New best on 18" Drag Radials.

Mike · 03-23-2008, 06:43 PM

Headed out to Dorchester today on my new MT Drag Radials 305/45/18.

On the 1st pass I barely squezzed the throttle trying not to spin. There wasn't even a hint of spin. I cut a 1.879 60', granted this is on a nicely prepped track (10.5 tire shootout tonight). The thing that surprised me was the 7.693@ 93.915 on the bottom of the slip. I thought maybe I messed up the tune and had too much timing for 93 ocatane. Or even the E.T. lights at the track were messed up. Well I decided to make another pass in the other lane to make sure it wasn't a fluke. With almost no cool down, this was my next run:

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On the way home I caught up with Randy and verfied the timing was correct for 93 octane. After the disapointing time I had last weekend I was pretty happy with these results. I know it's still not a 6.99, but it's a new best for me.

slow04 · 03-23-2008, 07:59 PM

That's awesome Mike.

I gots to get me a set of those tires

wade w · 03-23-2008, 08:02 PM

where did you get them? I did'nt know they were making them.

Whaler · 03-23-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by slow04

That's awesome Mike.

I gots to get me a set of those tires

They would be perfect for next Sunday.

chrisheltra · 03-23-2008, 08:28 PM

Looks like Randy and I are screwed.

Nice times Mike what kind of boost were you running?

Mike · 03-23-2008, 08:43 PM

Thanks Daryl, I'm still doubting my ET, I hope I can back it up next week when it will count.

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Originally Posted by wade w

where did you get them? I did'nt know they were making them.

This is where I got mine, he ships immediately. I had them in 3 days, and they are around a 100 cheaper than summit.
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Chris you and Randy didn't think we were going to sit around while you guys were getting top secret tunes did you? I just hope that there are some good match ups next week.

Richard Head · 03-23-2008, 08:57 PM

Congrat's Mike, glad they worked for you.

EZ03 · 03-23-2008, 09:02 PM

WTG Mike!

chrisheltra · 03-23-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

Chris you and Randy didn't think we were going to sit around while you guys were getting top secret tunes did you?

Nothing top secret here there was full disclosure lol. I guess Randy and I should get prepared to see a lot of

05Saleen · 03-23-2008, 09:34 PM

Congrat's Mike. Did you leave early. Did not see you there?

Mike · 03-23-2008, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 05Saleen

Congrat's Mike. Did you leave early. Did not see you there?

Yea I was gone pretty early. I think I was gone before 5:00.

Dave · 03-24-2008, 06:42 PM

I finally put the CRX on the track and I am pretty disappointed in the results, I am almost a whole 3 sec. behind MIKE. I've been doing a little research on putting a turbo in the CRX and it's going to run me a little under 4k to do it right and I might be able to get almost 600 whp in a car that's going to weight less then 2k lbs. without my fat ass in it.

Mike · 04-06-2008, 11:33 PM

Well got a slight improvement on these tires.

60' ----1.733
1/8-----7.565
MPH----93.050

Now the next thing for me to do, is to see how long they last. I'm guessing if I slow down on the track passes I might get 3-4k miles on them.

wade w · 04-06-2008, 11:48 PM

Have you had any problems with tire spin? We have 325/50,s on the chevelle and I swear they hook better than the ET streets that we use to run and they last a whole lot longer.

Mike · 04-06-2008, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by wade w

Have you had any problems with tire spin? We have 325/50,s on the chevelle and I swear they hook better than the ET streets that we use to run and they last a whole lot longer.

I have only tried pushing them one time, and they lit up. All my other passes I just rolled into the throttle. I still don't think I've found the sweet spot with them.

These tires are 29" tall, but are on a 18" wheel. Not much side wall compared to a 15". I have some 315/60/15s, and Bill went 1.47 60' on those. Seemed like they were hooking as good as the Hoosier slicks.

wade w · 04-07-2008, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike

I have only tried pushing them one time, and they lit up. All my other passes I just rolled into the throttle. I still don't think I've found the sweet spot with them.

These tires are 29" tall, but are on a 18" wheel. Not much side wall compared to a 15". I have some 315/60/15s, and Bill went 1.47 60' on those. Seemed like they were hooking as good as the Hoosier slicks.

Yea. I guess the side wall would make a diff. Congrats on making them work as good as you have. We have thought about switching to the 315,s. I think we have to mutch gear. And I might have found us a converter. Its not the custom built one we were going to get but it should do better than the one we have. Buying it from a freind of ours in greenville. Its in a old gallaxie that runs low 6's at 4200 lbs. He's putting some big ass motor in it, and doesnt think it'll hold up with that converter.

03-23-2008, 06:43 PM	#1
Mike Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Goose Creek, SC Posts: 5,481	New best on 18" Drag Radials. Headed out to Dorchester today on my new MT Drag Radials 305/45/18. On the 1st pass I barely squezzed the throttle trying not to spin. There wasn't even a hint of spin. I cut a 1.879 60', granted this is on a nicely prepped track (10.5 tire shootout tonight). The thing that surprised me was the 7.693@ 93.915 on the bottom of the slip. I thought maybe I messed up the tune and had too much timing for 93 ocatane. Or even the E.T. lights at the track were messed up. Well I decided to make another pass in the other lane to make sure it wasn't a fluke. With almost no cool down, this was my next run: click for full size pic On the way home I caught up with Randy and verfied the timing was correct for 93 octane. After the disapointing time I had last weekend I was pretty happy with these results. I know it's still not a 6.99, but it's a new best for me.

03-23-2008, 07:59 PM	#2
slow04 Oink! M-ther F-cker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pimlico Posts: 1,126	new best That's awesome Mike.I gots to get me a set of those tires __________________ match my weight and I'll show you this^^^ www.darylsmithdrywall.com

03-23-2008, 08:28 PM	#5
chrisheltra Neo is Jesus Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,265	Looks like Randy and I are screwed. Nice times Mike what kind of boost were you running? __________________ Gap A Hoe Racing

03-23-2008, 08:57 PM	#7
Richard Head Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 788	Congrat's Mike, glad they worked for you. __________________

03-23-2008, 09:34 PM	#10
05Saleen Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Goose Creek, SC Posts: 3,159	Congrat's Mike. Did you leave early. Did not see you there? __________________ 05 Saleen, 91 Mustang LX, 99 Lightning

03-23-2008, 08:02 PM	#3
wade w Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Savannah GA Posts: 1,725	where did you get them? I did'nt know they were making them.

03-23-2008, 09:02 PM	#8
EZ03 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 587	WTG Mike!

03-24-2008, 06:42 PM	#12
Dave Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 532	I finally put the CRX on the track and I am pretty disappointed in the results, I am almost a whole 3 sec. behind MIKE. I've been doing a little research on putting a turbo in the CRX and it's going to run me a little under 4k to do it right and I might be able to get almost 600 whp in a car that's going to weight less then 2k lbs. without my fat ass in it. __________________ '99 Lightning with a few bolt-ons

04-06-2008, 11:33 PM	#13
Mike Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Goose Creek, SC Posts: 5,481	Well got a slight improvement on these tires. 60' ----1.733 1/8-----7.565 MPH----93.050 Now the next thing for me to do, is to see how long they last. I'm guessing if I slow down on the track passes I might get 3-4k miles on them.

04-06-2008, 11:48 PM	#14
wade w Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Savannah GA Posts: 1,725	Have you had any problems with tire spin? We have 325/50,s on the chevelle and I swear they hook better than the ET streets that we use to run and they last a whole lot longer.