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Cant get the hc tires to hook up

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I have 2 2016 Dodge Challenger HC
One with stock summer tires & the other HC has nitto's drag Radials (in the rear) I cannot get neither one of them to hook up at the dragstrip any suggestions please advise . Thanks


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There was a guy that got in the 10's with drag radials. Are you properly warming up the tires beforehand?

 


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What were your 1/4 mile times?
 


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The Nitto NT555R 305 should work good on the Hellcat.
 


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I have them on the rear :(


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What were your 1/4 mile times?
1/8 mile & was not good


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Do you have any vids from the races other than those burnouts?
 


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Did you check your tire pressure to make sure they are not over inflated?
 


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26 lbs


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Try lowering them down to 20psi. Depending on the track and temp I've seen guys run them as low as 17 or 18psi.
 


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Try lowering them down to 20psi. Depending on the track and temp I've seen guys run them as low as 17 or 18psi.
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I agree with HellcatFan tire pressure is way too high.
 


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Last night, on stock tires


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Really great 1/8 mile time.

Last night, on stock tires


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I would agree anything in the 7's are good numbers.
 




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