What causes tire shake in drag racing?
For the uninitiated, tire shake is simply a point at which there’s not enough tire speed, nor not enough tire speed. The tires are both trying to grab the race track and attempting to spin all at once, and the result is a balled-up tired that’s out of round and typically square-off at the contact patch.
Can a drag radial be patched?
Drag radials can be repaired the same as any radial. Just be careful as you get close to the sidewall.
What is the best tire pressure for drag racing?
“With flexible sidewall drag slicks, the normal pressure range is 4-12 PSI. Check with your tire supplier and talk to some successful racers in your class to find a good starting point.” “Drag slick inflation pressure must be exactly the same in both tires on every run. Remember that all tires leak slightly.
Can you do a burnout on a patched tire?
Registered. Burn outs with a plug is not a good idea. You are rapidly heating the tire which is weakening the unrecommended plug. The rubber cement is not effective in extreme heat.
Can you plug a slick?
Both are done all the time and many racers including myself carry and have used a plug kit at the track and in the lanes. Re: Can a slick be patched or plugged? Yes it is a stick car and has bias plies on it.
How do you know if your drag radials are bad?
According to the experts, inconsistent 60-foot and 330-foot times are caused by tread wear or carcass breakdown. That’s a signal it’s time to change tires. Disappearing tread grooves are another sign it’s time to buy new rubber (various sanctioning body rules often stipulate that some tread must remain to be legal).
Why do drag cars have skinny front tires?
A decision many drag racers make is to do what is called “staggering” or running skinny tires at the front of the vehicle to reduce weight and friction while installing wider or stock tires at the back to help with grip, control, and faster acceleration.
How do you clean drag slicks?
To clean the tire, use mild soap and warm water. Be sure to rinse the tire thoroughly. Never clean the tread. The best way to clean the tread is to Rotate Your Slicks at the Track.
How many years do drag radials last?
When we asked about the life expectancy of drag radials, Robinson’s reply was, “Would that be the first or the third set?” On average, a set of drag radials with a mix of track time and highway miles is between 3,000 and 5,000 miles.
When should you replace drag radials?
Usually when the 60’s start falling off it’s time to replace the tires. This will happen between 90 and 120 runs.