Phoenix Racings Tire

Phoenix Racing Tires: Purpose-Built Drag Racing Slicks

When it comes to straight-line traction, few names carry the trackside credibility of Phoenix Racing Tires. Born from a rich Firestone heritage, Phoenix was established after Firestone exited the drag racing market, and the brand's engineers have since refined those original molds and compounds into a focused lineup of drag racing tires purpose-built for the strip. The result is a tire brand that resonates deeply with bracket racers, NHRA Sportsman competitors, no-prep enthusiasts, and nostalgia drag racers alike.

The F/X Drag Slick Lineup: Bias Ply & Radial Options

The heart of the Phoenix Racing Tires catalog is its F/X Drag Slick series, offered in both bias ply and radial construction. These two distinct architectures allow racers to choose based on their suspension design, power delivery, and preferred traction characteristics. Bias ply slicks deliver the classic, compliant sidewall behavior that generations of drag racers have trusted, while radial options — such as the 32.0 x 14.5R-15 F9 compound slick — cater to setups demanding more footprint stability under extreme horsepower.

One of Phoenix's key quality commitments is a rigorous tire-matching process: each pair of slicks is closely matched so that both sides of the race car share the same construction and compound characteristics — a critical factor in maintaining straight, predictable launches in competitive drag racing.

Small-Tire & No-Prep Specific Models

Phoenix has invested heavily in the booming small-tire and no-prep racing segments, expanding the lineup to over 20 sizes. Notable models include:

• PH185 (10.5/28.0-15) – A stock-suspension favorite, designed for all-around compound longevity and strong hookup on prepped and unprepped surfaces.
• PH18S (10.5/28.0-15S) – Features a stiff sidewall engineered to minimize tire wrap-up and improve reaction times off a PRO-tree start, proven in real-world no-prep testing on both concrete and asphalt.
• PH18W (10.5/28.0-15WS) – Combines an extra-wide tread footprint with a stiff sidewall, adding approximately one additional inch of contact patch for maximum bite in grudge and no-prep classes that permit wider tires.
• PH187 (10.5/28.0-17) – Designed for late-model muscle cars — Mustangs, Camaros, Challengers, and more — that require 17-inch wheel fitment due to large rear brake packages.
• PH987 (9.0/28.0-17) – A narrower-tread 17-inch option that broadens fitment options for a wide range of domestic and import performance vehicles.

DOT-Approved Front Runners

Phoenix doesn't stop at rear slicks. The lineup also includes DOT-approved front runner tires sized for 15- and 17-inch wheels, covering applications from Nostalgia Super Stock to street rods, gassers, and modern muscle. These front runners are engineered for drag race duty while remaining appropriate for limited highway use, giving racers flexibility when trailering isn't always an option.

Made in the USA, Built for Consistency

All Phoenix Racing Tires are manufactured in the USA. Within the drag racing community, these tires have earned a strong reputation for run-to-run consistency — a quality that often matters more than peak grip alone in bracket racing, where repeatable elapsed times are the path to the winner's circle. Whether you're a weekend warrior or an NHRA Super Stock competitor, explore the full tire category to find the right Phoenix slick for your application, or visit the Phoenix Racing Tires brand page to browse the complete lineup.