Radial slick vs. Bias-ply slick

ronn brigham · 05-19-2008, 09:43 PM

I am returning to dragracing after a long time away from the sport.I will be running in Stock Eliminator in a stick shift car.What are the differences in the use of a radial vs. bias-ply slick.
I will appreciate any and all input.
Ronn Brigham

SSDiv6 · 05-19-2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ronn brigham

I am returning to dragracing after a long time away from the sport.I will be running in Stock Eliminator in a stick shift car.What are the differences in the use of a radial vs. bias-ply slick.
I will appreciate any and all input.
Ronn Brigham

I can be incorrect...but, as I understand, stick shift cars are running bias-py and not radials in Stock Eliminator

Joe Martens · 05-19-2008, 10:54 PM

Radials will not work in a stick car. Bias ply or the Mickey Thompson stick shift tire is what you need to use. Have fun!!!!!

n2oracer · 05-26-2008, 05:29 PM

How about radial vs bias with a transbrake?

james schaechter · 05-26-2008, 09:50 PM

Joe is right on. Buy a set of Mickey Thompson 29.5 stick tires. Make sure yo uget the right ones. They make a 29.5 bias ply for an auto and a radial 29.5. This wont be a problem if you buy then at a MT trailer, but if you order from a 3rd party make sure they send the right ones. I know Larry Hodge sells them and will know what you need. The part # is 3056ST. The MTs last and are quick. Welcome to stick stock racing! Lot's more fun! Don't forget the clutch pedal switch.

Dave Casey · 05-26-2008, 10:43 PM

I agree on the tires, and the 3056st tires are a good choice. 10 years ago or so when my camaro would make l or m stock (stick), I used some radials on a few record runs.The car would loose a few hundredths in 60 and gain that and a couple more back down track. It was a net gain but the car was heavy and it won't work at faster et's nowadays in my car.

Bill Pomponi · 05-27-2008, 10:25 AM

I agree with Dave Casey. The MT 3056st is the correct tire for stick cars.

Eric Merryfield · 05-27-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Pomponi

I agree with Dave Casey. The MT 3056st is the correct tire for stick cars.

With tubes and screws or without?

Doug Domm · 05-27-2008, 01:50 PM

What is the differance between the 3056 and the 3056st Mickey? Is it is stiffer sidewall or ???? How will the 3056st work on an automatic car?

Stick Racing · 05-27-2008, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug Domm

What is the differance between the 3056 and the 3056st Mickey? Is it is stiffer sidewall or ???? How will the 3056st work on an automatic car?

3056st tire is a M5 compound. 3056 is a L8 compound. St tire also has less tread-as all manual transmission tires. The compound is harder which wears less.

I always run the 3066st tire. This tire is no longer available. I tried the 3066 instead. Threw them away after 12 passes. Bought the 3056st. Right back where I was before, 'cept a few more rpms...

Andy Stone 1102 B/S

05-19-2008, 09:43 PM	#1
ronn brigham Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 16 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Radial slick vs. Bias-ply slick I am returning to dragracing after a long time away from the sport.I will be running in Stock Eliminator in a stick shift car.What are the differences in the use of a radial vs. bias-ply slick. I will appreciate any and all input. Ronn Brigham

05-19-2008, 10:54 PM	#3
Joe Martens Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Olmsted, Ohio Posts: 788 Likes: 634 Liked 196 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Radial slick vs. Bias-ply slick Radials will not work in a stick car. Bias ply or the Mickey Thompson stick shift tire is what you need to use. Have fun!!!!! __________________ Joe Martens AA/Stock 3969

05-26-2008, 05:29 PM	#4
n2oracer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Radial slick vs. Bias-ply slick How about radial vs bias with a transbrake?

05-26-2008, 09:50 PM	#5
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,993 Likes: 1,294 Liked 1,436 Times in 299 Posts	Re: Radial slick vs. Bias-ply slick Joe is right on. Buy a set of Mickey Thompson 29.5 stick tires. Make sure yo uget the right ones. They make a 29.5 bias ply for an auto and a radial 29.5. This wont be a problem if you buy then at a MT trailer, but if you order from a 3rd party make sure they send the right ones. I know Larry Hodge sells them and will know what you need. The part # is 3056ST. The MTs last and are quick. Welcome to stick stock racing! Lot's more fun! Don't forget the clutch pedal switch. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

05-26-2008, 10:43 PM	#6
Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,202 Likes: 233 Liked 797 Times in 165 Posts	Re: Radial slick vs. Bias-ply slick I agree on the tires, and the 3056st tires are a good choice. 10 years ago or so when my camaro would make l or m stock (stick), I used some radials on a few record runs.The car would loose a few hundredths in 60 and gain that and a couple more back down track. It was a net gain but the car was heavy and it won't work at faster et's nowadays in my car. __________________ Dave Casey 1330 STK

05-27-2008, 10:25 AM	#7
Bill Pomponi Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North Granby, Connecticut Posts: 212 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Radial slick vs. Bias-ply slick I agree with Dave Casey. The MT 3056st is the correct tire for stick cars.

05-27-2008, 01:50 PM	#9
Doug Domm Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: canada Posts: 251 Likes: 29 Liked 84 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Radial slick vs. Bias-ply slick What is the differance between the 3056 and the 3056st Mickey? Is it is stiffer sidewall or ???? How will the 3056st work on an automatic car?