27.5x4.0-15 ET Drag Front Tire

The 27.5x4.0-15 ET Drag Front Tire from Mickey Thompson is purpose-built for dedicated drag racing applications where straight-line acceleration and launch traction dominate performance priorities. This front tire is engineered specifically for vehicles competing in ET (Elapsed Time) drag racing classes, where driver skill and precise weight transfer create the conditions for maximum grip off the line. Unlike street or all-purpose drag radials, the ET Drag Front Tire delivers the sidewall compliance and contact patch geometry required to harness peak horsepower during the critical first 60 feet of a quarter-mile pass.

Constructed with bias-ply construction, the 27.5x4.0-15 delivers lateral stiffness and predictable deflection characteristics that dedicated drag racers rely on for consistent launches and repeatable ET performance. The white letter sidewall is both a classic aesthetic and a functional indicator of this tire's racing pedigree—traditional drag racing compounds and sidewall designs that have proven themselves at strip after strip. The 4.0-inch width and 15-inch rim diameter combination positions this tire in the ultra-narrow, ultra-tall geometry that minimizes rolling resistance while maximizing the mechanical advantage during initial acceleration. At 13.65 lbs per tire, the lightweight construction reduces unsprung mass, improving weight transfer to the rear wheels during launch.

This front tire is ideal for grassroots bracket racers, nostalgia drag cars, and vintage-style competition vehicles running in ET classes from 10.00 to 15.00 seconds. The 27.5-inch overall diameter ensures compatibility with shallow-well drag racing wheels and low-slung front suspensions common in purpose-built drag platforms. Installation requires proper wheel centering and balance—critical for the symmetrical weight distribution that ET racing demands. Not street-legal; this tire is strictly for dedicated drag racing use where launch grip and predictable sidewall flex characteristics determine race outcomes and consistency across multiple passes.