Slick Recommendation for stick car

[james schaechter]

Originally Posted by MLinden

We are trying to get a car set up this year and having a lot of difficulty with traction. 69 Camaro, 427, Jerico. Working with Calvert to ensure that was all correct and they said the tires are shot (20 runs) and to get a stiffer sidewall and harder compound. Tires are Hoosier 29x9 D06

I don't see any stiff sidewall tires in 9 inch on the Hoosier site. Mickey Thompson has a 29.5x9 (3056ST) which says it is recommended for manual transmissions. The MT site also calls out a different stiff sidewall tire for cars over 3,000 lbs (3360), but do not have it in a 9" tire.

What are others running for tires with a stick?

The MT 3056st is fine but I would recommend tubes in any of them running. A heavy stick car.

What clutch are you running and what shocks? Everything has to work together. If you are hammering the tire with the clutch there is no tire that can overcome that unless conditions are perfect.