Mickey Thompson Street Radial II

[sailsmen]

Just ordered Mickey T. ET Street Radial II in 305/45R18 to be put on widened OEM Wheels.

Has anyone run them, what 60' and what psi?

[DOOM]

How much???

[Sully008]

Just ordered Mickey T. ET Street Radial II in 305/45R18 to be put on widened OEM Wheels.

Has anyone run them, what 60' and what psi?

I'm running them. Here are results from my last outing at the track:

Gimli Dragway, elevation 712ft. (from dragtimes.com)

All runs:
Launch from 2000rpm, MT ET Streets @ 23psi, 1/4 tank of 94 octane gas.

Run 1
Reaction: .5089
60ft.: 2.0832 (Wheelslip, not enough burnout)
330ft.: 5.4689
594ft.: 7.7341
1/8 et.: 8.2459
1/8 mph.: 87.91
1000ft.: 10.6692
1/4 et.: 12.7099
1/4 mph.: 110.89


Run 2
Reaction: .6421
60ft.: 1.7448
330ft.: 5.0789
594ft.: 7.3397
1/8 et.: 7.8510
1/8 mph.: 88.00
1000ft.: 10.2810
1/4 et.: 12.3347
1/4 mph.: 110.07

Run 3
Reaction: .7099
60ft.: 1.7481
330ft.: 5.1251
594ft.: 7.4150
1/8 et.: 7.9310
1/8 mph.: 87.21
1000ft.: 10.3842
1/4 et.: 12.4611
1/4 mph.: 108.70

Run 4
Reaction: .6719
60ft.: 1.7801
330ft.: 5.2010
594ft.: 7.5129
1/8 et.: 8.0330
1/8 mph.: 86.50
1000ft.: 10.5051
1/4 et.: 12.5960
1/4 mph.: 108.18

Times:19:34/19:44/19:57/20:12 Temp:45º Hum.:42% DewPt.(ºF):24º Wind:WnW 16mph Pres.(in.):29.98

Run 5
Reaction: .7280
60ft.: 1.7609
330ft.: 5.1201
594ft.: 7.3979
1/8 et.: 7.9130
1/8 mph.: 87.36
1000ft.: 10.3578
1/4 et.: 12.4240
1/4 mph.: 109.42

Run 6
Reaction: .7281
60ft.: 1.7838
330ft.: 5.1810
594ft.: 7.4799
1/8 et.: 7.9958
1/8 mph.: 87.21
1000ft.: 10.4520
1/4 et.: 12.5331
1/4 mph.: 108.59

Run 7
Reaction: .6620
60ft.: 1.7781
330ft.: 5.1930
594ft.: 7.5080
1/8 et.: 8.0300
1/8 mph.: 86.19
1000ft.: 10.5098
1/4 et.: 12.6108
1/4 mph.: 107.71

Times:21:21/21:49/22:11 Temp:44º Hum.:47% DewPt.(ºF):25º Wind:W16mph Pres.(in.):30.00

Vids can be found here:

http://s125.photobucket.com/albums/p...r/Sept17_2010/ (http://s125.photobucket.com/albums/p59/Sully008/Marauder/Sept17_2010/)

[Zack]

23psi in a drag radial and 1/4 tank of gas are both FAILURES when racing a Marauder.

Not trying to sound like a complete ass but this is common knowledge.

[Sully008]

Don't care if you sound like an ass or not. I went with what was recommended and done by others (I have done alot of searches here and on MCM.com). If you have a better suggestion on tire prep/launch techniques, I'm all ears. Mid/low 12s are my personal bests to date, so if I can improve, all the better.


23psi in a drag radial and 1/4 tank of gas are both FAILURES when racing a Marauder.

Not trying to sound like a complete ass but this is common knowledge.

[Cheeseheadbob]

I was running these tires when I ran the 11.78 @ 117.5. My 60' time was 1.712 and I was running 17-18 psi. The car tracked like it was on rails and the launch was neck-snapping. Also, it was 41 F that day! You will not be disappointed.
Just ordered Mickey T. ET Street Radial II in 305/45R18 to be put on widened OEM Wheels.

Has anyone run them, what 60' and what psi?

[Marauderman]

Just ordered Mickey T. ET Street Radial II in 305/45R18 to be put on widened OEM Wheels.

Has anyone run them, what 60' and what psi?

I'm interested too what you do in the 1320....cause when my current ones
(Nittos) need replacement I was thinking do the same.....

especially with what he Cheesheadbob (below ) says--- WOW!

"I was running these tires when I ran the 11.78 @ 117.5. My 60' time was 1.712 and I was running 17-18 psi. The car tracked like it was on rails and the launch was neck-snapping. You will not be disappointed."


....and you can PM me their $$$$.

[John Nero]

i have used the tires - they lasted me 2 days of racing and i am getting another set soon - the last time i looked at price 285.00 each

[justbob]

I have those in 265/40/18 and LOVE them. I pull consistant 1.75 60' and have run anywhere from 18-28 PSI and let me tell you, 18 was SCARY when I let off at the end!

[FormulaMarauder]

I have the ET Street Mickey Thompsons, and I've gotten my best launch and times with 15-16psi. 23? Jesus Christ. Dont be afraid to hit that purge valve. As far as gas goes, I run about an 1/8th of 100 octane.

[Marauderman]

i have used the tires - they lasted me 2 days of racing and i am getting another set soon - the last time i looked at price 285.00 each

Holy Jeepers!!!!!!! 2 days!!!!!! That needs an explanation --please...


I have those in 265/40/18 and LOVE them. I pull consistant 1.75 60' and have run anywhere from 18-28 PSI and let me tell you, 18 was SCARY when I let off at the end!

Dang!! I ran mine (Nittos ) at 15 due to no air after I go it to the track and it was one of my best runs --this was awhile back-- interesting --from your info^^^ I don't think I would want to do that with those tires you have...

Just tells ya you have to test you and the car with any NEW anything!!

[LANDY]

As far as gas goes, I run about an 1/8th of 100 octane.
i wouldnt run less than a 1/4 tank at wot, reason is the fuel pump can suck air then your engine could go boom.

[John Nero]

[QUOTE=Marauderman;962174]Holy Jeepers!!!!!!! 2 days!!!!!! That needs an explanation --please...

the tires still have life in them - hard burn outs to get them sticky - i push alot of hp & tq and nothing like a fresh set

[FormulaMarauder]

i wouldnt run less than a 1/4 tank at wot, reason is the fuel pump can suck air then your engine could go boom.
Ooopsy. I meant 3/8th. Right over a 1/4, right under a 1/2.