What is the Tallest Drag Radial Available? - Competition Diesel.Com

imelmo · 07-28-2016, 08:45 AM

What is the tallest drag radial available for a 17" or larger wheel? So far all I can find is a 30" but I thought I heard of people running taller ones.

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dieselbeef · 07-28-2016, 09:19 AM

Be careful of too much sidewAll. I'm sure YOU know tho.

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imelmo · 07-28-2016, 08:17 PM

Proxes are about the best I can find. 295/45R20's (30.5" tall)

I sure thought I saw some 31" before but I guess not

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Breedsrt · 07-29-2016, 05:00 PM

Only thing I could find taller than 30" in an actual drag radial was the Hoosier drag radials 325/45r18 they are 30.2 and cheaper than the M&H tires. I didn't want to swap my brakes out or grind them to be able to run 16" rims.

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imelmo · 08-01-2016, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Breedsrt

Only thing I could find taller than 30" in an actual drag radial was the Hoosier drag radials 325/45r18 they are 30.2 and cheaper than the M&H tires. I didn't want to swap my brakes out or grind them to be able to run 16" rims.

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Thanks, I'll check those out.

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ehines218 · 10-23-2016, 04:01 PM

Im almost positive i found some 33x15.5r17on summit racing awhile back

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prostreeter600 · 10-23-2016, 04:16 PM

I am pretty sure the Hoosier 325/45/18 DR are as big as they get , I
I was running the Nitto NT05Rs before the Hoosiers came out . I now run the Hoosiers .

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prostreeter600 · 10-23-2016, 04:23 PM

What is wrong with too much sidewall ? We talking drag racing or road course racing . To my knowledge the more sidewall the better it's gonna wrinkle and sling shot you out of there . The shorter the sidewall the easier it is to spin out of the hole due to no deflection/wrinkle in the sidewall

crackerman · 10-23-2016, 05:09 PM

M &h had a 33/15.50-16LT... It's a slick with tread, not a drag radial though. In the street/strip section.

ehines218 · 10-23-2016, 09:10 PM

Where did you find those? I cant find anything decent for 16's from them

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97rada · 10-23-2016, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by prostreeter600

What is wrong with too much sidewall ? We talking drag racing or road course racing . To my knowledge the more sidewall the better it's gonna wrinkle and sling shot you out of there . The shorter the sidewall the easier it is to spin out of the hole due to no deflection/wrinkle in the sidewall

I would imagine they are talking about 4wd stuff not being stable on the top end

prostreeter600 · 10-23-2016, 09:42 PM

33.0/15.50-16LT. Look under Street & Strip

prostreeter600 · 10-23-2016, 09:43 PM

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prostreeter600 · 10-23-2016, 09:49 PM

As far as the stability - seems like a lot of trucks run 30" tall tires on 16" wheels . When I was at the World Nationals I believe I saw a Dodge with 15" wheels and 30" or so DRs . Might be more of an issue with slicks due to the thinner side walls .

inline6359 · 11-02-2016, 10:04 PM

A 305/45r22 nitto 420 gets you to 32.6

ehines218 · 11-03-2016, 12:29 AM

420's dont hook real well though. And you can go with a 305/50R20 and get the same height but a lighter setup ans a little more sidewall to flex if your not wanting an actual slick

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MBusse · 11-03-2016, 06:18 PM

There are quite a few guys i know cutting 1.6 60' on 420s. I haven't been able to find the 33/15.50/16 racemasters in stock anywhere

nmband13 · 11-10-2016, 04:16 PM

I've cut 1.62 - 1.66 with my 420's, don't think they will hook enough for 1.5's, maybe with a regular cab truck they might.

07-28-2016, 08:45 AM	#1
imelmo Name: imelmo Title: Go away, I'm 'batin'! Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Slidell, LA Member`s Gallery Posts: 8,878	What is the Tallest Drag Radial Available? What is the tallest drag radial available for a 17" or larger wheel? So far all I can find is a 30" but I thought I heard of people running taller ones. . __________________ ZMBYKLR, '03 Reg Cab Short Bed 4x4 Truck Source Diesel, Warren Diesel, Gardner Racing, Diesel Innovations, 1018 rear wheel llamathrust 10.38 @ 129.60mph The FORDOTA, '86 Toyota reg cab tube chassis to be powered by a 6.0 Powerstroke; finally back in progress .

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07-28-2016, 08:17 PM	#3
imelmo Name: imelmo Title: Go away, I'm 'batin'! Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Slidell, LA Member`s Gallery Posts: 8,878	Proxes are about the best I can find. 295/45R20's (30.5" tall) I sure thought I saw some 31" before but I guess not . __________________ ZMBYKLR, '03 Reg Cab Short Bed 4x4 Truck Source Diesel, Warren Diesel, Gardner Racing, Diesel Innovations, 1018 rear wheel llamathrust 10.38 @ 129.60mph The FORDOTA, '86 Toyota reg cab tube chassis to be powered by a 6.0 Powerstroke; finally back in progress .

