225 kumho d/r (far from a good drag radial) 2.00 60" thats what i used.

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i pretty much just get the feeling for how much i can intially get into it with out blowing the tires off then roll into it from there.

before i even get to the strip i make a few practice launches on the street. get the feel for how fast i can mash the throttle down. then when i get to the strip usally my first pass is one of my best, and if i try and go faster i usally end up spining after that running slower.

if anything, dont over do it, dont stall up high, just enough to put a little force on the front wheels, then just try and roll into it quickly.