Front Tire size?

Myron Piatek · 08-19-2010, 10:22 AM

28" Hoosiers have given me good life and wear. But I choose the height (rollout) based on what's needed to help with reaction times.

http://www.hoosierracingtire.com/specdrag.htm

dartman · 08-19-2010, 11:27 AM

I have three set of front tire.26, 27.5 and some big ***** TIRE (7.60 -15 MOROSO) I use the 27.5 most of the time. but will change if going red or late.

Michael Beard · 08-19-2010, 12:51 PM

27.5" M/T's here

x2 Greg... I had a set of DS2's about 10 years ago... never again! Can't believe how quick they wore out.

Chris1529 · 08-19-2010, 01:09 PM

Mike,

if you would quit locking your front brakes up at the finish line, the DS2's last a long time!

jeff g · 08-20-2010, 07:05 AM

Thanks for the info guy's want to get the "right look" for my car have a set of 26" Good-year's & 28" Good-year's 28 seem BIG 26", looks ok maybe a touch small gonna try a set of their 27"'s Car is a 79 Z28 Thanks again, Jeff

jmcarter · 08-20-2010, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myron Piatek

28" Hoosiers have given me good life and wear. But I choose the height (rollout) based on what's needed to help with reaction times.

http://www.hoosierracingtire.com/specdrag.htm

jeff g, you need to listen to Myron; getting the right rollout based on your spot on the tree is the main criteria and I've done good with Hoosier as well. Ideally, you need a "short" and "taller" set for varying tracks...plus if you REALLY need that extra ET a short tire is working against you (remember rollout). It all has very little to do with "the right look". Just my 2C

Chris1529 · 08-20-2010, 09:48 AM

air pressure plays a role at the line also.

08-19-2010, 10:22 AM	#1
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Front Tire size? 28" Hoosiers have given me good life and wear. But I choose the height (rollout) based on what's needed to help with reaction times. http://www.hoosierracingtire.com/specdrag.htm

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dartman Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N.S. CANADA Posts: 498 Likes: 158 Liked 68 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Front Tire size? I have three set of front tire.26, 27.5 and some big ***** TIRE (7.60 -15 MOROSO) I use the 27.5 most of the time. but will change if going red or late. __________________ 1231 FS/D Drag Pak 1231 E/SA 71 Demon Kelly MacKay

08-19-2010, 12:51 PM	#3
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Front Tire size? 27.5" M/T's here x2 Greg... I had a set of DS2's about 10 years ago... never again! Can't believe how quick they wore out. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

08-19-2010, 01:09 PM	#4
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Front Tire size? Mike, if you would quit locking your front brakes up at the finish line, the DS2's last a long time! __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

08-20-2010, 07:05 AM	#5
jeff g Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 9 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Front Tire size? Thanks for the info guy's want to get the "right look" for my car have a set of 26" Good-year's & 28" Good-year's 28 seem BIG 26", looks ok maybe a touch small gonna try a set of their 27"'s Car is a 79 Z28 Thanks again, Jeff

08-20-2010, 09:48 AM	#7
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Front Tire size? air pressure plays a role at the line also. __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350