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SELECTING DRAG
RACING TIRES
Step 1
Decide whether or not you want to purchase racing slicks
for your car in order to compete in drag races. Racing
slicks are thick, tread-less tires that are softer and
grip the track better than treaded street tires,
resulting in much quicker race times. If you plan on
racing at a track, as opposed to on the street, you will
need to consider racing slicks in order to be taken
seriously as a drag racer.
Step 2
Select the right size of tire or racing slick for your
specific vehicle. You will need to familiarize yourself
with how tires are sized and measured, from the width of
the tread and diameter of the tire to the actual speed
rating, which will determine how fast you can drive
during a drag race.
Step 3
Budget accordingly when you purchase your tires, keeping
in mind that an average set of racing slicks will
usually last around 100 miles. While this may sound like
a very short distance in terms of normal driving,
remember that this will last you around 400 quarter mile
races, which can be a year or more to the average
drag-racing enthusiast.
Step 4
Get advice about how to select the best drag-racing
tires for your car by visiting drag-racing forums and
other types of online discussion groups. You will be
able to receive specific advice tailored to your type of
car and the type of drag-racing conditions you will be
experiencing.
Step 5
Get advice about drag-racing tires and the type of
racing slicks that will help your car to perform its
best on the track by asking drag racing experts, crew
members and race track officials about their
preferences. Drag racing enthusiasts love to discuss the
sport and are usually more than willing to offer advice
to novices.
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