new slicks

[Tom keedle]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

A radial slick is definitely faster. BUT, if there's a problem with traction for some reason, it will kill more ET than a bias slick; i.e., radials won't recover like a bias can. My thoughts are that since this is a new endeavor, get the car completely dialed in so it will hook consistently with the bias slicks. Then once it's dialed in, throw some radials on and just go faster. At that point, you will just be playing with different pressures. Another consideration is cost. Bias is cheaper and you should get more runs on bias slicks.
I know guys that save the radials only for the heads up or faster qualifying runs.
Now...since I run a stick, radials are presently not a viable option. My opinion here is based on all those slush box racers around me.

i've been told that radials and clutches don't go together too.
why? anybody ever try it?

[Phillip marvetz]

Originally Posted by Tom keedle

i've been told that radials and clutches don't go together too.
why? anybody ever try it?

Radials usually don't recover from tire spin and most stick cars are capable of spinning bias slicks.

[Tom keedle]

Originally Posted by Phillip marvetz

Radials usually don't recover from tire spin and most stick cars are capable of spinning bias slicks.

didn't know that.
thanks