drag radial slicks

Myron Piatek · 02-17-2010, 12:04 PM

There is no doubt radial slicks are faster than bias ply (I've heard not normally recommended for stick applications), but radials also tend to be less consistent on marginally prepared tracks. I run Hoosier radials all the time at IHRA national and divisional events with excellent results. But I do have some consistency issues at some local tracks where prep may not be a thorough and there are a lot of street cars.
I'm sure most other radial slicks will provide similar results. There are several "it depends" factors. But bias ply slicks will be more consistent over a broader spectrum of track conditions.

02-17-2010, 12:04 PM	#4
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: drag radial slicks There is no doubt radial slicks are faster than bias ply (I've heard not normally recommended for stick applications), but radials also tend to be less consistent on marginally prepared tracks. I run Hoosier radials all the time at IHRA national and divisional events with excellent results. But I do have some consistency issues at some local tracks where prep may not be a thorough and there are a lot of street cars. I'm sure most other radial slicks will provide similar results. There are several "it depends" factors. But bias ply slicks will be more consistent over a broader spectrum of track conditions.