What performance street tire do you prefer? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Old Yeller 1970 · 02-26-2009, 01:02 AM

It's about time to give Old Yeller some new rubber and my plan has been for a new set of Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's. But before I plunked down my hard earned bucks, I thought I'd get a little feed back from the performance crowd. BF Goodrich T/A's have always had a good reputation although the last time I researched tire opinions the Indy 500's seamed to be as popular if not more so.

My main concern is straight line acceleration and grip. I live in West Texas where cornering is nearly non-existent so lateral grip isn't much of a factor in my decision.

Obviously, drag radials would be the best from a performance standpoint but, based on cost and durability, that's not economically feasible.

Unless convinced otherwise, I'll be re-installing 255/70R15's. So, what are your thoughts on Indy 500's or something else?

**americanmusc1e** · 02-27-2009, 12:21 AM

this might sound stupid but i'm running maxxis mudder buckshot tires on my truck and they're stickier than you think, my 3.08 rear won't spin 'em (i know, a 3.08???) they're stickier than street tires for sure my 3.08 will spin my street tires good

they are my sleeper slicks

djracer · 02-27-2009, 11:49 AM

how tall are your mudders? I think you are not getting the power to the ground. The 3.08 and taller tire are what makes it hook. try a 4.10 or 3.73 and see how bad it spins.

Pyrotechnic · 02-27-2009, 11:58 AM

I have BFG Radial T/A's in 275/60/15 one of my friends bought some Firestone Indy 500's 275/60/15. With the trucks side by side and noticed a huge difference. The Firestones were very narrow compared to the BFG's. The treadwidth that was supposed to be there, wasn't there.

djracer · 02-27-2009, 12:09 PM

Is it you DD or just a weekend play toy? What do you do with the truck?

**americanmusc1e** · 02-27-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by djracer

how tall are your mudders? I think you are not getting the power to the ground. The 3.08 and taller tire are what makes it hook. try a 4.10 or 3.73 and see how bad it spins.

they are 31" and you are probably right, i'm going with a 3.73 as soon as i can

djracer · 02-27-2009, 03:42 PM

you will probably need a sticky tire when you get the gear.

Old Yeller 1970 · 02-27-2009, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by americanmusc1e

this might sound stupid but i'm running maxxis mudder buckshot tires on my truck and they're stickier than you think, my 3.08 rear won't spin 'em (i know, a 3.08???) they're stickier than street tires for sure my 3.08 will spin my street tires good

they are my sleeper slicks

What brand are your street tires?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyrotechnic

I have BFG Radial T/A's in 275/60/15 one of my friends bought some Firestone Indy 500's 275/60/15. With the trucks side by side and noticed a huge difference. The Firestones were very narrow compared to the BFG's. The treadwidth that was supposed to be there, wasn't there.

Did it make any difference in the trucks' traction?

Quote:

Originally Posted by djracer

Is it you DD or just a weekend play toy? What do you do with the truck?

Mine is DD.

02-26-2009, 01:02 AM	#1
Old Yeller 1970 DON'T TREAD ON ME Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crosby County, TX Posts: 989	What performance street tire do you prefer? It's about time to give Old Yeller some new rubber and my plan has been for a new set of Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's. But before I plunked down my hard earned bucks, I thought I'd get a little feed back from the performance crowd. BF Goodrich T/A's have always had a good reputation although the last time I researched tire opinions the Indy 500's seamed to be as popular if not more so. My main concern is straight line acceleration and grip. I live in West Texas where cornering is nearly non-existent so lateral grip isn't much of a factor in my decision. Obviously, drag radials would be the best from a performance standpoint but, based on cost and durability, that's not economically feasible. Unless convinced otherwise, I'll be re-installing 255/70R15's. So, what are your thoughts on Indy 500's or something else? __________________ Old Yeller

02-27-2009, 12:21 AM	#2
americanmusc1e Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,079	Re: What performance street tire do you prefer? this might sound stupid but i'm running maxxis mudder buckshot tires on my truck and they're stickier than you think, my 3.08 rear won't spin 'em (i know, a 3.08???) they're stickier than street tires for sure my 3.08 will spin my street tires good they are my sleeper slicks __________________ -- Josh Instagram: @americanmusc1e OLD SKOOL-- 1970 C10. 454/Th400/3.07 posi Build Thread FARM TRUCK----1949 Chevrolet 3800 Power Wagon Hauler Build Thread 1999 4wd OBS Tahoe - daily. DM me if you can't see photos i posted

02-27-2009, 11:49 AM	#3
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: What performance street tire do you prefer? how tall are your mudders? I think you are not getting the power to the ground. The 3.08 and taller tire are what makes it hook. try a 4.10 or 3.73 and see how bad it spins. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

02-27-2009, 11:58 AM	#4
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: What performance street tire do you prefer? I have BFG Radial T/A's in 275/60/15 one of my friends bought some Firestone Indy 500's 275/60/15. With the trucks side by side and noticed a huge difference. The Firestones were very narrow compared to the BFG's. The treadwidth that was supposed to be there, wasn't there. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

02-27-2009, 12:09 PM	#5
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: What performance street tire do you prefer? Is it you DD or just a weekend play toy? What do you do with the truck? __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

02-27-2009, 03:42 PM	#7
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: What performance street tire do you prefer? you will probably need a sticky tire when you get the gear. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!



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