28.0/4.5-15 Front Runner

The Goodyear 28.0/4.5-15 Front Runner is a purpose-built drag racing tire engineered for straight-line acceleration and launch performance. As a bias-ply front drag tire, it delivers the stiff sidewall construction and predictable load transfer needed during hard acceleration off the line, making it the choice for dedicated drag racers and bracket racing competitors.

The tire's hard compound formulation resists deformation under extreme launch forces, maintaining consistent contact patch geometry shot after shot. The 28-inch overall diameter and 4.5-inch width are optimized for front axle use on drag-specific vehicles where weight transfer and suspension geometry demand a narrow, tall profile. The yellow letter sidewall is a classic drag racing aesthetic that also aids in quick visual identification during pit operations and vehicle setup checks.

This tire serves racers competing in bracket racing, heads-up drag racing, and dedicated bracket classes where tire consistency across multiple runs is critical to timing success. Unlike street-compound tires, the Front Runner's bias-ply construction and hard rubber provide minimal rolling resistance and predictable staging characteristics—factors that affect reaction time and ET performance in close competition. The 15-inch wheel diameter fits classic and vintage drag racing vehicles as well as purpose-built modern dragsters running period-correct or retro specifications.

Drag racing tires are consumables engineered for peak performance over a narrow operating window. The Front Runner's design prioritizes launch traction and staging consistency over longevity, making it unsuitable for street or highway use. Proper inflation, staging technique, and storage in a cool, dry environment preserve tire integrity between race events.