Thought this might make an interesting topic to talk about or just use as a general reference. Everyone is always looking for an edge at the strip.

Simply list:

Tire Used:
Condition/Wear: good - worn - bad
Tire Size:
Best 60:


And any comments regarding rim and rim weight for more specific info. I know this looks like it would belong in the wheel and tire forum but its drag racing specific dealing with different tires used in aid of traction at the strip.

the chariot:

Tire Used:Toyo PROXES T1S 92W
Condition/Wear: Good
Tire Size: 225/50ZR16
Best 60: 2.12

Extra Notes: Rim weight around 12 lbs.

 

Tire Used: M/T E.T. Drag
Condition/Wear: Good
Tire Size: 22/8.0-15
Best 60: 1.75

Extra Notes: 50 Shot NX, Kosei K1's 15x7, Total weight combo 24 lbs. Best N/A 60: 1.96

 

2.264 on worn Toyo 800 Ultras. Stock sawblades (17 lbs).

Note: Car was bone stock, dynoed 156whp/169wtq.

 

Tires used: Bridgestone Potenza Re92
Condition: Worn
Size: 225/50/17
Best 60 : 2.272




Extra Notes: Had stock TE wheels, intake, y pipe (6 sp)

 

That has to plant your @ss firmly in the seat...

 

on the 96
Bridgestone Potenza G009
Condition:fairly new
215/60R15
Best 60ft: 2.27

on the 00
Toyo AO-2
Condition: 20,000miles
215/55R16
Best 60ft: 2.29

on the 93
Sumitomo HTR 200
Condition: 30,000miles (almost bald)
205/65R15
Best 60ft: 2.21

 

Tire Used: Pirelli P-Zero Nero M&S
Condition/Wear: Good
Tire Size: 235/40/18
Best 60: 2.162

26lb wheels.

 

For an auto on a 50 shot of spray its pretty remarkable. Feels good too.

 

Tire Used: Kumho Ecsta Supra 712
Condition/Wear: good
Tire Size: 225/45/17
Best 60: 2.122

Tire Used:Bridgestone Potenza RE92
Condition/Wear: good
Tire Size:225/50/17
Best 60:2.140

 

Tire Used: Bridgestone Potenzas RE92
Condition/Wear: Worn with 30,000 miles
Tire Size: 225/50-17 at 22.5 psi
Best 60: 2.105

Wheels: Stock 17" Nissan OEM's
Wheel/Tire Weight: 45 pounds each

 

Tire Used: BFGoodrich G-Force Drag Radials
Condition/Wear: Good - Not street driven, right at 60 passes
Tire Size: 225/45-17 at 15.0 psi
Best 60: 1.952

Wheels: 17"x7" Keonigs Traffiks (15.9 pounds each)
Wheel/Tire Weight: 38.5 pounds each

 

Nothing special here.

Tire Used: Kumho 712
Condition: Worn
Size: 245/45/17
60': 2.33

Wheels: SSR C's 17x8(14.5lbs)
Combined weight: 40lbs

 

mazda millenia wheels and a pair of Hoosier Quick Time Pros in a 26/9.50X15 got me to a 1.99 60' and that was on a POS key value clutch.

 

OEM Bridgestone Turanza EL42 tires on stock 17" Altima 3.5 wheels
Bald
2.162

OEM Continental ContiSport tires on stock 17" SpecV wheels
bald
2.150

 

Tire Used: Falken Ziex 512
Condition/Wear: good
Tire Size: 235/45/17
Best 60: 2.160
6spd
Stock rims

We should probably note what tranny we have as well becuase there seems to be a difference in ease of luanch between the manual and the auto with the auto tending to have better 60fts.

 

OEM Turenza's on 7 spoke GLE rims 215-55-17
Condition: 1/2 tread
Best 60': 2.154

 

Tire Used: Delta Majestics
Condition: Worn on edges (driven under inflated)
Size: 205/65/15
60': 2.248

Extra notes: Mounted on 3rd gen GXE wheel, combo weight 34 lbs, set at 22 psi.

 

Tire Used: 18lb BFG Gforce Drag Radials
Condition/Wear: Good with only about 40 passes
Tire Size: 205/50R15
Best 60: 2.08

Other notes: 2900 rpm stall torque converter, 410lbs of weight reduction, and lots of power modifications. Tire pressure was set at 17psi.

Launched off idle; 750rpm. I tried stalling it up anywhere between 1000 and 2900 and I burned the drag radials down and only made my 60 foot worse. First time I tried to stall it to 2900, I spun the tires and got a 2.35 60 foot. Once I get slicks, my 60 foot will go down some more since I will be able to stall it up to close to 3000.

Wheels: 11lb Millenia wheels
Combo weight: 29lbs

 

Tire Used: Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
Condition/Wear: Brand spankin' new
Tire Size: 225/45/17
Best 60: 2.3 (first time at the track...ever)

~THT

 

Only if the auto has substaintial upgrading will it be faster than a 5Spd in the 60'. People like Jime and Aaron have done some insane things get great off the line power.

