OK to mix - Bias Ply fronts w/ Drag Radials?

[Speed_Dreamin']

I've read that it is unsafe to run bia ply tires and radial tires together on the same vehicle. Any body know why?

 

[84gnguy]

I run radials on the front and Hoosier Quick Time DOT's on the rear which are bias ply...this is for dragstrip use only.

 

[Hot Air]

I don't think this is a good idea! See the link below for details.

http://www.michelinag.com/agx/en-US/products/advantages/bias_radial/bias_radial.jsply.

Hot Air

 

[Speed_Dreamin']

So what are my options for radial constructed front runners to use with drag radials? All of the front runners I have seen are bias ply...

 

[Mike E]

Mickey thomspon has a radial skinny front. The sportsman S/R.

The first three tires in this link.
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels

Hoosier has their pro-street radial fronts also, but there isn't much info on their website. Pretty much the same sizes as the M/T radial fronts.
http://www.harlowracing.com/Hoosier/Pro-Street-Radial/Pro-Street-Radial/prod_23.html

 

[Detomaso71]

I've done street radial and bias plys on front ans slicks and drags on back

I've could not perceive a difference but I've been told its not a good idea

For me it was more of what did I have that fit at the time also some of the radial skinnys (I think) have poor top speed ratings. I a told for 1/4 mile speed rating is not as important for front as its not a sustained speed so less tim to overheat???

 

[novaderrik]

if it was as unsafe as some people make it out to be, the NHRA, IHRA, and every other drag racing sanctioning body wouldn't allow you to mix bias and radial tires on the same car.

 

[turbofrank]

Your car will like you better with radials all around.

 

[LOLGN]

I run my car like that and I dont think it really matters what the construction is if you have skinnies up front.