Looking for some tire help

sst5167 · 12-30-2009, 06:03 PM

I'm looking for any help or suggestions on some rear slicks....I run a S/ST Camaro with a 15x15 wheel and currently running a 33x15 Hoosier. I've always run right around 8psi.
My problem is I seem to kill the side walls in only about 60 passes. I have roughly 300 lbs of ballast in the trunk to make s/st weight. Is this why I kill the sidewalls so fast?
I've never run any tire other than Hoosiers, but I'm open to any other out there if I can get more life out of them without sacrificing 60' times and performance.

Any input is GREATLY appreciated! Thanks for your help in advance!

Mike Boehner
S/ST 5167

Freddie · 12-30-2009, 07:02 PM

I run a 90 Mustang right at 2850# on 28x10.5's and can get between 100 - 150 runs out of a set of tires, and run between 7.5/8.5# air in them depending on the track...

May want to try a stiff sidewall tire if you can find them in your size...

Also, 300# of ballast??? not all bolt in I hope...

sst5167 · 12-30-2009, 07:26 PM

Thanks for your help and input. I figured a stiffer sidewall would help, but I don't have the time or money to test a bunch of tires. Was hoping for a few suggestions of things you guys have tried and learned. Thanks again!

Kegracing · 12-30-2009, 07:40 PM

I would put a set of stiff sidewalls on it. I switched to stiff sidewalls on my 10.90 car, 68 Camaro that weighted about 3100. Made the car more consistant, quicker reacting, and went from 100 passes to 200 passes out of a set of the Goodyears. I kept the 14.5 x 32 stiffs on it the last couple of years I had it.
You might be able to run a little more air pressure also... on new tires I would try 10 psi and see what you get.
Good luck.
Ken

sst5167 · 12-30-2009, 08:09 PM

Ken,
Thanks a bunch for your input. To be honest with you I was leaning toward trying out some good years, unless I got some feed back that suggested another direction. Do you have any idea what compound?

Thanks again!

Floyd Staggs · 12-30-2009, 08:28 PM

If you aren't running tubes you might want to consider them. They helped my reaction time.

Kegracing · 12-30-2009, 11:30 PM

I think they were D5 compound - 1672's, sold that car about 5 years ago... but I would not be locked to the Goodyears... They worked very well for me, but Hoosier and Mickey have good tires also. Look at who has the size you need, in a stiff wall.
Also, as others have said, tubes are an option. I ran them for a while, but got away from them. Pros and cons to tubes... They do stiffen up the tire some, and do not leak down as bad, but always risk tearing, and the added weight. Some say harder to balance the tires with tubes, etc.
I always soaped the insides of my slicks and ran without tubes for the last several years, both on my big tires and the 9" stocker slicks.

Good luck.
Ken

luckydog · 12-31-2009, 01:31 PM

My opinion: you will get many more runs out of a set of Mickeys. I had a set of Goodyears on my car once and wore them out in 60 passes. Put a set of Mickeys on it and i can go 150 no problem. Also, with Mickeys, you don't need NEAR as big a burnout. (this is just from my experiance). I have a 3200lb 92 Camaro that I've found 10 lbs works best with. Last year switched from regular to stiff sidewall and was very impressed with the results!! Much more consistent 60'!! Give Mickey Thompson a try, you won't regret it.

DIAPERMAN · 12-31-2009, 02:09 PM

Call Larry Hodge Tires and Wheels he can help you out great prices also he is a sportsman racer 217-433-3060

sst5167 · 12-31-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DIAPERMAN

Call Larry Hodge Tires and Wheels he can help you out great prices also he is a sportsman racer 217-433-3060

Thanks a million! I just called Larry and he was a wealth of knowledge. Thanks again for all your help.

