22/2.5-17 Front Tire

The HOOSIER 22/2.5-17 Front Tire (Part No. 18108) is a purpose-built drag racing front tire engineered for serious quarter-mile competition. This 22.0 x 2.5-17 bias-ply tire delivers the narrow contact patch and sidewall stiffness required to manage weight transfer during hard launches while maintaining consistent traction off the line. The white letter sidewall adds classic drag racing aesthetics while the front-specific compound is optimized for the unique demands of launch conditions where conventional street tire construction would flex excessively.

Specifications matter in drag racing because they directly translate to launch performance and ET consistency. The 22-inch diameter paired with the 2.5-inch width creates a tire profile designed specifically to resist sidewall roll during the initial acceleration phase—the moment where races are won or lost. The bias-ply construction, as opposed to radial, provides the lateral stiffness needed to manage chassis dynamics under extreme vertical load. At 4.62 lbs, this front tire contributes minimal unsprung weight while maintaining the structural integrity required for repeated hard launches. The 17-inch wheel diameter indicates compatibility with classic drag chassis designs where this tire size has proven its track record over decades of competition.

This tire is built for bracket racers, vintage drag competitors, and restoration enthusiasts running period-correct setups on 17-inch wheels. HOOSIER's front tire compound has earned respect in dedicated drag racing circles for its predictable behavior across varying track temperatures and surface conditions—crucial when ET consistency determines finishing position. Whether you're building a nostalgia-class car, restoring a classic funny car, or running a dedicated drag strip machine, this front tire delivers the sidewall control and launch traction that separates competitive ET slips from inconsistent runs.