Ruby just received her new racing tires from the TireRack. They are 18x9.5 Kazera KZ-A, Black, fitted with BFG 275/35R18 Drag Radials.
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I have not had a set of racing tires since 1970 when I had a set of Goodyear Bluestreaks on my '69 Road Runner. Any advice on how to break in these things, how much air to run and how to launch with them would be appreciated. Thanks

The Boss Hog

 

Wow, those look awesome!!! Thanks for the post.

Mike

 

Well you are going to need to heat them up a bit I would start out running somewhere around 20-25 psi at the track and then adjusting accordingly.

 

Awesome. So when is the big day Ruby puts them on and lights them down the track?

 

Nice wheels!



Are you really going to go to the strip with these or will these become your "summer tires?"

 

those are sweet

 

Very nice wheels but where the pic of them on the car? Would love to see it.

 

I would actually run them at the track 12-15psi and see how it feels. I run my ET streets at 12psi with no problem.

 

wow i LOVE those. nice.

 

Those look real nice! Now you definitely need to post a picture of them on the car...

 

I like them alot. Did you get a set of 4 and just get narrower ones in the front becuase those are amazing.

 

Tom-

VERY COOL!!

 

Thanks for the replies guys I only got two for right now but I plan on getting matching ones to run on the street when I can afford it. When I do, it will be 18x8.5 with 255/45Z18 BFG KDW's on the front and 18x9.5 with 285/40Z18's in the rear.

I hope to get to the drag strip tomorrow. If I do, I will start out at 22 psi and go down 2 psi at a time until I either 1.) stop improving or 2.) break something Either case, I'll let you know what happens.

The Boss Hog

 

Those are some big ole fat donuts for sure. Ok where did you get um and the $$$
How are you going to drive them in the rain down there in FL? You will be spinnin all over the place. Do not know correct air pressure but do know if its too low you will spin the wheels inside the tires. Been there Done that !
I like everyone else are waiting to see them on the pony. Did you put them all around or just the rear? ROLL ON

 

OK, just to clear up any misconception, these will be used only at the drag strip. No street use other than the few miles to and from Moroso. Besides, they are way to short and look kind of funny....

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But the small diameter will help the gear ratio at the strip.
I got them from the TireRack.com and the pair cost $860 mounted, balanced, lugs, and shipping.

The Boss Hog . . . . . . . . Rolling on

 

Tires look good but seem to have little sidewall. Most of the racing tires I have owned had alot of sidewall. Maybe drag Radial tires don't need much? Good luck at the track. Put a little heat in them.

 

OK, just to clear up any misconception, these will be used only at the drag strip. No street use other than the few miles to and from Moroso. Besides, they are way to short and look kind of funny....

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But the small diameter will help the gear ratio at the strip.
I got them from the TireRack.com and the pair cost $860 mounted, balanced, lugs, and shipping.

The Boss Hog . . . . . . . . Rolling on
[/b][/quote]OH my goodness that is a hit for sure. I am going over to tire rack and look around. Those tires sure do look short on the car. have you changed to the 4:10 or are you still stock?
I see you are Rolling On

 

Hope it's not crowded tomorrow and you get some good runs in! Those tires/wheels should do the trick.