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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 07:10 AM
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As the title says, what drag radials / street drag radials / slicks are YOU using?

Curious to see as I'll be picking up a pair within the next month or so. Preferably, they should fit on OEM rims
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 07:18 AM
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I had nitto nitro a couple years ago on my old car... they sucked
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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These are what I used. They work good for me. I launched at 8k and it still bogged me down to around 5k. be sure to get a good burnout, it makes them stickier.


http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.as...k=KeywordSearch
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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Sounds good, keep em' coming
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 01:25 AM
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Im using Nitto 555R 245/45/17 Drag radials. Im using them on the street. Im around 400 whp and i have good grip when the tires are warmed ( no spin in 2nd gear )
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 05:57 AM
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The Mickey Thompson 275/40-17 drag radials are favored in this neighborhood.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Sideways,Apr 25 2008, 04:57 PM
The Mickey Thompson 275/40-17 drag radials are favored in this neighborhood.
Do they require fender work to fit ?




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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Tolgahan Ures,Apr 25 2008, 04:31 PM
Do they require fender work to fit ?




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No...unless you are lowered.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by btstone84,Apr 24 2008, 09:11 AM
These are what I used. They work good for me. I launched at 8k and it still bogged me down to around 5k. be sure to get a good burnout, it makes them stickier.


http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.as...k=KeywordSearch
do you have a stock rear end?
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeyBalls,Apr 25 2008, 07:20 PM
do you have a stock rear end?
If he does...it won't last for long!
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