front tire recomendations

Dion Hildebrandt · 12-30-2008, 11:06 PM

I am getting ready to purchase new front rubber and i figured i would see what most of you guys out there were using as far as size goes. Also what the reason is for the size choice. any thoughts would be helpful and thanks for any replies.

CrateCamaro · 12-31-2008, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dion Hildebrandt

I am getting ready to purchase new front rubber and i figured i would see what most of you guys out there were using as far as size goes. Also what the reason is for the size choice. any thoughts would be helpful and thanks for any replies.

Moroso Drag Specials if you can fit them. Not the lightest tire but look good.

LNorton · 12-31-2008, 02:44 AM

How about a smokeless unit?

Myron Piatek · 12-31-2008, 09:36 AM

I choose front tire size based on the reaction times I get when staged "comfortably". You can fine-tune RT's with air pressure, staging rpm & bumping, but the diameter gets me in the ballpark, as long as you have enough fender and ride height clearance. Taller for more rollout, slightly faster ET's and slower reaction times and, of course, the opposite for shorter tires.

As for brand, I just match the 28" fronts to what I run on the back, Hoosiers.

Dion Hildebrandt · 12-31-2008, 03:47 PM

thanks Myron i was leaning towards a 28 or 29 tall the car seems to redlight easy. i think the current tire is 26 tall.

Bobby Zlatkin · 12-31-2008, 06:10 PM

Dion,

I have a pair of new Firestone 28" front drag tires that I would sell for $100 plus shipping. Never been used.

bobbyz@ioa.com (828) 891-2522

Darcy Clarke · 12-31-2008, 07:55 PM

Hi Dion,

I use Moroso on both of my Dusters with good luck. I use 28" on the stocker and 26" on the no box both seem to last well.

Darcy

Greg Barsamian · 12-31-2008, 08:56 PM

Dion, I use 7.60 x 15 Moroso Drag Specials on the front of my 70 Chevelle.
It has trick springs with a full coil removed.

Good Luck
Greg

12-30-2008, 11:06 PM	#1
Dion Hildebrandt Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 383 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	front tire recomendations I am getting ready to purchase new front rubber and i figured i would see what most of you guys out there were using as far as size goes. Also what the reason is for the size choice. any thoughts would be helpful and thanks for any replies. __________________ Dion Hildebrandt 6009 STK H/SA

12-31-2008, 02:44 AM	#3
LNorton Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: RacerTees.com Posts: 505 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: front tire recomendations How about a smokeless unit? __________________ Lee Norton - N229 STK IHRA H/FIA - NHRA O/SA RacerTees.com

12-31-2008, 09:36 AM	#4
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: front tire recomendations I choose front tire size based on the reaction times I get when staged "comfortably". You can fine-tune RT's with air pressure, staging rpm & bumping, but the diameter gets me in the ballpark, as long as you have enough fender and ride height clearance. Taller for more rollout, slightly faster ET's and slower reaction times and, of course, the opposite for shorter tires. As for brand, I just match the 28" fronts to what I run on the back, Hoosiers. __________________ LOCOMOTION Racing

12-31-2008, 03:47 PM	#5
Dion Hildebrandt Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 383 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: front tire recomendations thanks Myron i was leaning towards a 28 or 29 tall the car seems to redlight easy. i think the current tire is 26 tall. __________________ Dion Hildebrandt 6009 STK H/SA

12-31-2008, 06:10 PM	#6
Bobby Zlatkin Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mills River, NC Posts: 417 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: front tire recomendations Dion, I have a pair of new Firestone 28" front drag tires that I would sell for $100 plus shipping. Never been used. bobbyz@ioa.com (828) 891-2522 __________________ Bobby & Norene Zlatkin L/SA

12-31-2008, 07:55 PM	#7
Darcy Clarke Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 201 Likes: 22 Liked 505 Times in 35 Posts	Re: front tire recomendations Hi Dion, I use Moroso on both of my Dusters with good luck. I use 28" on the stocker and 26" on the no box both seem to last well. Darcy

12-31-2008, 08:56 PM	#8
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,398 Likes: 705 Liked 410 Times in 94 Posts	Re: front tire recomendations Dion, I use 7.60 x 15 Moroso Drag Specials on the front of my 70 Chevelle. It has trick springs with a full coil removed. Good Luck Greg