Ultimate Rim/Tire Combo for 1/4 Racing?

[Turboniam]

What is the Ultimate Rim/Tire Combo for 1/4 Racing??

 

[spoolints04]

Well,, we know Nitto drag radials all the way around don't work to well.

I've been thinking about M&H Racemasters 8.5/24.5-15 on some lite 15" wheels. I bet I could get low 1.5X's 60 footers then. But on the other hand, these are $165 each.

 

[Turboniam]

Originally posted by spoolints04
Well,, we know Nitto drag radials all the way around don't work to well.

Everytime I think about Nitto drag radials on a DSM, I still picture you lighting up all 4 tires out of the hole!!!

I've been thinking about M&H Racemasters 8.5/24.5-15 on some lite 15" wheels. I bet I could get low 1.5X's 60 footers then. But on the other hand, these are $165 each.

What about the rims. What size would you go with? 15X8 or 15X9?

Would the M&H add gear over the stock set up??? (not sure how to do the math on the 8.5/24.5-15?)

 

[spoolints04]

I think the M&H 8.5/24.5-15 would be about the same as a 225/50/16. The 225/50/16 are about 24.5 in diameter. I'd prolly go with a 15X8 rim.

"Evil Eagle" has some for sale in the classifieds, That is were I got the idea. He has a pic posted, Check it out Chief.

 

[Turboniam]

I'll check his ad out!

Another question regarding this subject would have to do with "breaking stuff!"

What would be the Ultimate 1/4 rim/tire combo and would that break driveline parts really easily???

If so, what would be a step down that doesn't require new driveline parts too often?

 

[1QUICK4]

I run M&H RaceMaster's on my FWD and love them. (24x9.2x15)
Took my 60ft from a 2.3 to a 1.9

 

[spoolints04]

The only driveline parts I'm having problems with, is the front driveshaft yolk. The one that goes in the back of the transfer case. I keep twisting these (3) up.

Also,
The M&H are about 165 each and are track only.

The Toyo RA1's are about 165 each, but there a competition "street tire". These are the tires I'm going with. They also come in normal sizes with means I won't have to buy new rims.

 

[Turboniam]

Is the tread wear similar to Nittos or BFGs??