Drag tires ? - Dodge Diesel

madhat · 11-13-2009, 09:36 PM

Evenin, DTR.

I need to start looking for some drag tires all the way around... what am I looking for? I don't want slicks, without being able to burn them on all 4 corners, they are pretty useless.

I guess I'm looking for some street slicks, something that will grab really good, but not need a warm up. I know I spin till about the 30' mark with stock 265's at 30psi...

Thanks!

madhat · 11-15-2009, 02:00 PM

Bump...

And... I want to either put them on stock rims or H2 Rims....

Blueboy · 11-15-2009, 05:59 PM

Take a look at www.hoosier.com

Stovetop535 · 11-19-2009, 01:18 PM

madhat, did you end up finding a set you like yet? I have been doing a little looking myself, but have not found anything that really catches me eye.

soulezoo · 11-19-2009, 03:21 PM

Mickey Thompson has what you are looking for... I think...

madhat · 11-19-2009, 10:41 PM

I have not...

I'm actually looking for a size recommendation with a link...

Rednecktastic · 11-19-2009, 10:47 PM

I'm on another site that has a Thread for discount tires direct and I'll ask what the closest he can get to 245/70/17 drag radials, or maybe something in 31-32 tall. Does that height work or can you go shorter?

Edit, I see your trap speed and you probably couldn't go lower than 31 and that's pushing it depending on your gear and rev limiter.

madhat · 11-19-2009, 10:58 PM

Yeah, I think a 31 is about it. 265 is great... that's what I ran for that trap speed. I had a lot of slippage on the line, and some boost issues that kept my 60 ft time around 1.9-2.0. I was running them down like mad in the big end, tho!

Stovetop535 · 11-19-2009, 11:11 PM

Yeah a link would be awesome. I was wanting to do the same thing you were with the h2 wheels and tires. Is that pretty much the smallest tire we can use, a 245 or 265?

Rednecktastic · 11-19-2009, 11:16 PM

Alright I asked, 31-33 height preferably 32. When he gets back to me I'll let you know, they might not be available. I also asked to specify weight ratings on the higher side.

Stovetop535 · 11-19-2009, 11:21 PM

Thanks!

Rednecktastic · 11-20-2009, 12:01 AM

Yeah no prob, I'm also trying to get some tires for my Honda daily driver. Seems like he is answering questions pretty well it's like 15 pages long now.

madhat · 11-20-2009, 05:13 AM

Awesome! Thanks!

RowJ · 11-20-2009, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madhat

......I'm actually looking for a size recommendation with a link...

The Toyo Proxes ST II tires in 285/60/17 work well for me at the drag strip.... on 06 factory 17" polished Aluminum wheels.
They are directional, which does, IMO, give better traction.
31" tires with 11.5" tread width and fairly soft rubber!
http://www.tiresdirect.net/TOYO_Prox..._P4843C899.cfm
http://toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-st-ii

They don't spin with a 20-22 psi launch on my 3.55 rear end. I've seen them run on a 06 with 850 hp and the proxes II only chirped a bit on the 1-2 and 2-3 shift!
RJ

Stovetop535 · 11-20-2009, 12:39 PM

Those Proxes dont look too bad. Price is not bad on them.

11-13-2009, 09:36 PM	#1
madhat The Admin that's here for you! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 9,912 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Drag tires ? Evenin, DTR. I need to start looking for some drag tires all the way around... what am I looking for? I don't want slicks, without being able to burn them on all 4 corners, they are pretty useless. I guess I'm looking for some street slicks, something that will grab really good, but not need a warm up. I know I spin till about the 30' mark with stock 265's at 30psi... Thanks! __________________ Mark 04.5 3500 SRW 4X4 Smarty REVO PoD, MP8, HTT 64/71/16ss, Flux 2.5, ARP studs, ATS stage 4 with aftermarket output, Snow stage 3 water/meth, AD 150, Arson II CP3 mod. 37" BFG KM2 MT's on stock rims and ride height. 636/1266 fuel 868/1778 on a little spray David Dunbar's dyno, 7 Nov 12.46 @109 Coastal Plains, Oct 08 Many thanks to Lary Ellis and the DTR store, ATS, Don M, and Bob W... madhat@dieseltruckresource.com

