - which brand? I have always had good luck with Moroso front tires. Whatever you use make sure that the front end is aligned properly or you will wear out any tire you put on. __________________ Bill Harris ex 2172 STK ex 2272 S/S

09-02-2009, 12:57 PM	#3
Michael Pliska Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Happy Valley, OR Posts: 260 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Front Runner Tires - which brand? On my S/G car I have a set of Moroso tires which I bought originally 21 years ago, they still work great and do not have any cracks in them. I switched over to a shorter set of M&H Racemaster front tires (which are about the same age, but more passes and much more wear), and it was noticeable that I had to "drive" the car more. __________________ Michael Pliska 643 S/G

09-02-2009, 02:44 PM	#4
SmallBlockNova Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 47 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Front Runner Tires - which brand? What tires do you have?? Are they VW type no-name 165r15 radials? If so... Mine have taken lots of abuse...Been 130 on them, numerous wheelstands, slamming down, not to mention countless street miles..

09-02-2009, 03:35 PM	#5
blasttime Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 43 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Front Runner Tires - which brand? moroso ds2 very happy.

09-02-2009, 04:02 PM	#6
treessavoy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dunnellon,FL Posts: 1,103 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Front Runner Tires - which brand? Moroso, they'll dry rot before you can wear them out. Never had a balance problem and they always ran straight. Jim __________________ Jim Rountree

09-02-2009, 04:07 PM	#7
Chris DeGidio Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 364 Likes: 8 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Front Runner Tires - which brand? Moroso Drag Specials here too.7.10x15 __________________ Nautilus Racing

09-03-2009, 03:07 AM	#8
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,291 Likes: 292 Liked 1,052 Times in 287 Posts	Re: Front Runner Tires - which brand? My bracket car has had the same 7.10 Moroso "Drag Specials" for over 10 years, still look like new, and hold air well. My Stocker has 3 different sizes of M/T fronts, they also hold air OK, but they do wear much quicker than the Morosos. The M/T`s are also available in more sizes. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang