Hey Slick! Drag Tire Info

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Ever wondered what's up with drag slicks? No tread, the tire walls do that funny wrinkly thing when captured on high-speed film, they make lots of crazy smoke and pieces of 'em tend to get embedded in your clothes during a day at the races. But what's the science behind 'em? If you're thinking of moving to slicks but don't really know where to start, Hot Rod's got a primer. Tube or tubeless? Tire pressure? How much of a smoky burnout should I do? It's all here and a tad bit more.

Tips on Drag Slicks [Hot Rod]

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