LS/V-T

This will be my first year to run a turbo setup. I am wanting to compete in the Modified Import class at a local track. To compete in this class you can only run radial tires.

My question is how much power can be put to the ground on just radials?

Can any of you post your fastest times on radial tires ? That would be nice if you could show the difference in switching to slicks w/out any other changes.

AlexDphoto

im interested in what type of tire to run as well. I like to be able to corner aggressively with what tire I choose as well. How does a tire like the Advan Neova/Direzza star spec do for gripping vs running like an all out drag radial like the mickey thompson ET Street.

I know that the difference will probably be night and day, but for people running these stickier street tires, is it still worthless? Im going to probably purchase 225 50 15's

OP, im not trying to threadjack LOL but if you feel like I am let me know and Ill delete this post and start my own thread, I just figured I would post in here too since the thread is drag radial/street tire!

siblues

iTrader: (1)

I am in the market for tires also and have been doing some research but it all really depends on how much power and torque your car is putting down.

th3pwn3r

Not to mention what will fit and how much you're willing to spend. Fitment, budget, tire life and much more are factors to think about when choosing a tire.

AlexDphoto

at 300hp I was roasting my Direzza DZ101's. Im looking to purchase a nice set of sticky tires capable of cornering well. I know I wont be able to get everything I want in one tire. Life isnt too important because my car isnt daily driven or driven far, its just my fun car. With rolled fenders and a little camber im sure 225 will fit.

Im looking to purchase tires along the lines of Star specs, Neova, RE11. I just want to know if theyll still be worthless at 400+hp with some boost by gear lol

EG_SINZ

i am actually running dunlop star specs with 500 hp it wasnt bad they gripped hard but 3rd gear boost hit was over lol PITA i had tire spray all over my car always . but awesome tires im going to be trying MT drag radials for the street next.

i had some mirada 400 tread rating OH GODi was terrified haha

LS/V-T

I am running a boosted 84.5mm ls vtec in a 2000 dx hatch. I will be purchasing a new turbo soon and my engine is capable of running high hp..

There are many variables that I'm am looking over that leads to my original question.
I don't wanna shoot for 600whp when it would run it's best time with 350whp on drag radials or any other radial tire.

I see no issue with discussing these types of questions here. Hell I'm sure I'm not the only person on HT needing the same type of info..

siblues

iTrader: (1)

I am making a little over 500 at the moment and I am planning on making upper 600's soon and I was told that anything that isnt a slick is useless but I drive this car from time to time around town and just take drives so I need a regular tire to drive on.I can tell you this much it makes no sense to make 600 on a car that you drive to work and expect it to stick when you need it to.The best option is have two maps on your tunning software and when you want high boost switch to that map.

LS AzZkIkr

My car makes a tad over 300 on 9 psi and weighs 2450 with me and full interior. I have a set of 215-60-14 BFG drag radials and was able to run consistent 12.0s in the heat of summer and mid to high 11's @ 115 at the end of the season. I am not saying that BFG's are the greatest and I will be getting either the BFG or MT's in a 225-50-15 for this year and trying them out with more power. It just takes practice and some track tuning to get it right on radials.

LightningTeg

I'll be trying some R888 this summer.

EddieCRX

They’ll always be a compromise with road tyres and high power FWD.
If you can find traction with a 235/60/15 at 500hp the car certainly isn’t going round corners at any kind of speed.
In my mind boost by gear keeping it real is the answer, why have all that power if you can’t put it to use.
Almost 99% of the boosted Honda videos I watch on youtube are straight line races, people gloat about beating an Evo with 400hp in a straight line, try following the same car through the mountains and see how you keep up.
Realistically, what is the absolute maximum power you can use on the street in all circumstances, straight line leading into a long high speed sweeping bend, hard on the brakes into a tight curve then hard on the power from the apex, what’s the point of having a Honda on the street if you can’t do what it was designed for?
OK, I agree that drag is a different ball game but the higher percentage of the time the car is not used on the strip, but point and squirt in a straight line isn’t all the Honda does.

boosted_b16a2

i got M/T 235/60/15 with a little over 500hp and they hook in 3rd very well on the street. for the track my advice is practice your launch cus with this tire i snap my dss like butter ( never took it back to the track with me dr). fitment is tight on my 99 ek coupe your gonna have to run your coilover all the way up and forget full sharp turns is going to rub. but who cares your going in a straight line! sorry no track time

AlexDphoto

I think I might have to try out the star specs or neovas hmmm...

runsfromdacops

thats what ill be running the year for my street tire 235/60/15 m&h dr. i have herd they hook much better then the bfgs. there is a local guy that is now making 650 with the m&hs on the street and loves them

LS AzZkIkr

The M&H's are nice for drag but suck if you want to turn. If you have any desire to turn I wouldn't go bigger than a 225-50-15 of either brand tire. Both the MT and BFG have pretty nice sidewall.

LightningTeg

Thats because you are effectively running a 26" tall slick which is gonna break ****

LS/V-T

I know everyone is gonna have something bad to say.. Has anyone tried the MT 205/40-17 drag radials? If you haven't please keep your comments to yourself.
I have an extra set of wheels for the strip but I run 17s for daily use..

LS AzZkIkr

You need more sidewall than that. The only people I know that have any success with these tires are AWD's.

LS/V-T

I'm sure you are correct about awd stuff.. But the big question is which tire would be best suited for a high hp car using a 205/50-17??

LS AzZkIkr

The wider the better so I would get at least a 215 or bigger. The problem with the low profile radials is dealing with wheel hop. You will break more parts from wheel hop than anything.

boosted_b16a2

LOL i learn that the hard way! my dss axel was 2 days old.

EG_SINZ

i was running 24.8.13s slicks and did over 20 passes i would say and drove 5000km making 500hp on STOCK axles no breakage

umair

i know a few guys that claim to have 1.8 60ft with street radials...

this might be a bit off topic but how would a track & competition DOT racing tire be on the street compared to a semi slick street tire like the falken azenis rt-615? will they hook any better because i am having a hrad time finding a 16 in radial that will fit my car and i am having a hard time getting traction with my azenis at 300whp.

TakumiJr

this what I would recommend, I've cut 1.95 60ft with these with a tad over 300whp and also autox with them. The R888 hooked on the street in my buddy's 850whp+ supra, that's what caused my switch. If you don't plan to do any cornering or much long distance driving, the 235/60/15 M&H street strip DOT tires work well.

LS AzZkIkr

Wow! Those R888's are expensive! I have had really good experiences with Falken tires. Even the ZE 512's. I was able to get mid 1.9's on them. Lol, they actually did better than my Azenis' did. Try looking at what M/T has to offer in comparison to the R888 unless you road race more than drag.