New tires for 15*10 racestars

[quiksilver15]

I bought a set of racestars with 28*10.5*15 ET Slicks with tubes already mounted (got them for $200 with lugs and washers). The 28" tires look great, but are just way to tall for my gearing.
I've been reading all the "what tires should I get" threads.
The car is a stick 4.6 3v, with some suspension upgrades, basic bolt-ons, and some more on the way (see sig).

From all the threads I gathered; Bias is better for stick cars, I want a 26" tire 10.5-12.5" wide (even for when I switch to 4.10s?), and I do not want a full slick.

Here are the questions I have:
If I go with a Hoosier QTP or ET Street, do I have to run tubes? Pros and Cons to tubes?
Any DR that can absorb "shock" like a bias tire? (easier on drivetrain) M&H? M/T? Hoosier?
All recommendations/ suggestions welcome.

These are going to be for track use mostly, but I will be driving there and back. About 30 miles each way for the 1/4, or I'm 10 miles away from the 1/8th. I'lll probably hit the track 1-3 times a month.

 

[quiksilver15]

bump for some experience.

 

[quiksilver15]

made up my mind, I'm going to order MT DR 275/50r15.
everything I read says tubes are recomended for Bias, and if I tube I have to use screws.
Screw that (no pun intended) Drag radials it is.

 

[downtime!]

I run 275/50's on my Fox, these cars usually like a little taller tire than that. I run 295/55's on my '12, keeps the gear ratio right on and looks good too.

 

[ShaDi]

downtime is ur car stock height?

 

[09gt3v]

I bought a set of racestars with 28*10.5*15 ET Slicks with tubes already mounted (got them for $200 with lugs and washers). The 28" tires look great, but are just way to tall for my gearing.
I've been reading all the "what tires should I get" threads.
The car is a stick 4.6 3v, with some suspension upgrades, basic bolt-ons, and some more on the way (see sig).

From all the threads I gathered; Bias is better for stick cars, I want a 26" tire 10.5-12.5" wide (even for when I switch to 4.10s?), and I do not want a full slick.

Here are the questions I have:
If I go with a Hoosier QTP or ET Street, do I have to run tubes? Pros and Cons to tubes?
Any DR that can absorb "shock" like a bias tire? (easier on drivetrain) M&H? M/T? Hoosier?
All recommendations/ suggestions welcome.

These are going to be for track use mostly, but I will be driving there and back. About 30 miles each way for the 1/4, or I'm 10 miles away from the 1/8th. I'lll probably hit the track 1-3 times a month.

I had the same ? In the past and the results I gathered were if you run under 120mph you want a 26", but a set of race stars with tires was a steal at that man

 

[skwerl]

Sorry I'm late seeing this thread. I had a similar experience buying my first set of track wheels/tires used and discovering they were too tall for my setup (as well as having no traction). I went with the Mickey Thompson ET Street radials in a 26" height and they were great. I got my best ever 60' of 1.63 on those tires on an exceptional day at my local track, but track prep and my 60' times were very inconsistent.

So I 'upgraded' again to my current setup of Hoosier QTP bias ply. They hook much more consistently but even with a lot more experience and quite a few upgrades I still haven't beaten that 1.63 sixty foot time. I have a bunch of 1.64 and 1.65 time slips though. The bad part about the bias ply is that they are a lot less stable at the top end, especially with lower air pressures. I don't run tubes and I have not screwed the tires to the rims. I check the air pressure every time I put them on the car and I have one front runner that loses about 5 lbs every 2 weeks and one rear tire loses about 1-2 lbs.

For street use driving to and from the track the drag radial is a much better choice. And also it will still allow you to participate in any 'street car' races your local track may organize.

 

[quiksilver15]

Ya i think the 26" radial is going to be the ticket for me. The more I think about it I want to be able to drive with the race stars on the street. Since the car is just a toy / fair weather car, I don't want have to switch tires constantly during racing season, only for trips. Maybe once I go FI later I will rethink tires, but I want to see how far I can go on a DR and NA.

I appreciate the help guys, Downtime your car looks sick by the way.

 

[quiksilver15]

Sold the 28" slicks with tubes for $260 today. 26" DR are coming soon.

 

[1bad99]

just bought 2 275/6015 for 440 shipped 275/50 15 are a little cheaper shipped

 

[downtime!]

downtime is ur car stock height?

Eibach Pro Kit, so 1" lower.

 

[downtime!]

Ya i think the 26" radial is going to be the ticket for me. The more I think about it I want to be able to drive with the race stars on the street. Since the car is just a toy / fair weather car, I don't want have to switch tires constantly during racing season, only for trips. Maybe once I go FI later I will rethink tires, but I want to see how far I can go on a DR and NA.

I appreciate the help guys, Downtime your car looks sick by the way.

Thanks! And I think you'll like the DR's much better. 26" should work well on the '05 cars, I went with 28" to match the stock height of the 19" tires, to try and keep the overall gearing the same. 3.55 works good with my setup.

 

[quiksilver15]

Finally got around to ordering tires for the car. Track is finally opening back up in 2 weeks!!!

26x11.5-15 MT ET Streets. Decided to order a set of bias plys so I can have some give in the driveline.

So who's using a line lock? Do I really need one?

 

[JoshK]

I have a set of qtps for sale in the misc for sale section

 

[quiksilver15]

Ya I saw those 27" QTPs, but I'm going to try the 26" tire 4.10 combo first. I'll probably have to step up to a 27 or 28 if I decide to spray her.

LINE LOCK ANYONE??? Lol