Four4two

I have to replace my M/T Bias ply ET drag slicks, however the size I want is on backorder with no firm restock date. I can get the Radial ET drag slicks now. I've been reading the Radials can be faster but are harder to hook and may require dialing in suspension to get them to work as desired. My 442 is all stock suspension and not adjustable. While I had no problem using bias ply slicks, should I expect to have trouble hooking up if I switched to Radials?
Thanks.

Rallye469

That really depends on 2 things.
-power level
-wheel size

without those two things there’s no way to tell.
If you were on the ragged edge of losing traction with slicks then radials may not work without ANY adjustments.

fleming442

I've heard that slicks are more forgiving, and if you break/spin a radial, you're not getting it back.

Nittos suck; don't do those.

matt69olds

I ran Hoosier 28x12.5 Quick Time Pros for years. The last set of shoes I bought for the car are 295/65 Et Streets. I have to say I’m impressed. They flat out work, and if you have to drive on the street with them they are much better. They fo like more air than the Hoosiers did, if I remember correctly I ran 19 psi.

The best 60ft with the Hoosiers was a 1.56,the ET Streets was a little better at 1.54. Better 60ft, better ride, and no sway on the big end is a win win in my opinion.

VORTECPRO

This is exactly what you want, as long as it will fit, and you will run quicker and faster with this tire.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/H...xoC7XEQAvD_BwE

VORTECPRO

You don't run radials on a stick car.

fleming442

I do to drive to the track.

Duh

Bias do recover easier, yes. Radials can be quicker and faster. Depending on the car they can both be equally consistent. Depending on the car, HP and transmission radials can be harder to set up. If you car is currently dead hooking they will most likely work without issues.

​​​​​​As for using radials with a munal transmission it's not a problem with the right clutch and suspension. It's not recommended with most manuals due to the fact that if you need wheel speed you will blow the tire off or if it does dead hook the shock to the drive line is more violent.

Four4two

Thanks everyone for the input.