I got some 86 T/A wheels (16x8) to mount some drag radials on, but need some advice on what to buy.
Any input is appreciated.
Thanks,Beefy

 

Buy another set of rims. Mount some good street tires on one set for daily driving and a set of real slicks on the other for the track.

 

I've got stock wheels and tires for daily driving.I want to put a set of drag radials on the 2 86 rear T/A wheels I bought,just to take it to the track now and then.........Are you saying that drag radials won't give me adequate traction?
You think I should go with slicks?
How much HP will drag radials support?

 

If you're buying a set just for the track then just buy some real slicks. Drag radials or any other DOT slick are only made for racing classes that require you to run a DOT tire.

Drag radials are heavy compared to real slicks. The drag radials will work but since you're buying a set just for the track then buy real slicks. The only problem is that none of the racing tires have a good selection of sizes for a 16" rim.

 

I see what your saying now.
The reason I want Drag radials is so I won't have to take ramps and a floor jack to the track,I can put them on at home and drive 15 miles or so to the track.....

 

Well you before you fork over $300.00-$400.00 for slicks you better decide what class your going to race and the rules that govern that class. Here to run the street class you must run through the mufflers and have DOT approved tires "that's why everyone runs the DOT approved slicks" they stamp DOT on the sidewall. If the tires don't have this stamp you'd be bumped up to the pro class than you might as well get the full on slicks. As far as hooking there is no difference I have seen through personal experience at the track for the guys running 12 sec and slower. Picking a class to race in is up to you, this year they changed payouts and rules so alot of the pro guys stepped down to street class "no box" because entry fee is less, payout is only $100 difference and until more guys find out and jump ship there was less competition, translates into racing less rounds, and a better chance at winning

 

nitto drag radials..nuf said

 

you put slicks on a 7.5 inch 10 bolt and it will go snap

 

I also disagree with stephen.

I have seen MANY cars run 1.6x 60' times using 245/50/16 nittos. I also agree that slicks and 10 bolts dont agree with each other. I dont know how many times Ive seen people lend out their ET streets and then call for a tow truck cuz their buddy blew out the rear.

Also keep in mind that these are LS1 cars with the stronger 10 bolt.

-Doug

 

The drag radials will hold up to an enourmous amount of horsepower. Dan Forcucci is running a 1979 camaro with stock style suspension and the drag radial tire runnig 8.80's at 159.5mph. The tires hold up well and work even better the balder they get. they hook unitl the threads show. if you have trouble with yours then you may want to take some air out of them (for people who can't get them to hook) run about 10-12 psi in them. i don't recall seeing a 16 inch size though so if you wanna run them then invest in a set of 15's. bart racing makes a nice set of light-weight steel rims that will hold up alright. (you might have to get used to the look of babymoons on a 3rd generation though) if your running some what stock set up as far as power goes then check out the 255 or 275 size tires. Spohn performance suspension makes good parts that coincide with the traction abiltities of this tire.