nuclearfishin

I'm looking for a new tire recommendation. As some of you know, I run my car on a 1/4 mile track. Ever since the protomotive E85 tune, I'm having a harder time getting grip on launch. I'm currently running Bridgestone S04 Pole Position tires, but am thinking about Toyo R888, Hoosier A7's, or Mich PS4. One key here is that I obviously don't do a burnout with AWD so a tire that works well right off the line in dry conditions is preferable. For info, I normally run around 10.5 quarter with a 1.6-1.7 0-60. Any info greatly appreciated. Thanks!

brad@tirerack.com

What sizes are you running?

Igooz

Mickey Thompson makes a variety of tires for the straight line crowd. Not much side wall stiffness so you can run lower pressure and claw out of the hole.

Quadcammer

Nitro drag radials

General Jack

i believe Nitto DRs like some heat to perform measurably better than other street tires. Like most, if not all drag geared tires.

99Gdzra

R888's or Michelin Pilot Cups...

bigrpowr

i assume you mean 1.6-1.7 60ft ?

nuclearfishin

I can run any of the following:
245/35 19 and 315/30 19; 245/325; or 235/305.

For info, my wheels are Champion Motorsport RS98's, 9 in front, 12 in rear. Thanks!

nuclearfishin

True, but I think with most MT you need to do a burnout to get them up to proper temp.

Oops, yes, 60' time.

Quadcammer

They definitely perform the best when heated but even without a burnout I think they grip better than standard performance tires

Igooz

nuclear, I'm too lazy to type but I saved this link a while back and you may find it useful.

http://www.stangtv.com/tech-stories/...-drag-radials/

nuclearfishin

Excellent article, thanks!

PelicanParts.com

+1 for Michelin Pilot Cup - incredible performance.