Phoenix FX tires on a heavy stick car
 

I would like some input on Phoenix fx tire on a heavy (3500#) stick car. I currently run M/T 10.5 w x 29.5 or 11.50 x29.5 with good results for approx 50 passes then they start to get inconsistent. I was thinking about trying the Phoenix FX tires, I know many super stock guys used the firestones years ago. Any input would be great

Thanks
Dirk Zimmerman

Re: Phoenix FX tires on a heavy stick car
 

Try to get in touch with Mike Crutchfield or maybe he will see this and give you some advice he is a Phoenix dealer!

Re: Phoenix FX tires on a heavy stick car
 

Are you running tubes? If not, that would help.

Re: Phoenix FX tires on a heavy stick car
 

I hope I'm not hi-jacking this thread but, is there anything, other than baby power, to help with the tube not folding over or twisting during the slick install?
Terry K

Re: Phoenix FX tires on a heavy stick car
 

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Starting with a partially inflated tube, and finishing with A couple of inflate-deflate cycles helps on dirt bike tires.

Re: Phoenix FX tires on a heavy stick car
 

I do run tubes in the M/T tires I have tried them tubeless with no change in ET for me and they leak bad even with all the tricks (soap etc.).
Baby powder has worked the best for me when mounting. I tried silicon lube once that was a bad idea.


Thanks Dirk

Re: Phoenix FX tires on a heavy stick car
 

Try some Hoosiers. They seem to last longer and more consistent longer than the M/T tire I was using. There is not many class racers running the phoenix tire these days. Mike Crutchfield is the man when it comes to Phoenix tires. Let me know if you need his e mail address.

Re: Phoenix FX tires on a heavy stick car
 

YUP my M/T's leaked too !
For a while would wheel hope doing a fast burnout.
So did a slow one until hot.
Could raise rpm after 20 burnouts.

D

Re: Phoenix FX tires on a heavy stick car
 

Never mind. Sorry.

Re: Phoenix FX tires on a heavy stick car
 

Thanks for the input. I Have a little time this long cold Illinois winter to figure things out.


Dirk