-18" Hoosier Drag Radial

[Wings65288]

Looking for a new street tire for the 18x11's. Right now I'm on a Mickey Thompson ET Street S/S 305/35R18 and they don't hook at all in 2nd and barely in 3rd and really haven't since day 1.

I've upped my power level since last season and my new power level is roughly 140 / 10.2-10.4 (with Mickey Thompsom 15" slicks which are amazing, 1.4-1.5 60's).

Anyway I'm looking at something like these.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hoo-17342dr2

Anyone tried these?

 

[Wings65288]

Here's what I'm currently on. They're about $100 more per tire and more grooves for rain. The car never sees rain. I think for $260 I'm going to give these a shot. They Hoosiers ARE about a half inch shorter in height (3.75" compared to the 4.25" Mickey Thompson's).

 

[SSSSSSSSSSSSVT]

Have you tried the Street Radial R’s? I am running the 18 305/45. No numbers yet as the track is closed but the compound is nice and soft. Much softer than the NT05Rs I was ruining before.

 

[Wings65288]

I was looking at those too, they're $100 more and they're also a VERY tall tire (about 5.5"). Do you have any pics of them on your car? Most importantly how do they hook for you on the street?

 

[SSSSSSSSSSSSVT]

Seem decent on the street. Have not really tested them yet but compound is ultra soft compared to MT S/S

 

[Wings65288]

Looks awesome and so does the ride.

 

[GNBRETT]

in my experience the Hoosier was a little stickier but the MT lasted longer.

 

[Wings65288]

in my experience the Hoosier was a little stickier but the MT lasted longer.

I did notice these badboys, wider than what I currently have AND look like they're designed to hook better.

 

[GNBRETT]

Yea those will definitely hook better. My consensus is they ALL DR's suck in the rain so might as well get one as close to a slick as possible.

I did notice these badboys, wider than what I currently have AND look like they're designed to hook better.
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[oldstv]

The 555r works pretty good in the rain. Before I knew to be cautious with them I rode over a hundred miles on the interstate in the rain.

 

[CustomX]

I run those Hoosiers but in a 315/35R17. They hook great, have been 1.51 to the 60ft

 

[CustomX]

Yea those will definitely hook better. My consensus is they ALL DR's suck in the rain so might as well get one as close to a slick as possible.

Those Hoosier DR2's may as well be a bias ply IMO.

 

[Wings65288]

Wow NICE shot. Look at that wrinkle lol. Thanks for the feedback, i think may try those.

 

[CustomX]

Wow NICE shot. Look at that wrinkle lol. Thanks for the feedback, i think may try those.

Thanks! That's why I said they may as well be a bias ply lol! I like them, they work great on the street too.