It all depends!!!
You can take several different style MN12 wheels and they will all weigh somewhat different. Give or take 1lb or 2lb. Same from 16" to 15" wheels.
Drag radial tires are heavier than normal DOT approved bias ply tires, and drag slicks, in the same size. They are also less forgiving on the suspension. Larger sidewalled bias ply drag rubber tend to absorb more of the suspension hit on these cars than the Radials. The radials however are much more convenient cause you don't have to keep changing tires all the time. You can however run quick on both with time and practice.
The best set up is to have a tire that suits your expected purposes. Lightest rim you can find, lightest tire you can find and in a size that compliments the power level, gear you are running in the car and be able to hook it.
Its the combination of all the above that makes the car most efficient and effective at the strip.
When you run a barge like we all do (3700-4000 LB), unless its been chopped to death for weight reduction, it takes more power to accelerate it (Unlike say a 29-3000 Lb car). The less rotational mass you have on the wheels the better the car will hook and accelerate. Its just that simple. Take a 1 lb weight and hold it out to your side at arms length and try to turn it in a circle as fast as you can. Do the same thing with a 5 lb weight. You'll see what I mean. The same applies to mechanical things. Its rotational mass/weight and believe me it sucks power.
You are trying to move all that weight down track to start with then to top it off you throw extra weight on the wheels and tires to try and do it. Not a good mix for quick E.T's.
Just some food for thought!!!!