12-30-2009, 06:03 PM	#1
sst5167 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 52 Likes: 17 Liked 17 Times in 9 Posts	Looking for some tire help I'm looking for any help or suggestions on some rear slicks....I run a S/ST Camaro with a 15x15 wheel and currently running a 33x15 Hoosier. I've always run right around 8psi. My problem is I seem to kill the side walls in only about 60 passes. I have roughly 300 lbs of ballast in the trunk to make s/st weight. Is this why I kill the sidewalls so fast? I've never run any tire other than Hoosiers, but I'm open to any other out there if I can get more life out of them without sacrificing 60' times and performance. Any input is GREATLY appreciated! Thanks for your help in advance! Mike Boehner S/ST 5167

12-30-2009, 07:02 PM	#2
Freddie Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fla / Anderson SC Posts: 334 Likes: 12 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Looking for some tire help I run a 90 Mustang right at 2850# on 28x10.5's and can get between 100 - 150 runs out of a set of tires, and run between 7.5/8.5# air in them depending on the track... May want to try a stiff sidewall tire if you can find them in your size... Also, 300# of ballast??? not all bolt in I hope... __________________ NHRA: Comp 2200 - S/C 2201 NMRA 2012 Outlaw 10.5 #10

12-30-2009, 07:26 PM	#3
sst5167 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 52 Likes: 17 Liked 17 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Looking for some tire help Thanks for your help and input. I figured a stiffer sidewall would help, but I don't have the time or money to test a bunch of tires. Was hoping for a few suggestions of things you guys have tried and learned. Thanks again!

12-30-2009, 07:40 PM	#4
Kegracing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Red Oak, TX Posts: 441 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Looking for some tire help I would put a set of stiff sidewalls on it. I switched to stiff sidewalls on my 10.90 car, 68 Camaro that weighted about 3100. Made the car more consistant, quicker reacting, and went from 100 passes to 200 passes out of a set of the Goodyears. I kept the 14.5 x 32 stiffs on it the last couple of years I had it. You might be able to run a little more air pressure also... on new tires I would try 10 psi and see what you get. Good luck. Ken

12-30-2009, 08:09 PM	#5
sst5167 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 52 Likes: 17 Liked 17 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Looking for some tire help Ken, Thanks a bunch for your input. To be honest with you I was leaning toward trying out some good years, unless I got some feed back that suggested another direction. Do you have any idea what compound? Thanks again!

12-30-2009, 08:28 PM	#6
Floyd Staggs VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 1,510 Likes: 132 Liked 220 Times in 95 Posts	Re: Looking for some tire help If you aren't running tubes you might want to consider them. They helped my reaction time. __________________ Floyd Staggs 787 SST

12-30-2009, 11:30 PM	#7
Kegracing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Red Oak, TX Posts: 441 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Looking for some tire help I think they were D5 compound - 1672's, sold that car about 5 years ago... but I would not be locked to the Goodyears... They worked very well for me, but Hoosier and Mickey have good tires also. Look at who has the size you need, in a stiff wall. Also, as others have said, tubes are an option. I ran them for a while, but got away from them. Pros and cons to tubes... They do stiffen up the tire some, and do not leak down as bad, but always risk tearing, and the added weight. Some say harder to balance the tires with tubes, etc. I always soaped the insides of my slicks and ran without tubes for the last several years, both on my big tires and the 9" stocker slicks. Good luck. Ken

12-31-2009, 01:31 PM	#8
luckydog Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ottawa, OH Posts: 274 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Looking for some tire help My opinion: you will get many more runs out of a set of Mickeys. I had a set of Goodyears on my car once and wore them out in 60 passes. Put a set of Mickeys on it and i can go 150 no problem. Also, with Mickeys, you don't need NEAR as big a burnout. (this is just from my experiance). I have a 3200lb 92 Camaro that I've found 10 lbs works best with. Last year switched from regular to stiff sidewall and was very impressed with the results!! Much more consistent 60'!! Give Mickey Thompson a try, you won't regret it. __________________ Damien Hazelton Lucky Dog Racing

12-31-2009, 02:09 PM	#9
DIAPERMAN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ILLINIOS Posts: 715 Likes: 2 Liked 21 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Looking for some tire help Call Larry Hodge Tires and Wheels he can help you out great prices also he is a sportsman racer 217-433-3060