Is ET Street SS bias ply?
The ET Street had been the staple of street/strip car guys since 1996 when M/T introduced the M5 compound bias-ply tire for DOT drag-racing classes. The tire used ET Drag construction technology, had a DOT stamp on the sidewall, and tread for the street.
Are ET Street Radial Pro street legal?
The ET Street Radial Pro tires are designed for tires in the class of P275/60R15 or P315/60R15 D.O.T. While the ET Street Pro is a drag radial, it is not DOT legal, meaning it is not intended for street use.
How long do ET Street Radials last?
This is true for all types of tires from all-terrain tires to street drag radials. Owners of drag racing cars estimate that they get anywhere from 15,000-30,000 miles on their street drag radials.
Is the ET Street R radial tire?
A street tire that can be driven on the track, the ET Street S/S from Mickey Thompson is a high performance street to strip tire with radial construction, R2 compound and more; 15- to 20-inch fitments.
Are Hoosier dr2 street legal?
The Hoosier DOT Drag Radials are not intended for street use or for use on public roads.
Will slicks hook on the street?
Slicks Problems: Slicks can’t be used on the street in most places. On high horsepower applications, slicks can go into violent tire shake. Slicks are looked down on by some who run radials(not me). If they break loose, the car usually slides around.
Do you balance drag slicks?
Should my Mickey Thompson slicks be balanced? Yes. We suggest static or Bubble balancing. Dynamic or Spin balancing, a bias ply slick will work best only if the slick does not deform.
What tires are best for street racing?
The 10 Best Street Tires for Drag Racing Available in 2021
- Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R. Best Extreme-Performance Tires for Drag Racing.
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3.
- Toyo Proxes R1-R.
- Falken Azenis RT615K+
- BFGoodrich g-Force Rival S 1.5.
- Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R.
- Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R.
- Hoosier D.O.T.
Is Hoosier DR2 bias ply?
The Hoosier DR2 radial has less rolling resistance than a standard bias ply tire, but offers performance that is quite similar. These tires are ideal for competition class races that require street legal or d.o.t. rated tires. The DR2 come in a variety of popular sizes including 15”, 16”, and 17” diameters.
Are slicks good on the street?
There is a reason why they are not street legal, they really are not safe for street use, as in if you hit water, you’re sliding, and they have a soft compound so they will wear out faster. Rocks, potholes, glass and other stuff that wont puncture a radial tire will have a better chance geting through a slick.