Tire size suggestions and brand

Myron Piatek · 12-28-2012, 07:09 PM

Look at photos from national and divisional events. I think you'll see that Hoosier tires are the most popular. They have worked well for me.

Rear tire height should be as tall as you can go within the rules and not rub. (30" max.) A taller tire theoretically puts a little bit more rubber on the track. Then you can decide on bias ply or radials. Radials don't grow and will give more rpm's at the finish line. They tend to be .10 faster but more sensitive to track conditions. 10" rims with 9" tires is common.

If you have a consistent staging and launch rpm, try to chose a tire height that helps get/keep your reaction times within a comfortable margin. Taller will be a bit slower and shorter will be a bit faster. (Michael Beard can be more specific about the differences.) A 24" front tire may help a slow car/driver, but doesn't necessarily look good.

12-28-2012, 07:09 PM	#3
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Tire size suggestions and brand Look at photos from national and divisional events. I think you'll see that Hoosier tires are the most popular. They have worked well for me. Rear tire height should be as tall as you can go within the rules and not rub. (30" max.) A taller tire theoretically puts a little bit more rubber on the track. Then you can decide on bias ply or radials. Radials don't grow and will give more rpm's at the finish line. They tend to be .10 faster but more sensitive to track conditions. 10" rims with 9" tires is common. If you have a consistent staging and launch rpm, try to chose a tire height that helps get/keep your reaction times within a comfortable margin. Taller will be a bit slower and shorter will be a bit faster. (Michael Beard can be more specific about the differences.) A 24" front tire may help a slow car/driver, but doesn't necessarily look good. Last edited by Myron Piatek; 12-28-2012 at 07:15 PM.