What is the biggest drag slick?

What is the biggest drag slick?

Mickey Thompson is well-regarded as the innovator of drag radial race tires, and the new 31-inch ET Street S/S is one of the world’s largest.

Are drag radials better than slicks?

As far as drag racing goes, the radial will help keep you more stable while a slick will allow you to launch much harder.

Are radials faster than slicks?

Radials have less rolling resistance, allowing them to be quicker and faster relative to the ET Drag. Drivers report a more stable feel at the top end of the track because of the radial design and because they work with more air pressure than a bias-ply tire.

Are slick tires faster?

Tires with treads on them deform more due to the grooves and channels on them. Slick tires hold their shape much better. As a result more energy is lost in the deformation of treads, which makes slick tires faster.

How do you pick a drag slick?

According to Bickel, a drag slick works best when the circumference remains relatively round and the tread is flat (not arched or dished) across the tread. Violent chassis setup can cause the tire sidewalls to compress too far and fold up the center of the tread. This results in poor traction and slower ETs.

Why are drag radials faster than slicks?

Radials have less rolling resistance, allowing them to be quicker and faster relative to the ET Drag. Drivers report a more stable feel at the top end of the track because of the radial design and because they work with more air pressure than a bias-ply tire. Radials are also a little easier to manage.

How long do drag slicks last?

Each one is expected to last eight runs, or a bit more than 1.5 miles. The insights here are largely drawn from racing engineer Chuck Hallum’s SAE paper, “The Magic of the Drag Tire.” The story starts after a burnout to heat the tires’ rubber and the full-power run begins.