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Drag Radials, Drag Slicks, & Racing Tires

When you’re at the track and fractions of a second count, general purpose passenger car tires don’t cut it. You need tires made for racing: little-to-no...

When you’re at the track and fractions of a second count, general purpose passenger car tires don’t cut it. You need tires made for racing: little-to-no tread pattern for maximum contact, and super-sticky rubber compounds that thrive in the heat.

Whether you’re driving hard around autocross cones, hitting every apex on a road course, clocking laps around the circle track, or launching flat-out down the drag strip, you’ll find the ideal racing tires at Summit Racing Equipment. Bias-ply slicks, DOT-approved “street” tires, drag radials…Summit carries all of these and more, in a wide...

When you’re at the track and fractions of a second count, general purpose passenger car tires don’t cut it. You need tires made for racing: little-to-no tread pattern for maximum contact, and super-sticky rubber compounds that thrive in the heat.

Whether you’re driving hard around autocross cones, hitting every apex on a road course, clocking laps around the circle track, or launching flat-out down the drag strip, you’ll find the ideal racing tires at Summit Racing Equipment. Bias-ply slicks, DOT-approved “street” tires, drag radials…Summit carries all of these and more, in a wide assortment of sizes.

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Summit has been in the high performance business since 1968, helping thousands of racers make millions of passes and laps. Check out our blog for helpful tire tech advice like this Drag Racing Slicks and Traction article, visit our Help Center for answers to common questions about wheels and tires, or contact us directly for custom solutions from our world-famous service and tech experts.

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Never compromise when it comes to tires! When you shop at Summit, you get to choose from the most trusted tire manufacturers in the high performance industry. Brands like Mickey Thompson, Hoosier, Goodyear, Nitto, BFGoodrich, Phoenix, Bridgestone, Pirelli, and so many more are available right now! Use our powerful search tools to shop by size and construction.

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Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 28x10.5-15

Made in the USA Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 28x10.5-15

Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 28x10.5-15

Tire, Drag Slick, 28 x 10.5-15, Bias-Ply, Solid White Letters, Each

Part Number: HOO-18155

4.89 out of 5 stars ( 37 )

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Mickey Thompson ET Front Drag Racing Tires 26x4-15

Made in the USA Mickey Thompson ET Front Drag Racing Tires 26x4-15

Rebate Expires: 3/31/2026

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Get up to $150 back after rebate on select Mickey Thompson Tires! $50 back on a pair, $100 back on 4 and $150 back on a set of 6. Includes tires from ET Street, Pro Bracket Radial and Street Comp lines. Visit www.mickeythompsontires.com/offer for complete rebate details and redemption information. Valid on purchases made between 2/15/26 and 3/31/26. Must be submitted online by 5/31/26. Allow 6-8 weeks for processing. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia. Limit of up to 6 total tires. Limit 1 rebate claim per household.

Mickey Thompson ET Front Drag Racing Tires 26x4-15

Tire, ET Front Drag, 26 x 4.0-15, Bias-Ply, Tubeless, Solid White Letters, Each

Part Number: MTT-30071

4.81 out of 5 stars ( 32 )

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Mickey Thompson ET Front Drag Racing Tires 26x4-17

Made in the USA Mickey Thompson ET Front Drag Racing Tires 26x4-17

Rebate Expires: 3/31/2026

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Get up to $150 back after rebate on select Mickey Thompson Tires! $50 back on a pair, $100 back on 4 and $150 back on a set of 6. Includes tires from ET Street, Pro Bracket Radial and Street Comp lines. Visit www.mickeythompsontires.com/offer for complete rebate details and redemption information. Valid on purchases made between 2/15/26 and 3/31/26. Must be submitted online by 5/31/26. Allow 6-8 weeks for processing. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia. Limit of up to 6 total tires. Limit 1 rebate claim per household.

Mickey Thompson ET Front Drag Racing Tires 26x4-17

Tire, ET Front Drag, 26 x 4.0-17, Bias-Ply, Tubeless, Solid White Letters, Each

Part Number: MTT-30073

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 6 )

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    Get up to $150 back after rebate on select Mickey Thompson Tires! $50 back on a pair, $100 back on 4 and $150 back on a set of 6. Includes tires from ET Street, Pro Bracket Radial and Street Comp lines. Visit www.mickeythompsontires.com/offer for complete rebate details and redemption information. Valid on purchases made between 2/15/26 and 3/31/26. Must be submitted online by 5/31/26. Allow 6-8 weeks for processing. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia. Limit of up to 6 total tires. Limit 1 rebate claim per household.

