Which Tires for Roll Racing

The_Don_ZL1 · 06-05-2019, 10:30 AM

Hey Guys,
Currently have stock 20” wheels wrapped in fresh Toyo R888r all around (work great, but still spin on most second gear rolls). Also just purchased MT ET Street Rs as well for my 17” drag setup. Going to be hitting Mexico soon along with some 1/2 mile racing, curious to know if the Mickey Thompsons would be stable at higher speeds (160 ish for a short duration.) Thanks!

kropscamaro16 · 06-05-2019, 11:36 AM

r888r is what most of the shift sector guys run even my buddy wes with his 700hp gt350r is running those and hes a hardcore michelin guy

BAD MOOOFOOO · 06-05-2019, 03:07 PM

Hot MT's are great for launching, one of the best, but they can feel a little 'floaty' at high speeds, which can be a little unnerving.

Exorcised · 06-05-2019, 07:33 PM

Interesting never had a problem holding second gear with r888r with similar power levels to your car. You have psi set correctly at 28-29 cold in the rear? Only time I spin is below 50 degree weather and that was more of a quick spin then grip. MT’s will hold the power well, but need some heat and you will lose all handling you are used to. Car will become one dimensional. Above 80mph will feel completely different. Very loose, like driving a 1978 Cadillac.

The_Don_ZL1 · 06-07-2019, 04:06 PM

Thanks for the info!

Scottyz · 06-07-2019, 04:10 PM

Any pics of the 17” drag setup?
Report back with how the car feels after you have tried it with the Mickey Ts.

TheRedhead · 06-30-2019, 08:45 PM

He said "Roll Racing"...

SgtRick · 02-12-2020, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Don_ZL1

Hey Guys,
Currently have stock 20” wheels wrapped in fresh Toyo R888r all around (work great, but still spin on most second gear rolls). Also just purchased MT ET Street Rs as well for my 17” drag setup. Going to be hitting Mexico soon along with some 1/2 mile racing, curious to know if the Mickey Thompsons would be stable at higher speeds (160 ish for a short duration.) Thanks!

What size R888R are you running. Will the 305/35RZ/20 fit ok without moving the wire harness, etc.?

SFV1LE · 02-12-2020, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

r888r is what most of the shift sector guys run even my buddy wes with his 700hp gt350r is running those and hes a hardcore michelin guy

How do you make a 700 HP (WHP?) 350R? I assume with a blower or turbo(s), but that seems like a very bad idea on a high strung, high RPM motor like that.

laynlo15 · 02-12-2020, 05:56 PM

I've run a drag radial and a slick roll racing at Street Car Take over. I roll off in first and then shift to second and then nail it at the tree and flip it over to auto shift. Works perfect ever time. Last time I ran was last year and made it to the finals and the car started spinning the DR's pretty hard on the last pass in the finals as the track got hotter in the later rounds. So you can run either in my opinion but if your running a stock front tire you don't want to run a bias ply slick on the rear. Not good.

kropscamaro16 · 02-12-2020, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SFV1LE

How do you make a 700 HP (WHP?) 350R? I assume with a blower or turbo(s), but that seems like a very bad idea on a high strung, high RPM motor like that.

yea its got a a blower on it and full bolt ons and e85

EDFHOBBIES · 02-13-2020, 08:42 AM

Roll racing on a public road I think you need the toyo's r888r if a problem arises I think you will end up with better results trying to steer clear or stop in time. Or if you see a car that you wanted to run in traffic weaving to catch them is a lot easier then on a weak sidewall tire, If its a controlled environment then the Mickeys.

06-05-2019, 10:30 AM	#1
The_Don_ZL1 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Orange County Posts: 11	Which Tires for Roll Racing Hey Guys, Currently have stock 20” wheels wrapped in fresh Toyo R888r all around (work great, but still spin on most second gear rolls). Also just purchased MT ET Street Rs as well for my 17” drag setup. Going to be hitting Mexico soon along with some 1/2 mile racing, curious to know if the Mickey Thompsons would be stable at higher speeds (160 ish for a short duration.) Thanks!

06-05-2019, 11:36 AM	#2
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,817	r888r is what most of the shift sector guys run even my buddy wes with his 700hp gt350r is running those and hes a hardcore michelin guy __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

06-30-2019, 08:45 PM	#7
TheRedhead Drives: 2018 Red Hot ZL1 1LE Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 562	He said "Roll Racing"... __________________ 2018 RED HOT ZL1-1LE: Nav,PDR,Floor Mats Built!

02-12-2020, 05:56 PM	#10
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	I've run a drag radial and a slick roll racing at Street Car Take over. I roll off in first and then shift to second and then nail it at the tree and flip it over to auto shift. Works perfect ever time. Last time I ran was last year and made it to the finals and the car started spinning the DR's pretty hard on the last pass in the finals as the track got hotter in the later rounds. So you can run either in my opinion but if your running a stock front tire you don't want to run a bias ply slick on the rear. Not good. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

02-13-2020, 08:42 AM	#12
EDFHOBBIES Dyno Show Queen LOL Drives: 16 SS & 17 ZL1 Both Yellow Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 4,345 View My Garage	Roll racing on a public road I think you need the toyo's r888r if a problem arises I think you will end up with better results trying to steer clear or stop in time. Or if you see a car that you wanted to run in traffic weaving to catch them is a lot easier then on a weak sidewall tire, If its a controlled environment then the Mickeys. __________________ Kong Ported 2650, Crawford Racing Port Injection, Weapon X 112mm Adapter, NW112mm TB, Livernois Ported LT4 Heads, Lingenfelter GT32 stealth cam, Haltech Elite, and Carbon by Trufiber

06-05-2019, 03:07 PM	#3
BAD MOOOFOOO Drives: between cars Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: KC Posts: 52	Hot MT's are great for launching, one of the best, but they can feel a little 'floaty' at high speeds, which can be a little unnerving.

06-05-2019, 07:33 PM	#4
Exorcised Drives: 2019 black ZL1 1LE Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 20	Interesting never had a problem holding second gear with r888r with similar power levels to your car. You have psi set correctly at 28-29 cold in the rear? Only time I spin is below 50 degree weather and that was more of a quick spin then grip. MT’s will hold the power well, but need some heat and you will lose all handling you are used to. Car will become one dimensional. Above 80mph will feel completely different. Very loose, like driving a 1978 Cadillac.

06-07-2019, 04:06 PM	#5
The_Don_ZL1 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Orange County Posts: 11	Thanks for the info!

06-07-2019, 04:10 PM	#6
Scottyz 2019 ZL1 1LE MY GOON Drives: 1980 Z28 Big Red. Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Stoney Creek Posts: 2,061	Any pics of the 17” drag setup? Report back with how the car feels after you have tried it with the Mickey Ts.

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