SKU: 17026
Moroso DS-2 Front Drag Race Tire
The undisputed leader in front tire technology. Engineered with cutting-edge innovation and race-proven design, the DS-2 outperforms all competitors, delivering superior speed, stability, and durability. Whether you're chasing record-breaking quarter-mile times or dominating the track, this tire is the best choice for every serious racer. Here’s why the Moroso DS-2 stands alone as the top pick for performance-driven customers.
Why Moroso?
- Performance: The DS-2’s aircraft-inspired tread design minimizes rolling resistance during acceleration, ensuring maximum power transfer to the track. Its broader footprint during braking increases track contact for superior control.
- High-Speed Stability: An asymmetrical tread pattern reduces the tire’s tendency to “walk” at high speeds, providing unmatched stability tested up to 225 MPH with a 1,000 lb. load. This ensures confidence-inspiring performance at the top end.
- Lightweight Design: Crafted with 4-ply nylon construction and a high-strength bead, the DS-2 reduces unsprung weight, improving weight transfer to the rear tires during launch for faster starts and quicker ETs.
- Durability: Built with ozone-resistant compounds and 100% inspected for defects, these tires withstand the rigors of mounting, dismounting, and harsh environmental conditions, ensuring long-lasting reliability.
- Race-Proven Pedigree: Manufactured by Moroso Performance, a family-owned leader in racing innovation since 1968, the DS-2 is handcrafted in Connecticut, USA, with a legacy of quality and performance.
Specifications
- Part Number: 17026
- Tire Size: 26.0 x 4.5 x 15 inches
Tire Specifications:
- Overall Diameter: 26.0 inches
- Average Roll Out/Circumference: 81.0 inches
- Tread Width: 4.5 inches
- Wheel Diameter: 15 inches
- Required Wheel Width: 3.5 to 5.0 inches
- Tire Weight: 12.0 lbs
- Recommended Operating Pressure: 30 PSI
- Construction: Tubeless, 4-ply nylon with high-strength bead
- Tread Design: Aircraft-inspired, asymmetrical for reduced rolling resistance and high-speed stability
Purchase Includes:
- One (1) Moroso DS-2 Front Drag Race Tire (Part #17026)
Note: Sold individually. Does not include wheels, valve stems, or mounting hardware.
Compliance: Meets NHRA contingency rules for professional categories when used as a complete set of four Moroso tires.
Vehicle Compatibility
The Moroso DS-2 Front Drag Race Tire (Part #17026) is designed for drag racing vehicles and is compatible with a wide range of makes and models equipped with 15-inch wheels and requiring a 26.0 x 4.5-inch tire. Specific year, make, and model compatibility depends on your vehicle’s wheel size and suspension setup. Common applications include, but are not limited to:
- Chevrolet: Camaro (1967–2002, 2010–2015), Chevelle (1964–1977), Nova (1962–1979), Corvette (1963–1982)
- Ford: Mustang (1964–2004, 2005–2014), Falcon (1960–1970)
- Dodge/Plymouth: Charger (1966–1978), Challenger (1970–1974, 2008–2014), Barracuda (1964–1974)
- Pontiac: GTO (1964–1974), Firebird (1967–2002)
- Other: Various drag racing builds with 15-inch wheels and compatible wheel widths (3.5–5.0 inches).
California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. See https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/ for details.

Moroso
Moroso Performance Products is a leading name in the automotive industry, renowned for its extensive range of high-quality equipment tailored for both racing and street performance applications. With over 4000 products in our catalog, we cater to the diverse needs of automotive enthusiasts and professional racers alike. Our Product Offerings Oil pans and oiling systems Ignition wire and components Valve covers Fuel system equipment Air cleaners Hard-core racing tools Chassis and suspension equipment Numerous other performance parts Our Legacy Founded in 1968 by Dick Moroso, a celebrated modified production drag racer, Moroso Performance Products specializes in developing innovative solutions tailored to the specific needs of racers. Our commitment to quality and performance has earned us a loyal customer base, from grassroots racers to elite teams in NASCAR® and NHRA/IHRA. Innovative History Dick Moroso's vision helped pioneer several groundbreaking products in the high-performan... View Our Moroso Products...



