Which slicks are better?

82 GT · 01-24-2005, 03:07 PM

I'm getting ready to soon order a set of new slicks. Which are better, the MT ET drag slicks or Hoosier's?
I'm going with 26x9x15 to mount on a set of 10 hole rims.
Anyone have any experience with any of these slicks?

Dark_5.0 · 01-24-2005, 03:53 PM

I have had 3 sets of Mickey Thompson ET streets 26X 10.5 X15 and now I am running 26 X 8 X 15 Hoosier slicks.

On the ET streets my car squeals out of the hole a little bit and I bark 2nd and 3rd. On the Hoosiers my car dead hooks and I dont bark the tires at all. I went from 1.70-1.75 60fts to 1.66- 1.71 60fts with the Hoosiers.

I like them both you wont go wrong either way.

andy669 · 01-25-2005, 09:22 AM

I've never tried the Hoosiers, all I have ever ran is the MT Et Drags. Everyone that I race with (that runs a slick) uses Mickey Thompson. A guy that races in my class used to run Hoosiers, but has switched to the MT's.

Andy

68Falcon · 02-02-2005, 10:23 PM

Everybody that I race with use Goodyear

82 GT · 02-02-2005, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Falcon

Everybody that I race with use Goodyear

...and they are one of the most expensive brands too

tireburner163 · 02-03-2005, 01:53 AM

I like the M/T's myself

Although I did cut a 1.74 60-foot with no other suspention or traction aids other than a set of 26x9.5x15 Hoosier DOT quick time pro's

02-03-2005, 03:30 PM

I've ran Hoosiers for years and love them. 26x8.5/15 got me down in the low 1.6s for 60ft. times.

fiveohpatrol · 02-03-2005, 05:49 PM

listen to Andy, get the MT's
I think theres something to be said for the tires if everyone in a class that is looking for every last .001sec runs the MT's

82 GT · 02-03-2005, 06:39 PM

Yeah, I think I'm going with the M/T slicks, however, it was interesting to hear that Dark_5.0 had better results with the Hoosiers.
From all the replies I've heard so far, it sounds like he got his results backwards. I don't doubt him but it was interesting.

68Falcon · 02-03-2005, 06:48 PM

My father use to run Hoosiers and 1.29 60ft, But they didn't bite on every track. So he switch to goodyear. They'll hook in my front lawn.LOL. This is his third year and still hooking. Mine are only a year old and still Hook

fiveohpatrol · 02-04-2005, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 82 GT

Yeah, I think I'm going with the M/T slicks, however, it was interesting to hear that Dark_5.0 had better results with the Hoosiers.

Well, he was comparing the Hoosier slicks to ETstreets, which have a stiffer sidewall than the ETdrags and won't hook quite as well. Don't let the "size" listing fool you either, a 10.5 ETstreet actually measures about 8.5-9"

lx mike · 02-04-2005, 09:09 PM

I've hit high 1.6 60' time with only subframe connector and not front sway bar, rest of suspension was stock on et drags.

Dark_5.0 · 02-06-2005, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 82 GT

Yeah, I think I'm going with the M/T slicks, however, it was interesting to hear that Dark_5.0 had better results with the Hoosiers.
From all the replies I've heard so far, it sounds like he got his results backwards. I don't doubt him but it was interesting.

I am comparing Hoosier "slicks" to ET streets which are close to slicks but not quite.

Like I sad either way you cant go wrong.

01-24-2005, 03:07 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Which slicks are better? I'm getting ready to soon order a set of new slicks. Which are better, the MT ET drag slicks or Hoosier's? I'm going with 26x9x15 to mount on a set of 10 hole rims. Anyone have any experience with any of these slicks? __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

01-24-2005, 03:53 PM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Re: Which slicks are better? I have had 3 sets of Mickey Thompson ET streets 26X 10.5 X15 and now I am running 26 X 8 X 15 Hoosier slicks. On the ET streets my car squeals out of the hole a little bit and I bark 2nd and 3rd. On the Hoosiers my car dead hooks and I dont bark the tires at all. I went from 1.70-1.75 60fts to 1.66- 1.71 60fts with the Hoosiers. I like them both you wont go wrong either way. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

01-25-2005, 09:22 AM	#3
andy669 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Moline Il Posts: 901	Re: Which slicks are better? I've never tried the Hoosiers, all I have ever ran is the MT Et Drags. Everyone that I race with (that runs a slick) uses Mickey Thompson. A guy that races in my class used to run Hoosiers, but has switched to the MT's. Andy __________________ 88 coupe 91 LX NMRA Pure Street 5120

02-02-2005, 10:23 PM	#4
68Falcon Bracket Racer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Loxahatchee, Florida Posts: 210	Re: Which slicks are better? Everybody that I race with use Goodyear __________________ Streetcar 90 Notch 69 351W .030 over. Untouched 69 351 heads Crane cams duration @050 216in 228ex. valve lift .484in .512ex. Untouched RPM air gap intake with Holley 750 DP. Hooker headers. C6 trans. 8.8 with 3.73, Strange 31spline alxes and spool Racecar 68 Falcon 10 point Cage and FE487ci 13.6:1 compression. .740 lift 276in 284ex duration @.050 in the Works. 428CJ heads. Port O Sonic intake with 1050 Dominator. PowerGlide trans.

02-03-2005, 01:53 AM	#6
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Re: Which slicks are better? I like the M/T's myself Although I did cut a 1.74 60-foot with no other suspention or traction aids other than a set of 26x9.5x15 Hoosier DOT quick time pro's __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

02-03-2005, 03:30 PM	#7
Simi Stang Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which slicks are better? I've ran Hoosiers for years and love them. 26x8.5/15 got me down in the low 1.6s for 60ft. times.

02-03-2005, 05:49 PM	#8
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	Re: Which slicks are better? listen to Andy, get the MT's I think theres something to be said for the tires if everyone in a class that is looking for every last .001sec runs the MT's __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

02-03-2005, 06:39 PM	#9
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Re: Which slicks are better? Yeah, I think I'm going with the M/T slicks, however, it was interesting to hear that Dark_5.0 had better results with the Hoosiers. From all the replies I've heard so far, it sounds like he got his results backwards. I don't doubt him but it was interesting. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

02-03-2005, 06:48 PM	#10
68Falcon Bracket Racer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Loxahatchee, Florida Posts: 210	Re: Which slicks are better? My father use to run Hoosiers and 1.29 60ft, But they didn't bite on every track. So he switch to goodyear. They'll hook in my front lawn.LOL. This is his third year and still hooking. Mine are only a year old and still Hook __________________ Streetcar 90 Notch 69 351W .030 over. Untouched 69 351 heads Crane cams duration @050 216in 228ex. valve lift .484in .512ex. Untouched RPM air gap intake with Holley 750 DP. Hooker headers. C6 trans. 8.8 with 3.73, Strange 31spline alxes and spool Racecar 68 Falcon 10 point Cage and FE487ci 13.6:1 compression. .740 lift 276in 284ex duration @.050 in the Works. 428CJ heads. Port O Sonic intake with 1050 Dominator. PowerGlide trans.

02-04-2005, 09:09 PM	#12
lx mike Undescribable Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Ft Myers Fla Posts: 1,539	Re: Which slicks are better? I've hit high 1.6 60' time with only subframe connector and not front sway bar, rest of suspension was stock on et drags. __________________ Rice Haters Club Member #101

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