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Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 28x10.5-15

Made in the USA Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 28x10.5-15

Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 28x10.5-15

Tires, Drag Racing, 28.00 x 10.50-15, Bias-Ply, Solid White Letters, D05 Compound, Stiff Sidewall, Each

Part Number: HOO-18154D05

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 3 )

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Mickey Thompson ET Front Drag Racing Tires 25x4.5-15

Made in the USA Mickey Thompson ET Front Drag Racing Tires 25x4.5-15

Rebate Expires: 3/31/2026

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Get up to $150 back after rebate on select Mickey Thompson Tires! $50 back on a pair, $100 back on 4 and $150 back on a set of 6. Includes tires from ET Street, Pro Bracket Radial and Street Comp lines. Visit www.mickeythompsontires.com/offer for complete rebate details and redemption information. Valid on purchases made between 2/15/26 and 3/31/26. Must be submitted online by 5/31/26. Allow 6-8 weeks for processing. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia. Limit of up to 6 total tires. Limit 1 rebate claim per household.

Mickey Thompson ET Front Drag Racing Tires 25x4.5-15

Tire, ET Front Drag, 25x4.50-15, Bias-Ply, Tubeless, Solid White Letters, Each

Part Number: MTT-3001

4.95 out of 5 stars ( 21 )

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    Get up to $150 back after rebate on select Mickey Thompson Tires! $50 back on a pair, $100 back on 4 and $150 back on a set of 6. Includes tires from ET Street, Pro Bracket Radial and Street Comp lines. Visit www.mickeythompsontires.com/offer for complete rebate details and redemption information. Valid on purchases made between 2/15/26 and 3/31/26. Must be submitted online by 5/31/26. Allow 6-8 weeks for processing. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia. Limit of up to 6 total tires. Limit 1 rebate claim per household.

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Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 32x14.5-15

Made in the USA Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 32x14.5-15

Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 32x14.5-15

Tire, Drag Slick, 32 x 14.5-15, Bias-Ply, Solid White Letters, Each

Part Number: HOO-18260

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 13 )

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Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 32x14-15

Made in the USA Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 32x14-15

Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 32x14-15

Tire, Drag Slick, 32 x 14-15, Bias-Ply, Solid White Letters, Each

Part Number: HOO-18250

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 18 )

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Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 28x10-17

Made in the USA Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 28x10-17

Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 28x10-17

Tire, Drag Slick, 28.00 x 10.00-17, Bias-Ply, Solid White Letters, D06 Compound, Each

Part Number: HOO-18157

4.88 out of 5 stars ( 40 )

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Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 28x10-15

Made in the USA Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 28x10-15

Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 28x10-15

Tire, Drag Slick, 28 x 10-15, Bias-Ply, Solid White Letters, Each

Part Number: HOO-18150D06

4.84 out of 5 stars ( 32 )

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Mickey Thompson ET Front Drag Racing Tires 24x4.5-15

Made in the USA Mickey Thompson ET Front Drag Racing Tires 24x4.5-15

Rebate Expires: 3/31/2026

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Get up to $150 back after rebate on select Mickey Thompson Tires! $50 back on a pair, $100 back on 4 and $150 back on a set of 6. Includes tires from ET Street, Pro Bracket Radial and Street Comp lines. Visit www.mickeythompsontires.com/offer for complete rebate details and redemption information. Valid on purchases made between 2/15/26 and 3/31/26. Must be submitted online by 5/31/26. Allow 6-8 weeks for processing. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia. Limit of up to 6 total tires. Limit 1 rebate claim per household.

Mickey Thompson ET Front Drag Racing Tires 24x4.5-15

Tire, ET Front Drag, 24x4.50-15, Bias-Ply, Tubeless, Solid White Letters, Each

Part Number: MTT-30061

4.92 out of 5 stars ( 25 )

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    • Rebate Expires: 3/31/2026

    Get up to $150 back after REBATE on select Mickey Thompson Tires! For details visit www.mickeythompsontires.com/offer

    Get up to $150 back after rebate on select Mickey Thompson Tires! $50 back on a pair, $100 back on 4 and $150 back on a set of 6. Includes tires from ET Street, Pro Bracket Radial and Street Comp lines. Visit www.mickeythompsontires.com/offer for complete rebate details and redemption information. Valid on purchases made between 2/15/26 and 3/31/26. Must be submitted online by 5/31/26. Allow 6-8 weeks for processing. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia. Limit of up to 6 total tires. Limit 1 rebate claim per household.

