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Drag TiresAnother high-ranking modification is a good set of sticky tires. Without traction all the horsepower in the world will be wasted in plumes of tire smoke. Thankfully, these days you can have your traction anyway you like it, such as with street slicks, drag radials, or conventional racing slicks.We've tested just about all the hot tires on the market, and we believe there is a good place for all the different types and brands. The drag radials by Nitto and BFGoodrich work well in street/strip applications, especially when an automatic transmission is used. However, stick applications tend to like a softer sidewall (and lower pressure) tire, such as the Mickey Thompson ET Street. Dedicated drag cars will most likely benefit from full racing slicks that are sized properly. Quality tires are available from Goodyear, Hoosier, Mickey Thompson, and Phoenix. Cost is generally under $250 and you can gain as much as a half of a second or more in the quarter with the right tires. View Related Article
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