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01-11-2002, 10:32:00 PM
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Which racing slick is better?
I ran a set of MT ET streets all this last season and was less than impressed with traction at the track. They seem to be good on the street though. Now I am looking at getting a set of real slicks that I can put on when I go to the track but I honestly don't know if there is any real difference between brands? So what do you guys use? I don't care how expensive they are, just want the best.
MT?
Goodyear?
Hoosier?
Phoenix?
Other?
Thanks for the help.
Joe
[This message has been edited by wyldeZ28 (edited January 12, 2002).]
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01-11-2002, 11:18:00 PM
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Hoosier (Daddy?) seem to be most popular with the straight line guys in my club..
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01-12-2002, 12:45:00 AM
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Agreed I have had good luck with Hoosier, they make a great stiff sidewall 10" tire for heavy cars, the Goodyear Eagles are good, some are made in US some are made in Chile, try and find US ones
Michael
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01-12-2002, 11:21:00 AM
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I prefer inflated....
I have had experience with M&H Racemasters (1970 vintage slicks are slill working) GoodYears and Mickey Thompsons.
Too big will give you the best traction.
M/T's work very well, Better than their street slicks.
Its more a matter of price,size,availability,etc.
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01-12-2002, 10:02:00 PM
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I've been running M/T slicks for years.on heavy nitrous runs,and have no problem hooking up !
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01-13-2002, 12:05:00 AM
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Pretty much an exho of n20michael's thoughts here...
I'm running Hoosier QT Pros (the street slick) on the street toy and am pulling the same 60' as I did with a pair of Goodyear Eagle soft sticky slicks  . Was so happy with the Hoosiers that I put a set of Hoosier slicks on the Nova and gave up 0.03 to 0.05  over the old Firestone slicks I had. I think this goes more to weight than anything. I've ran Goodyears on light chassis's with good luck,,, Firestone (Phoenix) and Hoosiers seem to lend themselves a litttle better to heavier cars. |
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01-13-2002, 09:13:00 PM
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Hi all,
Thanks so much for all the replys! I think I will go with the Hoosiers since my car is a heavy beast LOL. I have done a lot of things to lighten this car up and with me in it, it still weighs in at 3200 lbs. But it does still have full interior
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