Re: Carlsbad Report-Slicks

From: Bob Tom (tigers@bserv.com)
Date: Wed Nov 22 2000 - 09:33:46 EST


At 07:05 PM 11/21/00 -0800, you wrote:
> <snip>
>I'm wondering if you might get more wear out some DOT race tires like the
>Drag Radials or the M/T ET Streets. I've never used DOT slicks.
> <snip> -Steve Ekstrand

I had the 28" BFG drag radials last year and did over 100 runs with them.
Tread was still good (1/2 wear if that). Switched to the 26" BFG drag
radials (which have less 'tread' depth than the 28" when new) and same
result. I've noticed no loss in traction on the launch as well.

Bob. Burlington, Ont., Canada.
'97 Dakota CC, 5.2L, 4x2, 3.92 SG, auto., 4265 lb.
Dyno: 231.2 rwhp 340.0 lb-ft rw torque
PB: 14.737 @ 91.75 9.364 @ 72.95



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