Radial Tire question... - Page 3

Jim Kaekel · 06-10-2013, 04:48 PM

[QUOTE=1320racer;385604]and your olds ran what 60 foot/ET 17 years ago?

Probably about 1.5-1.6's. I was running 11.30-40's @ 115 MPH at the time. I didn't know you were a fan. I could send you an autographed photo if you like.

1320racer · 06-10-2013, 04:48 PM

I'm not impressed! I was running those times in the mid 90's at over 4000 lbs., with a Q-Jet and driving my car to and from the track every weekend!

Meanwhile, I only offer advice and reply about what I KNOW and I KNOW radial slicks, get over it!

442OLDS · 06-10-2013, 04:53 PM

I am not really sure what the arguing is about in this thread,but we race two Olds 442 Stockers and have been running radials for awhile now.They are worth about .07-.08 on our cars.No way a tenth.

We have tried them all at one time or another also.Right now,Hoosier really has their ***** together.I made four runs over the weekend,and 3 of 4 were the same 60 ft right to the thousandth.I was only running 1.531,which is a little slower than I would like,but I ran the car for the first time at 4,080 pounds.Over two tons of fun.

Jim Kaekel · 06-10-2013, 04:55 PM

And I was just getting ready to ask you for your address so I could send you my "hero card"....

1320racer · 06-10-2013, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 442OLDS

we race two Olds 442 Stockers and have been running radials for awhile now.They are worth about .07-.08 on our cars.No way a tenth.

Thank you for replying and stating your 1st hand results! They were worth less than that on my Chevelle.

Jim Kaekel · 06-10-2013, 05:00 PM

You're results may vary....different brands, circumferences, etc.

442OLDS · 06-10-2013, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Kaekel

You're results may vary....different brands, circumferences, etc.

You guys are arguing over .02-.03 hundredths?

Michael Beard · 06-10-2013, 05:05 PM

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I've done the back to back to back and never ran close to a tenth quicker with BBC power under the hood

Might've been running out of rpm with the radial vs the bias.

I've back-to-backed M/T's 30" radial vs 28" bias, and the radial was still notably quicker even in the 1/8th mile, despite the taller tire.

1320racer · 06-10-2013, 05:07 PM

Michael, you've seen my cars and know they work. No, not running out of RPM.

My statements are in fact true and accurate. Heavy big block cars will not see anywhere near a tenth swapping from bias to radial slicks.

BTW, Chad Harris nor Bob Tatum picked up a tenth either with their heavy big block cars and both were considerably lighter than my car.

MrWendy'sJr · 06-10-2013, 09:26 PM

Watch out for the wicked radial wobal. Switched over from the bias for class a couple years ago and almost had to get a new seat cover.

Anti-roll bar in the offseason and no more problem. From what i undersand some cars get it and some don't care.

06-10-2013, 04:48 PM	#21
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,227 Likes: 133 Liked 531 Times in 108 Posts	Re: Radial Tire question... [QUOTE=1320racer;385604]and your olds ran what 60 foot/ET 17 years ago? Probably about 1.5-1.6's. I was running 11.30-40's @ 115 MPH at the time. I didn't know you were a fan. I could send you an autographed photo if you like. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

06-10-2013, 04:48 PM	#22
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Radial Tire question... I'm not impressed! I was running those times in the mid 90's at over 4000 lbs., with a Q-Jet and driving my car to and from the track every weekend! Meanwhile, I only offer advice and reply about what I KNOW and I KNOW radial slicks, get over it! Last edited by 1320racer; 06-10-2013 at 04:52 PM.

06-10-2013, 04:53 PM	#23
442OLDS VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elgin,IL Posts: 1,339 Likes: 5 Liked 282 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Radial Tire question... I am not really sure what the arguing is about in this thread,but we race two Olds 442 Stockers and have been running radials for awhile now.They are worth about .07-.08 on our cars.No way a tenth. We have tried them all at one time or another also.Right now,Hoosier really has their ***** together.I made four runs over the weekend,and 3 of 4 were the same 60 ft right to the thousandth.I was only running 1.531,which is a little slower than I would like,but I ran the car for the first time at 4,080 pounds.Over two tons of fun.

06-10-2013, 04:55 PM	#24
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,227 Likes: 133 Liked 531 Times in 108 Posts	Re: Radial Tire question... And I was just getting ready to ask you for your address so I could send you my "hero card".... __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

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Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,227 Likes: 133 Liked 531 Times in 108 Posts	Re: Radial Tire question... You're results may vary....different brands, circumferences, etc. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

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1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Radial Tire question... Michael, you've seen my cars and know they work. No, not running out of RPM. My statements are in fact true and accurate. Heavy big block cars will not see anywhere near a tenth swapping from bias to radial slicks. BTW, Chad Harris nor Bob Tatum picked up a tenth either with their heavy big block cars and both were considerably lighter than my car. Last edited by 1320racer; 06-10-2013 at 05:14 PM.

06-10-2013, 09:26 PM	#30
MrWendy'sJr Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sandusky, OH Posts: 58 Likes: 2 Liked 25 Times in 1 Post	Re: Radial Tire question... Watch out for the wicked radial wobal. Switched over from the bias for class a couple years ago and almost had to get a new seat cover. Anti-roll bar in the offseason and no more problem. From what i undersand some cars get it and some don't care. __________________ Jeremy Stock SS/KA 3574