Update on the M/T radial front runners. I had to return one of the tires it had a small bulge in the sidewall. The replacement is mounted & on with no issues. Hope to be testing them soon!

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No issues with the radial front runners this past weekend!

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Originally posted by markemark:
For cars launching wheels up, I think a bias tire would set down from a larger wheelie softer than a radial given the front shocks and other settings used.

While I have the car calmed down for the most part on the big wheel stands. I did run one pass in some decent air at the bracket finals. We had a high/long wheelie the car landed very nice & smooth. IMO, these tires are smoother than the bias ply front runners.

The time slip is what went with the run, just because people like time slips.

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TTT, these tires are still sweet! The wear on them is nonexistent compared to the bias front runners. They have a noticeable smoother/better ride thru out the run.

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Now that I have more laps on these MT-3850 ET street front radials I find them to be superior to the lightweight bias I was using prior. The front of my car steers straighter and feels more stable in bumpy shutdowns. Although radial is 5# heavier than same size bias, car runs exact same numbers. I wouldn’t return to bias fronts given the choice.

The availability of these MT radial fronts is surprisingly low and I waited two months to purchase. In less than five days they were again sold out.

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Originally posted by markemark:
MT-3850

I'll be going to this size when I have to replace mine. If I remember correctly, mine are the 3851s & are 27" dia.

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Originally posted by B KING: I'll be going to this size when I have to replace mine. If I remember correctly, mine are the 3851s & are 27" dia.

fyi, my MT-3850 on a 15 x 4 wheel at 35 psi measured 25.5” tall when not mounted on the car.

Have you noticed any difference in reaction times, going from bias to radial? As I recall, in a bias ply, lowering air pressure helps slow down r/t a little. With typical radials being stiffer, I'm also curious, how varying air pressure may affect quickening or slowing down r/t.

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Originally posted by BTR69:
Have you noticed any difference in reaction times, going from bias to radial? As I recall, in a bias ply, lowering air pressure helps slow down r/t a little. With typical radials being stiffer, I'm also curious, how varying air pressure may affect quickening or slowing down r/t.

This MT-3850 radial is 3/4” taller than the previous bias fronts. Using the exact same delay. I set my front tires at 35 psi off the trailer and don’t monitor or change during a day event. Same when I no-box race.

I've played with the pressure a little, the same follows as the bias but not to the same amount.

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Thanks. My bias fronts leak down fairly quick in my opinion. 1-2 lbs every few hours, so I keep an eye on them every few passes. Been planning to replace them, just not ready to spend that $$$ yet. Considering going to radial, as long as the weight considerations don't count them out.

Just replaced my front MT bias and wish I had bit the bullet and got the radials. I go thru a set of front tires every season. Approx. 150-200runs. Yes the car has been aligned and I can drive it with one finger going down the track. Does nothing but go straight.

The bias tires just seem to wear out very quick. Car is 3305lbs. 52% up front.

Next time I will be going to the radials and hope for better life.

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Just replaced my front MT bias and wish I had bit the bullet and got the radials

The MT-3850 radial front was $185 a pair more than the MT-3001 bias I was running previously and worth the added expense now that I have tried them. As I wrote prior, given the choice I wouldn’t return to bias.

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Originally posted by ski_dwn_it:
Just replaced my front MT bias and wish I had bit the bullet and got the radials. I go thru a set of front tires every season. Approx. 150-200runs. Yes the car has been aligned and I can drive it with one finger going down the track. Does nothing but go straight.

The bias tires just seem to wear out very quick. Car is 3305lbs. 52% up front.

Next time I will be going to the radials and hope for better life.

It seems like I would get about 2-3 seasons out of the bias front runners with about 100 passes a season. I have about 200 runs on the radials in 2 years & see very little wear on the tire. My car is 3100-3150 lbs. with driver.

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