Time to buy new front skinnies... what are you using?

[don_w]

I need to get a new pair of front tires for the track. I'm running 15x3.5" Weld Draglites, and have been using Mickey Thompson ET Fronts, 26x4.50-15 (http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=MTT-3007).

Before I order new tires, I thought I'd see what 15" front skinnies you guys are using and how you like them. I'd also like to hear pro/cons about going to a different diameter... should I stick with a 26" or go larger?

 

[travelers]

Have you thought about Moroso Tires?

 

[don_w]

I haven't checked into Moroso's yet. I'm partial to M/T's, but I'd like to hear what others are using... including Moroso, Hoosier, etc.

 

[don_w]

As of right now, I'm leaning towards the M/T 26 x 7.50-15 Sportsman Fronts. http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=MTT-1572&N=700+115&autoview=sku

 

[GT4Dino]

Don, I am using some cheapo radials ($40 each) that Derek @ Dagostino recommended.

 

[fin1]

M/T Sportsman S/R Radial (26X6.00R15LT - part #6652) on Bogarts

 

[don_w]

Thanks, guys.

 

[don_w]

I ordered the M/T 26 x 7.50-15 Sportsman Fronts. http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=MTT-1572&N=700+115&autoview=sku

Since I only use them at the track, I decided to stick with the 26" diameter. I'm already used to that size for staging and reaction times. I didn't want to change the rollout characteristics at this point... that would just be another variable to deal with. And even though they are 4 lbs heavier than the ET Fronts I had (16 vs 12), they are also 4 lbs lighter than the 28" Sportsman Fronts (16 vs 20). So, that's a reasonable compromise for me.

 

[TGJ]

How are you getting 15" rims to clear the front brakes?

 

[ChevyKiller]

15" rims clear the front stock brakes just fine (if you've got the right rim)

 

[don_w]

15" rims clear the front stock brakes just fine (if you've got the right rim)

Or, if you have the wrong rim and use spacers (and longer studs). hahaha

 

[TGJ]

15" rims clear the front stock brakes just fine (if you've got the right rim)

Ok, I am curious, what is the right rim? I wouldn't mind getting a set...

 

[don_w]

Ok, I am curious, what is the right rim? I wouldn't mind getting a set...

Both Bogart and Holeshot can hook you up. There is some more info in this thread: http://www.s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1822

 

[TGJ]

Both Bogart and Holeshot can hook you up. There is some more info in this thread: http://www.s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1822

Thanks.