In number of quarter mile runs, estimate, if possible.

I'm looking into getting some and asked about specific application in another thread, but am wondering how long a decent set will last.

My top candidate is MT ET Streets at this point, if that helps.

Thanks!



P.S: I tried to search, but it kept leaving out the term "last" in the search....why?

 

I have a question.

If you are only running these tires at the track, then why is your "top candidate" a drag radial and not a drag slick?

 

Because I know nothing about tires and I assumed it was a slick?

I'm guessing you mean I should look at ET drags, but as far as I can tell there isn't one to fit the rim I need it to.

I have an extra set of 92Z 16" rims, and would rather put some on them then buy new 15" ones. That is, unless I find a good deal on true slicks already mounted, like on ebay or something.

Yes, I'm an idiot; can you answer the question anyway? Thanks.

 

If you go to a DOT slick and not a drag radial, all our guys switched from MT to Hoosier becasue of longevity. The Hoosiers if the guys that race suck will easily last 2 seasons and still have tread left for the 3rd season spring time road driving. If your good like me I literally went through 2 set's of slicks this season, first set was Hoosier Quick Time Pro's then a set of Hoosier full slick that's showing chords right now. But I went many, many rounds at every race and raced 3 different tracks this year too.

 

Well how many runs would you say you got out of them?

I ask because I'd like to take my car to the track every once in a while, but don't want to sacrifice my street tires. I'm not going to change my mind about getting them, I'd just like an idea of how long they last.

 

Nitto555Rs last about 15,000 - 20,000 miles on the street 25psi.
You are going to run them at the track too, so figure 10,000 miles, because you actually burn these up a little before a run for stickiness.

 

Well these will strictly be drag tires; I'm getting them to save my street tires.

So...10,000 times 4 quarter miles = 40,000 runs? Sweet!