Bracket Talk
Dead Hoosier stiff wall slick?

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June 07, 2026, 03:05 PM
CSRacing
Dead Hoosier stiff wall slick?
3300# back half door car. 4-link. 950hp BBC. Powerglide leaving on a trans brake at 3400rpm. Running the 32x13.5W stiff wall Hoosier tires in 14” wheels at 10-10.5psi I don’t do a terribly aggressive burnout.

When the car was working was 1.19-1.20 60’ and ran high 5.50s low 5.60s. The car stopped working consistently after 10-15 runs and has become pretty much worthless as of 25-30 runs. I’ve been all over the place with the 4-link and shocks and as of this past weekend, I cannot get the car to go down the track. Spins at the hit.

I ran stiff wall MTs last year and got over 100 laps on them. Switched because I was tired of the tires going flat in the trailer or in the shop. Soaped the tires etc.

Anyway, wondering if anyone with a similar ET car at a similar weight is experiencing similar performance out of the tire?

Thinking about either going back to the 3074s tire or maybe trying one of the big pro bracket radials at this point.
June 07, 2026, 03:27 PM
RPROGAS
I've had great results with the MT 3074S, they hook well and they last. I also don't smoke the place up with burn outs, just clean them off and put a little heat in them. Leave at 4600 and enjoy the ride.

Bob
June 07, 2026, 09:16 PM
markemark
Maybe consider going slightly larger with the Hoosier 32.0/14.5-15 W. Fits a 14” rim. My experience with the 18245 / 18235, when you see smoke in the box it’s past time to go.