Best 9" radial for...

Randall Klein · 08-03-2011, 09:22 AM

Any opinions on best hooking 9" radial for current track prep,esp in hot conditions?

Jim Kaekel · 08-03-2011, 10:25 AM

My vote is for Hoosiers. I used to run Goodyears years ago, and that's why I switched.

Ed Wright · 08-03-2011, 12:48 PM

9' Hoosiers on 10' wheels.

Myron Piatek · 08-03-2011, 03:27 PM

Naturally, the tire is just one part of it. The rest of the car/suspension needs to be good as well as individual track prep. But I've been VERY happy with my 9" Hoosier lightweight radials on 10" rims also for many years. No problems at Budds Creek, MD in 90*-100* heat a few weeks ago.

Alex Denysenko · 08-03-2011, 11:01 PM

Randy, the new Goodyears are best for the way you and I drive our cars.

Trust me I have tried them all.

1.38 60 foots at Stanton this past weekend in the soup.

20 PSI

Call me at our shop tomorrow for specifics.

10am-7pm CST.

219-861-1214

Chris Barnes · 08-04-2011, 12:28 AM

I've had good luck with both Goodyears and Hoosiers and when I haven't, both companies have dealt with me fairly. I have no reason to believe M/T would be any different though it's been many years since I ran them for some reason. The main thing is to keep track of how many hits a set of tires has on it. For my C/SA wagon the magic number seems to be around sixty. After that, consistency starts to go away. I was hoping that we might get more out of the H/SA 2 door but we don't.

Bottom line:Hoosier and Goodyear both currently make a great product. I just bought a set of the Hoosier lightweights and we love them on our H/SA car and I've got a set of almost new Goodyears on my wagon. I'm waiting for an M/T sponsorship and don't pitch me any ***** about my stash of Toyo bias ply 9X30s...

Chris Barnes
Wagons of Steel
Stock 6621

Michael Beard · 08-04-2011, 11:04 AM

60 runs?! With the crate motor, I ran my 30x9 M/T Radials 115 runs (which means they were done at 110-112)

Been 1.40 60' on cords. I usually ran 18psi in them. Ran 21 in them part of one season, but found they weren't consistent there. While you can run radials super hard, that doesn't mean you HAVE to. Find what works for your car and combo. I even bracket raced full-time on the radials.

Chris Barnes · 08-04-2011, 12:10 PM

I too have made fast runs on cords. Isn't it amazing? I didn't even know until I came home and unloaded. "Whoah! Better order some new slicks!" I was just saying that 60 hits are guaranteed to be as consistent as your combo/driving will allow. I think that the runs between 60-100 might be the fastest? What is your experience?

Michael Beard · 08-04-2011, 07:04 PM

Both fast and consistent from Run #1 - Run #109. Hit and miss from 110-115.

442OLDS · 08-04-2011, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Denysenko

Randy, the new Goodyears are best for the way you and I drive our cars.

Trust me I have tried them all.

1.38 60 foots at Stanton this past weekend in the soup.

20 PSI

Call me at our shop tomorrow for specifics.

10am-7pm CST.

219-861-1214

I have to go with Hoosier right now,but Goodyear did make a pretty good working tire for our cars a few years ago.

BTW,I do think those 60 ft times at Stanton last week were a little bogus.The 60 ft times seemed at least .02 fast,and the reaction times seemed at least .02 slow...at least for me.Obviously,Tony D had no problems!

08-03-2011, 10:25 AM	#2
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Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Best 9" radial for... 9' Hoosiers on 10' wheels. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

08-03-2011, 03:27 PM	#4
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Best 9" radial for... Naturally, the tire is just one part of it. The rest of the car/suspension needs to be good as well as individual track prep. But I've been VERY happy with my 9" Hoosier lightweight radials on 10" rims also for many years. No problems at Budds Creek, MD in 90-100 heat a few weeks ago.

08-03-2011, 11:01 PM	#5
Alex Denysenko Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Michigan City IN Posts: 633 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Best 9" radial for... Randy, the new Goodyears are best for the way you and I drive our cars. Trust me I have tried them all. 1.38 60 foots at Stanton this past weekend in the soup. 20 PSI Call me at our shop tomorrow for specifics. 10am-7pm CST. 219-861-1214 __________________ Alex Denysenko NHRA 3038 SS, 3305 STK - IHRA 6 SS, 330A STK Moneymaker Racing LaPorte Indiana 219-861-1214 www.moneymakerracing.net

08-04-2011, 12:28 AM	#6
Chris Barnes Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 139 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best 9" radial for... I've had good luck with both Goodyears and Hoosiers and when I haven't, both companies have dealt with me fairly. I have no reason to believe M/T would be any different though it's been many years since I ran them for some reason. The main thing is to keep track of how many hits a set of tires has on it. For my C/SA wagon the magic number seems to be around sixty. After that, consistency starts to go away. I was hoping that we might get more out of the H/SA 2 door but we don't. Bottom line:Hoosier and Goodyear both currently make a great product. I just bought a set of the Hoosier lightweights and we love them on our H/SA car and I've got a set of almost new Goodyears on my wagon. I'm waiting for an M/T sponsorship and don't pitch me any ***** about my stash of Toyo bias ply 9X30s... Chris Barnes Wagons of Steel Stock 6621

08-03-2011, 09:22 AM	#1
Randall Klein Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 785 Likes: 45 Liked 316 Times in 67 Posts	Best 9" radial for... Any opinions on best hooking 9" radial for current track prep,esp in hot conditions?

08-04-2011, 11:04 AM	#7
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Best 9" radial for... 60 runs?! With the crate motor, I ran my 30x9 M/T Radials 115 runs (which means they were done at 110-112) Been 1.40 60' on cords. I usually ran 18psi in them. Ran 21 in them part of one season, but found they weren't consistent there. While you can run radials super hard, that doesn't mean you HAVE to. Find what works for your car and combo. I even bracket raced full-time on the radials. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

08-04-2011, 12:10 PM	#8
Chris Barnes Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 139 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best 9" radial for... I too have made fast runs on cords. Isn't it amazing? I didn't even know until I came home and unloaded. "Whoah! Better order some new slicks!" I was just saying that 60 hits are guaranteed to be as consistent as your combo/driving will allow. I think that the runs between 60-100 might be the fastest? What is your experience?

08-04-2011, 07:04 PM	#9
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Best 9" radial for... Both fast and consistent from Run #1 - Run #109. Hit and miss from 110-115. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS