Drag Radials or Slicks: What Sizes and Brands?

FORTEEN3GT · 04-28-2004, 07:50 AM

need all the info.... the tire database didnt have any info....

what size MT's fit stock 15 inch steelies??
who has a set of stock 15 inch SE wheels?
Where can you get drag radials for a good price?
Which brand is best?

Thanks for yall's input!

Mike

New 8th mile slip all motor ..... 9.64 at Kennedale (no headers!)

PACE · 04-28-2004, 08:01 AM

BF Goodrich G-Force Drag radial are the best traction I have experienced. 225/50/15

FORTEEN3GT · 04-28-2004, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PACE

BF Goodrich G-Force Drag radial are the best traction I have experienced. 225/50/15

HOW MUCH?

DOES MICKEY THOMPSON HAVE ANY SIZES THAT FIT THE 15 INCH STOCK WHEELS?

kubiache · 04-28-2004, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PACE

BF Goodrich G-Force Drag radial are the best traction I have experienced. 225/50/15

Agreed. I got mine at Discount tire, and they were less there than with my employee discount at Sears Auto. I don't remember how much that was though.

As for Mickey's...

http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/press_11_17_03.html

Nothing there will fit stock 15s though. My 225s are spilling over the edges as it is, 235s might be pushing it. I'd love for someone to try it though!

FORTEEN3GT · 04-28-2004, 11:02 AM

Hoosier A3S03 (Competition) HEAT CYCLED AT 195.00 EACH 225/50/16
Hoosier A3S03 (Competition) ZR AT 180.00 EACH 225/50/16
Hoosier A3S04 (Competition) ZR AT 184.00 EACH 225/50/16
Hoosier R3S03 (Competition) ZR AT 180.00 EACH 225/50/16 (THE BEST OF EM)
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

Hoosier R3S04 (Competition) ZR AT 184.00 EACH 225/50/16

THE SO3'S ARE LIGHTER
A TIRES ARE FOR AUTOCROSS
R TIRES ARE FOR RACING

FORTEEN3GT · 04-28-2004, 11:15 AM

FOR STOCK WHEELS
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...odeIndex=43562

mfuller · 04-28-2004, 11:48 AM

All these tires listed are for Autocross or Road Racing not drag racing. They won't last more than 2 burnouts. And these Hoosiers are way lighter than Potenza S-03's.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FORTEEN3GT

Hoosier A3S03 (Competition) HEAT CYCLED AT 195.00 EACH 225/50/16
Hoosier A3S03 (Competition) ZR AT 180.00 EACH 225/50/16
Hoosier A3S04 (Competition) ZR AT 184.00 EACH 225/50/16
Hoosier R3S03 (Competition) ZR AT 180.00 EACH 225/50/16 (THE BEST OF EM)
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

Hoosier R3S04 (Competition) ZR AT 184.00 EACH 225/50/16

THE SO3'S ARE LIGHTER
A TIRES ARE FOR AUTOCROSS
R TIRES ARE FOR RACING

ZakkWylde470 · 04-28-2004, 11:57 AM

I've always read that the S03s are like boat-anchors.

FORTEEN3GT · 04-28-2004, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PACE

BF Goodrich G-Force Drag radial are the best traction I have experienced. 225/50/15

where do you get these at?? for a good price and what size?
where do you find potenza's?

kubiache · 04-28-2004, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FORTEEN3GT

where do you get these at?? for a good price and what size?
where do you find potenza's?

Read my above post, crazy man. I got mine at Discount Tire. You can get them at Sears, too, and probably the majority of tire stores.

FORTEEN3GT · 04-29-2004, 06:34 AM

around what price do the run?

do you slip at all with them or straight hookup?

PACE · 04-29-2004, 06:39 AM

they stick very well. Argueably the best drag radial on the market. Try tire rack they probably have the best prices.

FORTEEN3GT · 04-29-2004, 06:47 AM

does the 225/50/15 with smaller size wheel make a difference? essentially i assume the 15 inch is better than 16? i have always heard smaller is better... " go one size smaller than stock" less rotational mass and less weight.. is this true?

where can you get cheap steelies

FORTEEN3GT · 04-29-2004, 10:01 AM

BFGoodrich g-Force T/A Drag Radial (Competition) 225/50/15

Tirerack.com's Price 112.00 each = $239.58 total no taxes and 3 day shipping
Discount Tire's Price 119.00 each = $257.64 with tax and free long time shipping

these tires sound like the best bet. and tirerack is where to get them!

all i need now is stock 15 inch wheels and some pretty ricer hubcaps!!!

who has a set of stockers?

kubiache · 04-29-2004, 10:58 AM

ok, found my receipt for mine.

At Discount I paid $215 for both.

Schweppe23 · 05-02-2004, 06:56 AM

Do you think our transaxle would hold up from a powerful launch if you had a set of slicks? I just need it to last 1 maybe 2 runs. Do you think the added grip at launch would just be negated from additional clutch slip?

botlfed · 05-02-2004, 11:51 AM

Buy them at the tirerack
I believe mine were $320.00 or so on new 15" steelies

kubiache · 05-02-2004, 08:09 PM

^ That included new steelies shipped to you?

FORTEEN3GT · 05-03-2004, 06:11 AM

steelies = junkyard!

botlfed · 05-03-2004, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kubiache

^ That included new steelies shipped to you?

yes

04-28-2004, 07:50 AM	#1
FORTEEN3GT Texas's fastest GAGT AKA: Mike Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: by Dallas, Texas Age: 40 Posts: 1,871 Vehicle: 2001 GTP; 2000 WS6	Drag Radials or Slicks: What Sizes and Brands? need all the info.... the tire database didnt have any info.... what size MT's fit stock 15 inch steelies?? who has a set of stock 15 inch SE wheels? Where can you get drag radials for a good price? Which brand is best? Thanks for yall's input! Mike New 8th mile slip all motor ..... 9.64 at Kennedale (no headers!) __________________ 9.42 1/8th Mile ET All-Motor! SOLD MODDED 1999 GAGT 2000 TRANS-AM WS6 M6 converted to TH400: 408, LS3 Heads,, True Duals, MTI Lid, Moser 9" rearend, Gemini 300 plate kit (800+rwhp of fun! 2001 GTP: PCM, 3.2 Pulley, VS Cam, 3 inch Downpipe/Exhaust, PEMs, U-bend, No-Cat, SLP Intake, and PowerTuner

04-28-2004, 08:01 AM	#2
PACE Woooo Woooooooo ! AKA: Jason Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Clarkston, MI Age: 43 Posts: 2,514 Vehicle: GRAND AMERICAN	BF Goodrich G-Force Drag radial are the best traction I have experienced. 225/50/15 __________________ Grand Am---Long gone. 2009 Yukon Denali with 4" drop on 24" black Escalade wheels -- in the garage 1970 Impala convertible triple black - In the Garage

04-28-2004, 11:02 AM	#5
FORTEEN3GT Texas's fastest GAGT AKA: Mike Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: by Dallas, Texas Age: 40 Posts: 1,871 Vehicle: 2001 GTP; 2000 WS6	Hoosier A3S03 (Competition) HEAT CYCLED AT 195.00 EACH 225/50/16 Hoosier A3S03 (Competition) ZR AT 180.00 EACH 225/50/16 Hoosier A3S04 (Competition) ZR AT 184.00 EACH 225/50/16 Hoosier R3S03 (Competition) ZR AT 180.00 EACH 225/50/16 (THE BEST OF EM) http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes Hoosier R3S04 (Competition) ZR AT 184.00 EACH 225/50/16 THE SO3'S ARE LIGHTER A TIRES ARE FOR AUTOCROSS R TIRES ARE FOR RACING __________________ 9.42 1/8th Mile ET All-Motor! SOLD MODDED 1999 GAGT 2000 TRANS-AM WS6 M6 converted to TH400: 408, LS3 Heads,, True Duals, MTI Lid, Moser 9" rearend, Gemini 300 plate kit (800+rwhp of fun! 2001 GTP: PCM, 3.2 Pulley, VS Cam, 3 inch Downpipe/Exhaust, PEMs, U-bend, No-Cat, SLP Intake, and PowerTuner

