26" vs 28" Front tire for the track

[Big Q]

Swapping to an auto this winter so getting ready to order some radials for my 17"x 4.5" front wheels. Will be used mainly for the track with just a little bit of street use. Is there any advantage to the 28 vs the 26 at the track in terms of weight transfer etc, I like the look of the 26 with the rake it gives the car. Ran 27" bias ply front runners before so didn't have these choices lol...

 

[Blazer707@TBR]

I've ran both and the only difference is the 26 inch fronts weigh less. I personally like the look of the 28's matched with a rear 28.

 

[Scott8583]

I like the look of the side wall of a 26" on a 17"'rim better. If your lowered and have to drive up a trailer I could see it being a pain. If it's mostly track, why not run the 27" bias ply

 

[Big Q]

Car is lowered on BMR drag springs and a trailer is in the future for the car. Think I'll go the 28" route up front and save myself any future headaches... Thanks

 

[Vert]

Are you planning on running a 26" or 28" in the rear.

 

[Big Q]

Are you planning on running a 26" or 28" in the rear.

Leaning towards a MT ET Street Pro 275/60/15 which is 28.2 according to MT's website. Hopefully that is enough tire for 700 whp track tune with a 4200 stall...

 

[ALLKHEINZ]

i run the phoenix 27" bias fronts with the 275/60 rears and its perfect imo...

 

[H-TownMachI]

I just switched from a M&H 26 to MT 28. I haven't mounted the wheels with 28 yet. My main reason for switching is more ground clearance and better night time visibility. I couldn't see shit at night with the rake of the car on 26 inch fronts without the brights on. My car hasn't been lowered.

 

[LowNSlowNeon]

26 up front 28 out back. Love the rake.

If I was lowered i would definitely do 28s.

 

[sleeper02]

26 up front 28 out back. Love the rake.

If I was lowered i would definitely do 28s.

Are those RaceStars or SVE Drags, Sick setup!

 

[LowNSlowNeon]

26" vs 28" Front tire for the track

SVEs, powdercoated satin black, thanks