11-15-2009, 05:59 PM	#3
Blueboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 245 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Take a look at www.hoosier.com __________________ 05 2w std cab Goerends full billet silver bullet 66 ported head Dons stage 2.5 springs Overkill Header afe stage 2 Hellmans intercooler Gages DTT Int Fluidampner caltracs

11-19-2009, 01:18 PM	#4
Stovetop535 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wyoming Posts: 449 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	madhat, did you end up finding a set you like yet? I have been doing a little looking myself, but have not found anything that really catches me eye. __________________ Alex Silver 2004.5 Dodge Ram 2500 4 Door Short Box, Afe Stage 2, Silverline Muffler to custom 8" stack, Levelled with Cooper Discover ST 35x12.50R17, Quad Commander, Quad fuel/rp gauge, Smarty TnT Revo, Goerend Tranny with Billet Input and Haisleys Flex Plate, Airdog 150, Htt 62/71/13, DDP 90's 494/1036 stock fuel system, stock turbo, stock stix 588/? with current setup

11-19-2009, 03:21 PM	#5
soulezoo DTR 1st Sergeant Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pollock Pines, CA Posts: 4,204 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Mickey Thompson has what you are looking for... I think... __________________ 2004 3500 QCSB Laramie SRW 4x4, CA emissions SO 235hp, 3.73 posi, Peak Performance BB Twins, engine by Diesel Nut, Almost stock DTR "Twins" Club Member #1 11.89 @ 119.2 mph 1/8 mile= 7.76@94.94 mph 900.86 rwhp/1689.76 tq @ Left Coast Diesel 21 AUG 09 TNT member #2 SAC member #9

11-19-2009, 10:47 PM	#7
Rednecktastic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 1,188 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I'm on another site that has a Thread for discount tires direct and I'll ask what the closest he can get to 245/70/17 drag radials, or maybe something in 31-32 tall. Does that height work or can you go shorter? Edit, I see your trap speed and you probably couldn't go lower than 31 and that's pushing it depending on your gear and rev limiter. __________________ -Hillbilly Deluxe 2007 2500 QC SB Laramie 5.9l 4x4. Lorenz Bilstein 5100 kit, Relentless Valvebody, Thuren Track Bar and XD wheels wrapped in 35x12.50x17 Hankook M/Ts... Muffler Fell Off, otherwise stock for now. GIG'EM AGS!

11-15-2009, 02:00 PM	#2
madhat The Admin that's here for you! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 9,912 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Bump... And... I want to either put them on stock rims or H2 Rims....

11-19-2009, 10:41 PM	#6
madhat The Admin that's here for you! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 9,912 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I have not... I'm actually looking for a size recommendation with a link...

11-19-2009, 10:58 PM	#8
madhat The Admin that's here for you! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 9,912 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Yeah, I think a 31 is about it. 265 is great... that's what I ran for that trap speed. I had a lot of slippage on the line, and some boost issues that kept my 60 ft time around 1.9-2.0. I was running them down like mad in the big end, tho!

11-19-2009, 11:11 PM	#9
Stovetop535 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wyoming Posts: 449 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Yeah a link would be awesome. I was wanting to do the same thing you were with the h2 wheels and tires. Is that pretty much the smallest tire we can use, a 245 or 265?

11-19-2009, 11:16 PM	#10
Rednecktastic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 1,188 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Alright I asked, 31-33 height preferably 32. When he gets back to me I'll let you know, they might not be available. I also asked to specify weight ratings on the higher side.

11-19-2009, 11:21 PM	#11
Stovetop535 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wyoming Posts: 449 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Thanks!

11-20-2009, 12:01 AM	#12
Rednecktastic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 1,188 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Yeah no prob, I'm also trying to get some tires for my Honda daily driver. Seems like he is answering questions pretty well it's like 15 pages long now.

11-20-2009, 05:13 AM	#13
madhat The Admin that's here for you! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 9,912 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Awesome! Thanks!

11-20-2009, 12:39 PM	#15
Stovetop535 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wyoming Posts: 449 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Those Proxes dont look too bad. Price is not bad on them.

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