Best tyre widths and type for 1/4 mile

[Jon Ox]

Hi.

I was wondering what width/ profile tyres and type would be best for drag racing.

I have a 2005 Ba sedan on 19"x10"s running 500rwkw

[camo86T]

If you could get a 32"x14" MT drag slick under your BA's arse you'd be laughing...  

 

But MT ET street radials are what seem to be the go for these cars, don't waste your time looking for something to put on your 19's.

 

As it turns out I noticed a guy on Ford Forums has a set in 275/40/17 on a pair of BA 17's that have done 6 passes for $500

Pretty good buy imho

 

Link below

https://fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?p=5917207

 

sh*t I am helpful eh

[arronm]

Just get some of these

 

[camo86T]

^^plenty of traction for 540hp

[bossmang]

17inch xr rim

 

275/40/R17 et street radial does the job.

[turbotrana]

Micky Thomson ET street radial drag tyre comes in 305/35/19 and also of late I see 285/35/19.   It will depend on your offset whether you will be able to fit either.

 

I am in the process of working out what offset rims to get to fit the 305/35/19 under the rear of a lowered FG sedan . From my calculations if I modify the trailing arm and use a 57mm offset / 19 x 10 rims I should be able have a low car without rubbing.  In any case its a few mm either side of 57mm offset.

[camo86T]

You didn't read my post did u freaky

[bossmang]

yer I did, I was just confirming the combo to go for. 

[camo86T]

[bossmang]