Page 333 - 2018 Racecar Engineering Drag Racing Parts and Accessories Catalog

Drag Racing Tires
Overall Section Tread
Size Part No. Compound Rim Dia. Circum. Width Width Weight
Front Runner
23.0 x 5.0-15 GDYD1961 N/A 4" 23.0" 72.7" 6.8" 5.0" 12.2 Lbs.
24.0 x 5.0-15 GDYD1962 N/A 4" 24.0" 75.8" 6.8" 5.0" 11.3 Lbs.
25.0 x 4.5-15 GDYD2991 N/A 4" 25.0" 78.5" 6.5" 4.5" 11.6 Lbs.
26.0 x 4.5-15 GDYD1964 N/A 4" 26.0" 81.2" 6.3" 4.5" 10.8 Lbs.
27.0 x 4.5-15 GDYD1965 N/A 4" 27.0" 84.8" 7.9" 4.5" 13.5 Lbs.
28.0 x 4.5-15 GDYD1966 N/A 4" 28.0" 89.1" 7.7" 5.1" 12.4 Lbs.
22.0 x 2.5-17 GDYD1445 N/A 2.5" 22.0" 69.9" 2.5" 1.5" 4.5 Lbs.
Stock, Super Stock
28.0 x 9.0-15 GDYD2790 D-5 8" 28.0" 88" 10.7" 9.0" 21.3 Lbs.
28.0 x 10.0-15 GDYD2791 D-5 10" 28.0" 88.0" 12.0" 10.0" 23.1 Lbs.
29.0 x 11.0-15 GDYD2796 D-3 10" 29.0" 91" 12.8" 10.9" 25.1 Lbs.
29.0 x 12.0-15 GDYD2797 D-3 11" 29.0" 91" 13.9" 11.8" 26.3 Lbs.
31.0 x 13.0-15 GDYD2018 D-5 12" 30.6" 97" 15.6" 12.8" 33.4 Lbs.
31.0 x 14.0-15 GDYD2019 ‡ D-5 12" 31.0" 97" 16.2" 14.0" 35.8 Lbs.
32.0 x 14.0-15 GDYD1984 ‡ D-5 14" 32.4" 102" 17.0" 14.4" 39.3 Lbs.
32.0 x 14.5-15 GDYD1672 ‡ D-5 14" 32.8" 103" 17.7" 14.8" 39.4 Lbs.
33.0 x 14.5-15 GDYD2070 § D-6 14" 32.8" 104" 18.9" 14.9" 34.1 Lbs.
Competition, Super Comp
32.0 x 14.5-15 GDYD1911 D-1 14" 32.2" 101" 17.7" 15.0" 34.1 Lbs.
33.0 x 14.5-15 GDYD2070 D-6 14" 32.8" 104" 18.9" 14.9" 34.1 Lbs.
33.0 x 16.0-15 GDYD2052 D-6 15" 32.8" 102" 19.6" 16.1" 38.0 Lbs.
33.0 x 16.0-15 GDYD2533 D-2A 15" 33.7" 106" 20.2" 16.5" 40.5 Lbs.
33.5 x 17.0-16 GDY2775 D-2A 16" 33.4" 105" 21.1" 16.8" 39.1 Lbs.
Pro Stock, Super Gas
32.0 x 14.0-15 GDYD1984 ‡ D-5 14" 32.4" 102" 17.0" 14.4" 39.3 Lbs.
32.0 x 14.5-15 GDYD1672 ‡ D-5 14" 32.8" 103" 17.7" 14.8" 39.4 Lbs.
32.0 x 16.0-15 GDYD1408 ‡ D-5 15" 32.4" 102" 18.4" 16.0" 39.6 Lbs.
33.0 x 15.0-15 GDYD2078 ‡ D-5 14" 33.2" 104" 17.5" 15.0" 40.6 Lbs.
33.0 x 17.0-15 GDYD2053 D-4A 15" 32.8" 102" 20.6" 17.3" 42.9 Lbs.
33.5 x 17.0-16 GDYD2775 D-2A 16" 33.4" 105" 21.1" 16.8" 39.1 Lbs.
Alcohol, Funny, Pro Mod
34.5” x 17.0-16 GDYD3122 D-2G 16” 34.8” 108” 21” 17” 43.6 Lbs.
36.0 x 17.0-16 GDYD1230 D-2A 16" 36.2" 114" 21.4" 17" 49.9 Lbs.
‡ Stiff Sidewall. § High Growth.

Drag Racing Tire Compound Guide
Compounds are listed in order by softest to hardest. Please note that a softer compound will not necessarily provide more traction
due to the nature of Goodyear’s drag racing tire compounds.
Compound Recommendation
D-2 Pro Mod, Slightly More Starting Line Hook Than D-2A
D-2A Pro Mod, TAD, TAFC, Pro Stock And Other High Horsepower Applications
D-2E For TF/FC And Other High Horsepower Applications
D-11 For TAD
D-1 For Use On Dragsters And Other Lightweight Cars
D-9 For Use On Motorcycles
D-4B For Stock Eliminator, Slightly More Traction Than D-4A
D-4A Good for hot and/or slick track conditions
D-4 Excellent Wear/Longevity For Heavy Applications, +3,000 Lbs.
D-6 Works Well On Dragsters And 1,500-2,500 Lbs. Cars
D-5 Works Well On 2,000-3,200 Lbs. Cars
D-7 Limited Application Compound That Can Eliminate Tire Shake
D-3 For Heavier Manual And Automatic Cars, +3,000 Lbs.
Soft Medium Hard
D-2 D-2A D-2E D-11 D-1 D-9 D-4B D-4A D-4 D-6 D-5 D-7 D-3
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