 

Yeah. Thing is, a 5spd is still putting more power to the ground on the launch than I am. But, it's so dang hard to launch it without bogging or hopping the wheels. If an equally modded 5spd with my same tires tried to launch, he could probably crack 1.9x, but it will not be easy.

The only major stuff I've done that really contributed to my 60 foot is insane weight reduction, high stall torque converter, and drag radials. The rest of my mods just help the motor breath. Once I get my tranny built with better gearing (4.08), slicks, and many other goodies, I will make another all motor run and I bet I can get a 1.9 60' all motor. If not, it will be close.

 

Gee, all I have is a stock trans with the drop resistor removed and slicks, not too insane.

Can't get too carried away when you race a leased car. I have to return it in the fall.

Aaron I think our claim to fame are those seats, gotta be what does it.

 

Yeap. Anybody who is serious has a light, plastic, uncomfortable racing bucket. You said your seat is comfortable? But, I got the same seat and how it's shaped where the lumber support is is VERY painful. I am pretty skinny, so I need all the padding I can get. I'm glad you recommended that padded vinyl convering b/c without it, it's not possible to drive for more than 5 minutes. I need to go out and buy a nice thick piece of foam to put underneath the covering I have.

But, weight reduction seems to be the absolute best way to better your 60 foot. That is, after you've already solved all traction problems. When I reduce weight, I see the biggest change in the 60 foot. Since my last track visit, I reduced my weight by about 170 lbs. My 60' went from 2.17 without any chirping of the tires to 2.08 with traction problems on the launch.

 

You need one of these Aaron. Just the back part. I found a couple laying around and put one behind the seat cover. Its more comfortable than the stock seats now. They are made by Obus Forme.

I drive 2 hrs each way to the track and its just like sitting in an easy chair. Ran 4 13.6's yesterday but not good traction, it was only 40 deg and very windy. Got 4 ru ns in and 10 mins before eliminations it started raining so we got a rain check. Running in IHRA Mod class 0-14.99 so up against some pretty stuff competition, all V8 guys so I have to have my R/T down, I did a couple below .050 the other two under .1 so not too bad for the first day. Still playing with Starting Line, think it helps.

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Tire Used: Falken Ziex 512
Condition/Wear: good
Tire Size: 225/45/17
Best 60: 2.1
Rims: 21lbs

1st time ever at a track

 

Spraying out of the hole is pretty insane if you ask me. Or do you not do that anymore?

 

Sure I still do that, why is that insane, as long as you can handle the traction its pretty normal.

 

Yeah it's pretty normal, considering it's a lease

 

Very nice! I am going to go to Walmart today and find some cheap piece of foam. Anything will work. Thanks for the tip.

 

Wish you were closer I would give you one of these. Aaron these have a hard plastic support inside and are made for back support and are super comfortable.

I don't think a chunk of foam will give you what you want.

 

Well, you know that foam that comes when you buy a new hard drive or other internal computer part? Well, that worked just fine for me. I just need something slightly thicker and larger. Something really cheap and I will be happy.

 

Tire Used: Mickey Thompson E/T Drags
Condition/Wear: good
Tire Size: 22x8.5
Best 60: 1.85

 

Tire: Bridgestone Potenza 910??
Size: Stock 15" size
Best 60: 2.24

 

M&H slicks
26x6x15
Good
1.87



Toyo T1-S
235-40-17
Everything from brand new to corded
2.17


Toyo T1-S
235-45-17
New to dead
2.17


General something something pos crap all season
205-65-15
Good to bald
2.17


Dayton HR
215-60-15
good tread but dryrotted badly
2.16


Nitto NT555
235-45-17
Good tread but dryrotted badly
2.18


Kumho Ecsta 712
235-45-17
Good
2.18


Amerigas something-or-other all season
205-65-15
good
2.17


I think that does it for me.

 

Somebody is ridiculously consistant.

 

Not that consistent, it's just that I go to the track alot (or used to) and that's about the best I can muster. As you can see, it doesn't really matter what tire you run on as long as they are street tires imho. Usually at the track I have a pretty bad 60' first, usually a high 2.2 or low 2.3, then i get down into the low 2.2s and then a couple 2.1s. I'd say on an average day at the track, if I make 8 runs, I run maybe two 2.28s or so, then about four 2.22ish, then a couple in the 2.1s. Just takes some getting used to what the track and your tires are doing, etc.

 

Goodyear Eagle HP all season tires(just looked and these are supposed to be grippy-ish)
90% thread
215/60/15
2.27 with ~2000rpm launch
25-30psi

 

225's on 9lb 15's.
Best 60' of 2.08, and consistent 2.1's.

 

A tire type would be helpful...

 

15" Fuzion HR-1's on original alloy wheels, w/ less than 3000 miles of wear.

Stock I30 setup except for Y-pipe & K&N drop in.

2.29