Coming from 40 years of drag tire history, Coker Tire Company's performance brand, Phoenix Race Tires offers a wide variety of premium drag racing tires, including front runner tires. Phoenix Race Tires offers front runners in a number of sizes to fit many applications, depending on how much rollout you need for the front of your drag car. Some sizes are DOT approved, so check each product listing to make sure. All Phoenix front drag tires feature a lightweight bias ply construction with a race friendly tread pattern for less rolling resistance. Made in USA!
Painting the letters on a tire is a practice that began many years ago, specifically in Indy Car racing. The painted letters made the tire brand more visible to the spectators, and in photographs, so it gave the tire manufacturer more media exposure. This look translated into the hot rod world in the 1950's and 1960's and even made its way into the muscle car market. Raised white letters became a more formal way to accomplish the colored letters.
Bias ply tire construction is a method that was used from the 1900's through the 1970's on passenger cars and light trucks. Bias ply tires feature ply cords that run at a 45 degree angle to the bead, and overlap in a crisscross pattern, depending on how many ply layers are used. This creates a strong tire, but bias ply tires have a tendency to follow breaks or ruts in the pavement. Bias ply tires are the most authentic choice for classic car restorations and traditional hot rod builds. Coker Tire offers a huge variety of bias ply tires for many applications.
Drag racing is all about applying horsepower in an efficient manner, and our Phoenix Race Tires are some of the best drag racing tires on the market. With special compounds, and a great selection of sizes, the Phoenix Race Tires product line covers sportsman racers, No Prep Racing (our PH18S stiff sidewall is a favorite), and weekend warriors. Get hooked on Phoenix slicks!
Phoenix Race Tires is a specialized manufacturer focusing on high-performance drag racing tires. Initially part of Firestone, the company now offers a comprehensive range of front and rear tires in various sizes and compounds to meet the diverse needs of drag racers. Their product lineup includes both bias-ply and radial slicks, designed to provide optimal traction and durability on the drag strip.
In recent years, Phoenix Race Tires has expanded its offerings to cater to the small-tire and no-prep racing segments. They introduced a lineup of 10.5-inch drag slicks, which have become popular among racers participating in these classes. These tires are engineered to deliver consistent performance under varying track conditions, making them a reliable choice for competitive drag racing.
By focusing on quality and performance, Phoenix Race Tires has established itself as a trusted brand among drag racing enthusiasts. Their commitment to innovation and understanding of racers' needs have contributed to their reputation for producing tires that deliver exceptional traction and reliability on the track.
| Brand | Phoenix |
| DOT Certified | DOT Certified |
| Drag Front Sizes | 4.5/24.5-15 |
| Drag Tire Type | Front Runner |
| GTIN | 00842199101034 |
| Max Load Capacity | 1000@32 psi |
| Overall Diameter | 25.5 |
| Rim Diameter | 15 in |
| Rim Width (in) | 4 |
| Section Width | 7 |
| Sidewall Style | Painted-White-Letters |
| SKU | PH183 |
| Tire Construction | Bias Ply |
| Tire Series | Front Runner |
| Tire Size | 24.5X4.5R15 |
