SKU: HOO18770C1550
MPN: 18770C1550
The Drag Tire 15.0/34.5-16 C1550 from Hoosier is a purpose-built drag slick engineered for serious bracket racers and street-strip competitors who demand maximum launch traction. This is not a street tire—it's a competition-grade product designed specifically for vehicles running dedicated drag racing setups, where consistent 60-foot times and predictable breakout performance define wins. The C1550 compound designation indicates a softer rubber formulation optimized for grip over longevity, making it ideal for drivers who prioritize quarter-mile performance over tire lifespan.
Constructed with a bias-ply carcass structure, this drag slick provides the sidewall stiffness and load transfer characteristics essential for violent weight transfer during acceleration. The white letter sidewall adds classic drag racing aesthetics while serving as a functional durability indicator. At 44.52 lbs, this tire is relatively lightweight for its 16-inch diameter, reducing unsprung mass and rotational inertia—critical for minimizing wheel hop and improving launch consistency. The 34.5-inch outer diameter combined with the 15.0-inch width creates a tall, narrow contact patch that concentrates weight on a smaller footprint, maximizing pressure and grip when the driver foot-brakes or stage-brakes at the line.
This Hoosier drag slick is best suited for bracket racers, ET competitors, and dedicated drag strip vehicles running 15 or 16-inch wheel packages with matching hub bore and offset specifications. Installation requires a tire machine capable of bead-breaking without damage to the bias-ply sidewalls and balancing on a drag-specific wheel. The C1550 compound excels in temperatures ranging from cooler night racing to hot summer track conditions, though heat cycling will gradually harden the rubber, extending tire life beyond a single event. Verify fitment against your vehicle's load rating and consult your chassis builder regarding optimal tire pressure and stagger combinations for your specific power level and suspension setup.
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