07-29-2016, 05:00 PM	#4
Breedsrt Name: Breedsrt Title: diesel and tranny tech Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cleveland, tx Member`s Gallery Posts: 193	Only thing I could find taller than 30" in an actual drag radial was the Hoosier drag radials 325/45r18 they are 30.2 and cheaper than the M&H tires. I didn't want to swap my brakes out or grind them to be able to run 16" rims. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 12.77 at 104.65 mph 06 2500 single cab 4x4 TRADED IN smarty revo, tst, trans work, stage 1 cp3. Stock turbo and injectors fuel only 95 single cab swb dually aka MFDT

10-23-2016, 04:01 PM	#6
ehines218 Name: ehines218 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Touchet Member`s Gallery Posts: 365	Im almost positive i found some 33x15.5r17on summit racing awhile back Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk __________________ Weston 6x.013, Borg Warner S369xe, Homemade intake with AFE filter and AFE intake horn, tunnel ram, 5 in stright pipe to 6 in homemade diamond stack, built auto, Quad adrenaline 1000/4k and soon

10-23-2016, 04:16 PM	#7
prostreeter600 Name: prostreeter600 Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2015 Member`s Gallery Posts: 129	I am pretty sure the Hoosier 325/45/18 DR are as big as they get , I I was running the Nitto NT05Rs before the Hoosiers came out . I now run the Hoosiers . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 06 GMC Sierra RC SB . Full built motor, Full Billet Trans

10-23-2016, 04:23 PM	#8
prostreeter600 Name: prostreeter600 Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2015 Member`s Gallery Posts: 129	What is wrong with too much sidewall ? We talking drag racing or road course racing . To my knowledge the more sidewall the better it's gonna wrinkle and sling shot you out of there . The shorter the sidewall the easier it is to spin out of the hole due to no deflection/wrinkle in the sidewall __________________ 06 GMC Sierra RC SB . Full built motor, Full Billet Trans

10-23-2016, 05:09 PM	#9
crackerman Name: crackerman Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2010 Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,800	M &h had a 33/15.50-16LT... It's a slick with tread, not a drag radial though. In the street/strip section.

10-23-2016, 09:10 PM	#10
ehines218 Name: ehines218 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Touchet Member`s Gallery Posts: 365	Where did you find those? I cant find anything decent for 16's from them Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk __________________ Weston 6x.013, Borg Warner S369xe, Homemade intake with AFE filter and AFE intake horn, tunnel ram, 5 in stright pipe to 6 in homemade diamond stack, built auto, Quad adrenaline 1000/4k and soon

10-23-2016, 09:42 PM	#12
prostreeter600 Name: prostreeter600 Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2015 Member`s Gallery Posts: 129	33.0/15.50-16LT. Look under Street & Strip __________________ 06 GMC Sierra RC SB . Full built motor, Full Billet Trans

10-23-2016, 09:43 PM	#13
prostreeter600 Name: prostreeter600 Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2015 Member`s Gallery Posts: 129	MH Racemaster, Drag Slick, Drag Radial, Cheater Slick, DOT __________________ 06 GMC Sierra RC SB . Full built motor, Full Billet Trans

10-23-2016, 09:49 PM	#14
prostreeter600 Name: prostreeter600 Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2015 Member`s Gallery Posts: 129	As far as the stability - seems like a lot of trucks run 30" tall tires on 16" wheels . When I was at the World Nationals I believe I saw a Dodge with 15" wheels and 30" or so DRs . Might be more of an issue with slicks due to the thinner side walls . __________________ 06 GMC Sierra RC SB . Full built motor, Full Billet Trans

11-02-2016, 10:04 PM	#15
inline6359 Name: inline6359 Title: Microwaving cats since 01 Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Western PA Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,043	A 305/45r22 nitto 420 gets you to 32.6 __________________ "If at first, the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it"-Einstein

11-03-2016, 12:29 AM	#16
ehines218 Name: ehines218 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Touchet Member`s Gallery Posts: 365	420's dont hook real well though. And you can go with a 305/50R20 and get the same height but a lighter setup ans a little more sidewall to flex if your not wanting an actual slick Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk __________________ Weston 6x.013, Borg Warner S369xe, Homemade intake with AFE filter and AFE intake horn, tunnel ram, 5 in stright pipe to 6 in homemade diamond stack, built auto, Quad adrenaline 1000/4k and soon

11-03-2016, 06:18 PM	#17
MBusse Name: MBusse Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Maineville, Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 498	There are quite a few guys i know cutting 1.6 60' on 420s. I haven't been able to find the 33/15.50/16 racemasters in stock anywhere __________________ '01 12 valve wanna be race truck '06 mega cab Firepunk diesel trans 11.40@120mph

11-10-2016, 04:16 PM	#18
nmband13 Name: nmband13 Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2013 Member`s Gallery Posts: 4	I've cut 1.62 - 1.66 with my 420's, don't think they will hook enough for 1.5's, maybe with a regular cab truck they might. __________________ Fully built RCLB Duramax, pair of turbos, pair of cp3's, pair of lockers, pairs of M&H slicks, everything is better in pairs