I grew up with an NHRA Stock Eliminator car in the garage. A car that had to run a 9.00/30/15 inch tire by the rules. We ran Firestones for most of my childhood and then Firestone quit making slicks and sold that side of the business to Phoenix Race Tires. Well Coker Tires has been the owner of Phoenix Race Tires for the last few years and they continue to improve the offerings under the iconic brand, but this is the most exciting boost in sizes we’ve seen from the brand, period. Since we run a car that runs a 17 inch wheel and tire combo, we are particularly excited by a few of the 17 inch tire offerings.

Here is all the info from Phoenix.

PHOENIX RACE TIRES DEBUTS SEVEN NEW DRAG RACING TIRES FOR 2018

Chattanooga, Tenn. (December, 2017) –  Phoenix Race Tires, a division of Coker Tire Company, has introduced seven new sizes for its lineup of bias ply and radial slicks geared toward the sportsman drag racer. A variety of sizes and compounds are available to fit many applications, from weekend warriors in stock suspension street cars to Super Stock cars and dragsters.

4.5/28.0-15 Front Runner – This Phoenix front tire is sized for mid-sized cars or vehicles needing a larger front tire. A common application for this tall front runner is Nostalgia Super Stock. The new front runner is being developed with the latest tire technology and is DOT-certified. Designed for drag race use, it’s also a great choice for muscle cars, street rods and gassers, and can see limited highway use.

9.00/28.0-15 – Sized to fit general applications on most stock body cars for entry- and higher-level competitive drag racing, this tire utilizes the latest drag tire technology to ensure a balance of maximum traction and down track stability, to achieve the best ET’s and speeds.

9.00/28.0-17 – Accommodating late-model muscle cars, this new Phoenix tire offers fitments for many applications. The tire hooks hard and mounts to a one-inch wheel, which is large enough to clear most modern disc brake systems. Its tall and narrow design fits within the original wheel wells of most modern muscle cars.

10.5/28.0-15 – This size is commonly used on stock suspension “small tire” drag racing, fitting most applications without major modification to the body or chassis. The 10.5/28.0-15 tire offers racers another option, as engineers developed the ultimate compound for a long-lasting tire that hooks hard.

10.5/28.0-17 – Another new tire that offers direct fitment for modern muscle cars with large disc brakes, the Phoenix 10.5/28.0-17 targets the huge 10.5 market. With a flexible sidewall and plenty of contact patch, this tire is an instant upgrade to high horsepower applications such as Corvettes, Camaros, Mustangs, Challengers and more.

10.5/28.0-15S – Targeting the 10.5-inch market, this new tire is being developed with the latest drag tire technology.   A (S) stiff-sidewall helps move the car forward faster with less tire wrap-up.  To achieve faster reaction times, it’s the perfect choice for racers running on a PRO tree start.
10.5/28.0-15WS– Similar to the brand’s other new 10.5/28.0-15 slicks, this variation includes (W) extra wide tread and (S) Stiff-sidewall to move the car forward faster with less tire wrap-up, achieving faster reaction times.

To find out more about Coker Tire’s Performance Division and Phoenix Race Tire’s new selection of drag racing tires, contact the Performance Division directly by dialing 866-513-2743 to speak with a tire expert. To browse the selection of race tires, please access www.cokertire.com.