At PRI 2012, Moroso showed us how they have updated their famous DS2 brand of front drag race tire. Moroso has created the DS2 with an aircraft inspired tread and for the first time is now available in a 17-inch version.  

“We came out with a 17-inch version of our famous DS2, for the guys with new Camaros, Challengers, and Mustangs,” Explained Thor Schroeder. “Now they can go with a 17 inch drag tire and they won’t have to get rid of their factory braking system.”

By utilizing an aircraft inspired tread on the front drag radials, Schroeder explained to us that the during acceleration the tire’s crown becomes higher to increase speed. However during breaking the footprint broadens for improved contact to the surface of the road.

aircraft inspired tread help create high speed stability, while increasing the contact patch during braking.

Features:

• Unique aircraft-inspired tread.
• Offers significant weight reduction.
• minimizes rolling resistance and improves high speed stability.
• 4-ply tubeless construction, ozone-resistant compounds to combat sunlight and other environmental conditions.
• Tested to 300 MPH with an 800 lb load. 

Look for the updated DS2 in the begging of 2013 along with a multitude of new products from Moroso.