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Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 29.5x11.5-15

Made in the USA Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 29.5x11.5-15

Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 29.5x11.5-15

Tire, Drag Slick, 29.5 x 11.5-15, Bias-Ply, D06 Compound, Solid White Letters, Each

Part Number: HOO-18195D06

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 7 )

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Mickey Thompson ET Front Drag Racing Tires 22x2.5-17

Mickey Thompson ET Front Drag Racing Tires 22x2.5-17

Rebate Expires: 3/31/2026

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Get up to $150 back after rebate on select Mickey Thompson Tires! $50 back on a pair, $100 back on 4 and $150 back on a set of 6. Includes tires from ET Street, Pro Bracket Radial and Street Comp lines. Visit www.mickeythompsontires.com/offer for complete rebate details and redemption information. Valid on purchases made between 2/15/26 and 3/31/26. Must be submitted online by 5/31/26. Allow 6-8 weeks for processing. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia. Limit of up to 6 total tires. Limit 1 rebate claim per household.

Mickey Thompson ET Front Drag Racing Tires 22x2.5-17

Tire, ET Front Drag, 22 x 2.5-17, Bias-Ply, Tubeless, Solid White Letters, Each

Part Number: MTT-30045

4.0 out of 5 stars ( 3 )

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    Get up to $150 back after rebate on select Mickey Thompson Tires! $50 back on a pair, $100 back on 4 and $150 back on a set of 6. Includes tires from ET Street, Pro Bracket Radial and Street Comp lines. Visit www.mickeythompsontires.com/offer for complete rebate details and redemption information. Valid on purchases made between 2/15/26 and 3/31/26. Must be submitted online by 5/31/26. Allow 6-8 weeks for processing. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia. Limit of up to 6 total tires. Limit 1 rebate claim per household.

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Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 26x10-15

Made in the USA Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 26x10-15

Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 26x10-15

Tire, Drag Slick, 26.0 x10.0-15, Bias-Ply, D06 Compound, Solid White Letters, Each

Part Number: HOO-18131

4.44 out of 5 stars ( 9 )

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Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 31x14-15

Made in the USA Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 31x14-15

Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 31x14-15

Tire, Drag Slick, 31 x 14-15, Bias-Ply, Solid White Letters, Each

Part Number: HOO-18240

4.94 out of 5 stars ( 17 )

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Mickey Thompson ET Front Drag Racing Tires 27.5x4-15

Made in the USA Mickey Thompson ET Front Drag Racing Tires 27.5x4-15

Rebate Expires: 3/31/2026

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Get up to $150 back after rebate on select Mickey Thompson Tires! $50 back on a pair, $100 back on 4 and $150 back on a set of 6. Includes tires from ET Street, Pro Bracket Radial and Street Comp lines. Visit www.mickeythompsontires.com/offer for complete rebate details and redemption information. Valid on purchases made between 2/15/26 and 3/31/26. Must be submitted online by 5/31/26. Allow 6-8 weeks for processing. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia. Limit of up to 6 total tires. Limit 1 rebate claim per household.

Mickey Thompson ET Front Drag Racing Tires 27.5x4-15

Tire, ET Front Drag, 27.5 x 4.0-15, Bias-Ply, Tubeless, Solid White Letters, Each

Part Number: MTT-30091

4.58 out of 5 stars ( 12 )

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    Get up to $150 back after REBATE on select Mickey Thompson Tires! For details visit www.mickeythompsontires.com/offer

    Get up to $150 back after rebate on select Mickey Thompson Tires! $50 back on a pair, $100 back on 4 and $150 back on a set of 6. Includes tires from ET Street, Pro Bracket Radial and Street Comp lines. Visit www.mickeythompsontires.com/offer for complete rebate details and redemption information. Valid on purchases made between 2/15/26 and 3/31/26. Must be submitted online by 5/31/26. Allow 6-8 weeks for processing. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia. Limit of up to 6 total tires. Limit 1 rebate claim per household.

