How big is a 275 Drag Radial?
The 275/60R15 Mickey Thompson ET Street Radial Pro has a diameter of 28.2″, a width of 11.4″, mounts on a 15″ rim and has 737 revolutions per mile. It weighs 32 lbs and should be used on a rim width of 7.5-9.5″.
What does X275 mean?
X275 is a heads-up class designed for small tire, single power adder small block and big block engine combinations to compete on the eighth mile.
What’s better slicks or drag radials?
Radial vs Bias Ply A true slick is usually bias ply and it cords form as x pattern all the way around the tire. A radial’s cords go directly from one side of the bead to the other. As far as drag racing goes, the radial will help keep you more stable while a slick will allow you to launch much harder.
What size tire is X275?
Specifically it is for cars running a 275/60 sized tire in a new class that has become increasingly popular in many parts of the country. 275 is a 1/8th mile heads up class run on a . 400 pro tree with a pro ladder. X275 is a qualified quick 8 field with courtesy staging and autostart in effect.
What is LDR race?
An eighth-mile, heads-up category running on a . 400 Pro Tree with a Pro ladder, Limited Drag Radial is a single power adder class and began its inaugural season in 2016. LDR door cars must retain their original appearances, profiles, and dimensions.
Are radials faster?
Radials have less rolling resistance, allowing them to be quicker and faster relative to the ET Drag.
What is the current X275 record?
Veteran small-tire racer Manny Buginga twice reset the X275 national record at Lights Out 11. Buginga recorded a pair of 4.22’s on his way to a runner-up finish.
How wide is a 305 Drag Radial?
The 305/35R19 Nitto NT05R Drag Radial has a diameter of 27.44″, a width of 12.32″, mounts on a 19″ rim and has 757 revolutions per mile. It weighs 31.5 lbs, has a max load of 1477 lbs, a maximum air pressure of 44 psi, a tread depth of 6.3/32″ and should be used on a rim width of 10-12″.
What is the 275 drag radial series?
What is the 275 Drag Radial Series? What is the 275 series? Specifically it is for cars running a 275/60 sized tire in a new class that has become increasingly popular in many parts of the country. 275 is a 1/8th mile heads up class run on a .400 pro tree with a pro ladder.
Are 275 radials worth the cost?
With the Outlaw Radial classes becoming more expensive and faster, racers are choosing the 275 class as a cheaper alternative. Not that any class racing is cheap! The 275 racers are pushing the envelope with these little radials.
What are the general class rules for the 275 Drag Race?
General Class Rules – 275 Drag Radial – 1/8th Mile Racing, 8 car qualified field 1. .400 Pro Tree heads up racing. 2. Engine and Weights: N/A small block 2600lbs N/A big blocks 2800lbs Small block nitrous (500ci max max 2 systems) 3000lbs, Add 100lbs for sheetmetal intake and add 100lbs for Dual carbs/throttle…
What kind of cars are in the NASCAR 275 series?
The 275 is class that is making big waves right now and the cars running are becoming more and more competitive with the creative combos thought up by the racers. At each race you’ll see Fords, Dodges, and Chevy’s all in the low 5 second range in the 1/8 th mile.