Looking for any recommendations for my drag tire setup. Key note is this is meant to be a budget poor man's drag setup, not a $1000 Weld wheel setup.
I currently have a pair of FD rims (16x8) that I got for cheap that I'd like to use in the back. Considering the rim is only 8" wide, I was thinking I ought to keep the tire width no wider than say 11" (275). I want this to fit in my wheel well as is also.
So now considering I know just about nothing about slicks, here's some thoughts I had.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Mickey-Thompso...rentProductId=
http://www.jegs.com/i/Mickey-Thompso...rentProductId=
http://www.jegs.com/i/Hoosier/522/17...rentProductId=
My inspiration on this wheel setup was Reid's budget drag wheel setup. Keep in mind this is a Supra so I believe his rear wheel wells are probably a little wider. He also ran 295 tires (11.5") which to me seems a bit wide for an 8" wide rim. He's also around 1000hp I believe where I'll be closer to the 600-700 range.
http://www.spracingforum.com/forums/...a-in-Drag-Mode
Thoughts? I'd like to stick with one of the DOT tires vs. a full on slick, but again willing to hear what anyone has to offer because I'm a drag slick newb.