04-28-2004, 11:15 AM	#6
FORTEEN3GT Texas's fastest GAGT AKA: Mike Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: by Dallas, Texas Age: 40 Posts: 1,871 Vehicle: 2001 GTP; 2000 WS6	FOR STOCK WHEELS http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...odeIndex=43562 __________________ 9.42 1/8th Mile ET All-Motor! SOLD MODDED 1999 GAGT 2000 TRANS-AM WS6 M6 converted to TH400: 408, LS3 Heads,, True Duals, MTI Lid, Moser 9" rearend, Gemini 300 plate kit (800+rwhp of fun! 2001 GTP: PCM, 3.2 Pulley, VS Cam, 3 inch Downpipe/Exhaust, PEMs, U-bend, No-Cat, SLP Intake, and PowerTuner

04-28-2004, 11:57 AM	#8
ZakkWylde470 Tae Kwon Flow Master AKA: Marty Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wherever I May Roam Age: 37 Posts: 613 Vehicle: '99 Ram 1500 Sport 4x4	I've always read that the S03s are like boat-anchors. __________________ "A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."

04-29-2004, 06:34 AM	#11
FORTEEN3GT Texas's fastest GAGT AKA: Mike Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: by Dallas, Texas Age: 40 Posts: 1,871 Vehicle: 2001 GTP; 2000 WS6	around what price do the run? do you slip at all with them or straight hookup? __________________ 9.42 1/8th Mile ET All-Motor! SOLD MODDED 1999 GAGT 2000 TRANS-AM WS6 M6 converted to TH400: 408, LS3 Heads,, True Duals, MTI Lid, Moser 9" rearend, Gemini 300 plate kit (800+rwhp of fun! 2001 GTP: PCM, 3.2 Pulley, VS Cam, 3 inch Downpipe/Exhaust, PEMs, U-bend, No-Cat, SLP Intake, and PowerTuner

04-29-2004, 06:39 AM	#12
PACE Woooo Woooooooo ! AKA: Jason Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Clarkston, MI Age: 43 Posts: 2,514 Vehicle: GRAND AMERICAN	they stick very well. Argueably the best drag radial on the market. Try tire rack they probably have the best prices. __________________ Grand Am---Long gone. 2009 Yukon Denali with 4" drop on 24" black Escalade wheels -- in the garage 1970 Impala convertible triple black - In the Garage

04-29-2004, 06:47 AM	#13
FORTEEN3GT Texas's fastest GAGT AKA: Mike Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: by Dallas, Texas Age: 40 Posts: 1,871 Vehicle: 2001 GTP; 2000 WS6	does the 225/50/15 with smaller size wheel make a difference? essentially i assume the 15 inch is better than 16? i have always heard smaller is better... " go one size smaller than stock" less rotational mass and less weight.. is this true? where can you get cheap steelies __________________ 9.42 1/8th Mile ET All-Motor! SOLD MODDED 1999 GAGT 2000 TRANS-AM WS6 M6 converted to TH400: 408, LS3 Heads,, True Duals, MTI Lid, Moser 9" rearend, Gemini 300 plate kit (800+rwhp of fun! 2001 GTP: PCM, 3.2 Pulley, VS Cam, 3 inch Downpipe/Exhaust, PEMs, U-bend, No-Cat, SLP Intake, and PowerTuner