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Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 36x17-16

Made in the USA Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 36x17-16

Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 36x17-16

Tire, Drag Slick, 36.00 x 17-16, Bias-Ply, C2021 Compound, Solid White Letters, Each

Part Number: HOO-18910C2021

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 2 )

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Hoosier DOT Drag Radial Tires 275/60-15

Hoosier DOT Drag Radial Tires 275/60-15

Hoosier DOT Drag Radial Tires 275/60-15

Tire, DR3, D.O.T. Approved, Radial, Drag Racing, P275/60-15, DR3 Compound, Solid White Letters, Each

Part Number: HOO-17375DR3

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 1 )

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Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 29x12-15

Made in the USA Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 29x12-15

Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 29x12-15

Tire, Drag Racing, 29/12-15, Bias-Ply, Solid White Letters, Each

Part Number: HOO-18190

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 10 )

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Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 32x13.5-15

Made in the USA Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 32x13.5-15

Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 32x13.5-15

Tire, Drag Slick, 32 x 13.5-15, Bias-Ply, D05 Compound, Solid White Letters, Each

Part Number: HOO-18245

4.83 out of 5 stars ( 6 )

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Mickey Thompson ET Front Drag Racing Tires 27.5x4-17

Made in the USA Mickey Thompson ET Front Drag Racing Tires 27.5x4-17

Rebate Expires: 3/31/2026

Get up to $150 back after REBATE on select Mickey Thompson Tires! For details visit www.mickeythompsontires.com/offer

Get up to $150 back after rebate on select Mickey Thompson Tires! $50 back on a pair, $100 back on 4 and $150 back on a set of 6. Includes tires from ET Street, Pro Bracket Radial and Street Comp lines. Visit www.mickeythompsontires.com/offer for complete rebate details and redemption information. Valid on purchases made between 2/15/26 and 3/31/26. Must be submitted online by 5/31/26. Allow 6-8 weeks for processing. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia. Limit of up to 6 total tires. Limit 1 rebate claim per household.

Mickey Thompson ET Front Drag Racing Tires 27.5x4-17

Tire, ET Front Drag, 27.5 x 4.0-17, Bias-Ply, Tubeless, Solid White Letters, Each

Part Number: MTT-30093

4.9 out of 5 stars ( 10 )

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    Get up to $150 back after REBATE on select Mickey Thompson Tires! For details visit www.mickeythompsontires.com/offer

    Get up to $150 back after rebate on select Mickey Thompson Tires! $50 back on a pair, $100 back on 4 and $150 back on a set of 6. Includes tires from ET Street, Pro Bracket Radial and Street Comp lines. Visit www.mickeythompsontires.com/offer for complete rebate details and redemption information. Valid on purchases made between 2/15/26 and 3/31/26. Must be submitted online by 5/31/26. Allow 6-8 weeks for processing. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia. Limit of up to 6 total tires. Limit 1 rebate claim per household.

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M&H Racemaster Drag Race Slicks 24.5x9.5-13

M&H Racemaster Drag Race Slicks 24.5x9.5-13

M&H Racemaster Drag Race Slicks 24.5x9.5-13

Tire, Drag Slick, 24.50 x 9.50-13, Bias-Ply, HB-11 Compound, Blackwall, Each

Part Number: MNH-MHR19

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 4 )

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M&H Racemaster Drag Race Slicks 23x8-13

M&H Racemaster Drag Race Slicks 23x8-13

M&H Racemaster Drag Race Slicks 23x8-13

Tire, Drag Slick, 23.00 x 8.00-13, Bias-Ply, HB-11 Compound, Blackwall, Each

Part Number: MNH-MHR004

4.92 out of 5 stars ( 12 )

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M&H Racemaster Radial Drag Race Tires 245/40-18

M&H Racemaster Radial Drag Race Tires 245/40-18

M&H Racemaster Radial Drag Race Tires 245/40-18

Tire, Drag Radial, 245/40-18, Radial, Blackwall, Each

Part Number: MNH-ROD-34

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 1 )

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Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 29.5x10.5-15

Made in the USA Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 29.5x10.5-15

Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 29.5x10.5-15

Tire, Drag Slick, 29.5 x 10.5-15, Bias-Ply, Solid White Letters, Each

Part Number: HOO-18192

4.95 out of 5 stars ( 19 )

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Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 30x9-15

Made in the USA Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 30x9-15

Hoosier Drag Racing Slicks 30x9-15

Tire, Drag Slick, 30 x 9R15, Radial, C06 Compound, Solid White Letters, Each

Part Number: HOO-18209

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 2 )

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