What can I do to get a better launch?

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Old Apr 5, 2021 | 06:21 AM
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What can I do to get a better launch?

No track racing, just stop light stuff. When I get on it my (new) tires break loose and spin causing me a "drag" race loss or two Posi, 3.42, stroker. Thanks!!
Old Apr 5, 2021 | 07:13 AM
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DOT legal race tires.
Old Apr 5, 2021 | 07:44 AM
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Brand suggestion? Same size as I currently have in my BFG? What makes it a race tire? just tread? why does less tread give better traction? Thanks!
Old Apr 5, 2021 | 08:12 AM
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M/T ET street tires or Hoosier Quick Time tires in the size you want. They are not good tires in any rain or wet pavement. They will make the car hook. They are basically street legal slicks of sort.
Old Apr 5, 2021 | 08:25 AM
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Add these:
https://www.jegs.com/i/Lakewood/620/...BILE&model=442
Old Apr 5, 2021 | 08:39 AM
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The no hop bars aren't really great on the street. If suspension is decently setup no hop bars are not needed. My 66 Street/Drag car will destroy a regular 275/60-15 street tire. Hooks really hard on MT Street SS radials. They work ok at track but not as good as my race slicks.
Old Apr 5, 2021 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by 66SportCoupe
The no hop bars aren't really great on the street. If suspension is decently setup no hop bars are not needed. My 66 Street/Drag car will destroy a regular 275/60-15 street tire. Hooks really hard on MT Street SS radials. They work ok at track but not as good as my race slicks.
I have upgraded suspension all around, BMR with poly bushings etc. I read the MT do ok in all weather, agree? I don't really drive i the rain at all but if ......
Old Apr 5, 2021 | 09:16 AM
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The no hop bars aren't really great on the street. If suspension is decently setup no hop bars are not needed. My 66 Street/Drag car will destroy a regular 275/60-15 street tire. Hooks really hard on MT Street SS radials. They work ok at track but not as good as my race slicks.
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Set up your rear properly and you don't need anything else.
I run the 325 M/T ET Street R...and they will bite on any decent surface.
-peter
Old Apr 5, 2021 | 09:18 AM
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Will changing to a race tire affect the longevity of the drive train?
Old Apr 5, 2021 | 09:30 AM
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Will changing to a race tire affect the longevity of the drive train?
Traction = more stress on powertrain and suspension.
Old Apr 5, 2021 | 09:48 AM
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Will changing to a race tire affect the longevity of the drive train?
Could be harder on parts if it hooks hard
Old Apr 5, 2021 | 09:58 AM
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Just posted this to No hop bars how ever it is good info here also
Old Apr 5, 2021 | 12:56 PM
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why does less tread give better traction? Thanks!
It's a different rubber compound, so it grips dry pavement a lot better. The drawback is they likely won't last anywhere near the mileage of a regular street tire.
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