04-29-2004, 10:01 AM	#14
FORTEEN3GT Texas's fastest GAGT AKA: Mike Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: by Dallas, Texas Age: 40 Posts: 1,871 Vehicle: 2001 GTP; 2000 WS6	BFGoodrich g-Force T/A Drag Radial (Competition) 225/50/15 Tirerack.com's Price 112.00 each = $239.58 total no taxes and 3 day shipping Discount Tire's Price 119.00 each = $257.64 with tax and free long time shipping these tires sound like the best bet. and tirerack is where to get them! all i need now is stock 15 inch wheels and some pretty ricer hubcaps!!! who has a set of stockers? __________________ 9.42 1/8th Mile ET All-Motor! SOLD MODDED 1999 GAGT 2000 TRANS-AM WS6 M6 converted to TH400: 408, LS3 Heads,, True Duals, MTI Lid, Moser 9" rearend, Gemini 300 plate kit (800+rwhp of fun! 2001 GTP: PCM, 3.2 Pulley, VS Cam, 3 inch Downpipe/Exhaust, PEMs, U-bend, No-Cat, SLP Intake, and PowerTuner Last edited by FORTEEN3GT; 04-29-2004 at 10:08 AM.

04-29-2004, 10:58 AM	#15
kubiache Get blown Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Age: 42 Posts: 1,858 Vehicle: 1998 GTP	ok, found my receipt for mine. At Discount I paid $215 for both. __________________ Dave Woodward '01 GA SE --- 14.864 @ 92.61mph.....NA '98 GTP - NIC cam / P&P heads / 105# springs / Titanium retainers / INTENSE LW pushrods / CC Lifters / INTENSE TCS-300 / ZZP Poly mounts / RT 3" DP / PEMs / ZZP MPS 3.2, 3.0 / Wizair / 103s / DHP / AFC 2.2 .......still tuning

05-02-2004, 06:56 AM	#16
Schweppe23 GAGT - Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ohio Age: 41 Posts: 1,549 Vehicle: Pontiac	Do you think our transaxle would hold up from a powerful launch if you had a set of slicks? I just need it to last 1 maybe 2 runs. Do you think the added grip at launch would just be negated from additional clutch slip? __________________ First 99+ GAGT to run 14s First E/M (only) GA to run 13s First turbo'D GAGT to run 12s 11's coming soon

05-02-2004, 11:51 AM	#17
botlfed Wheelie Popper AKA: Brandon Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Michigania Age: 46 Posts: 892 Vehicle: LQ4 Turbo Mustang	Buy them at the tirerack I believe mine were $320.00 or so on new 15" steelies

05-02-2004, 08:09 PM	#18
kubiache Get blown Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Age: 42 Posts: 1,858 Vehicle: 1998 GTP	^ That included new steelies shipped to you? __________________ Dave Woodward '01 GA SE --- 14.864 @ 92.61mph.....NA '98 GTP - NIC cam / P&P heads / 105# springs / Titanium retainers / INTENSE LW pushrods / CC Lifters / INTENSE TCS-300 / ZZP Poly mounts / RT 3" DP / PEMs / ZZP MPS 3.2, 3.0 / Wizair / 103s / DHP / AFC 2.2 .......still tuning

05-03-2004, 06:11 AM	#19
FORTEEN3GT Texas's fastest GAGT AKA: Mike Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: by Dallas, Texas Age: 40 Posts: 1,871 Vehicle: 2001 GTP; 2000 WS6	steelies = junkyard! __________________ 9.42 1/8th Mile ET All-Motor! SOLD MODDED 1999 GAGT 2000 TRANS-AM WS6 M6 converted to TH400: 408, LS3 Heads,, True Duals, MTI Lid, Moser 9" rearend, Gemini 300 plate kit (800+rwhp of fun! 2001 GTP: PCM, 3.2 Pulley, VS Cam, 3 inch Downpipe/Exhaust, PEMs, U-bend, No-Cat, SLP Intake, and PowerTuner

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