No, dont run 18" in front. Use the 17" stock rims and it will be lighter than an 18" rim.
If you are using these at the track only I would get the bias-ply ET streets 3743. They work the best.
If you are going to drive them on the street a lot go with a drag radial 3743r.
I run the bias-ply on the street occasionally and it is lots of fun! I can get awsome launches on the street with them too. Not great for turning or highway speeds though.

 

OK, well my 18's are stock but thats why i was wondering about the 17's for $250. And i was only looking to get slicks for the track and track only so the bias ply ets would be best then huh? and ill run the ets with the 17's in the rear with the 17's up front.

is this true? do the drag radials do this? bc i break @105mph

 

Yes a Bias tire will feel loose at the big end of the track. As you speed up the contact patch will actually narrow somewhat. It may feel a little wierd the first time you use them.

I have been told the Bias tire is actually better on the car at the track also. Since it flex more then the radial it will absorb more of the launch and transfer less to the drivetrain. Don't know how true that is.

I run mine at about 12lb's to 10lb's pressure depending on the track.

 

other than feeling a little wierd theres nothing wrong with them? ive gone to the track a couple times already and i havent been able to hook up that great. Some times are better than others but i want to be able to have great start bc thats the only thing im lacking... other than that everything else is good

 

Radials are stiffer so no wiggle


Bias ply are softer so a bit of wiggle but more flex to hook as well

 

benefits of DR's:

-can drive them on the street
-last longer
-more stable

benefits of slicks:

-stickier
-can air down more
-more potential for lower 60's.







in the end, unless your putting down serious power or 4.10's, you probably won't need slicks.

 

ok so how much would it drop the et times more or less?

 

Sorry to bring back a slightly old thread but I have a ? on the same topic. I havethe Paxton Novi 2200 Kit on the way and need some track tires. I have a spare set of 17x9 rims I used on my Cobra. I talked to seth from brenspeed and he said the bias ply is much better so I am pretty much just wondering if the 26X11.50-17LT will be fine to use on those rims. I will be changing tires at the track. Any comments or suggestions?

 

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