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Old 09-26-2015, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by fisher auto
Yes it's a drag pack with 5.0/5.25 firestone's on front and 26x11.5x16 M/T all bias and yes I did know. Love to see you run and any help is appreciated !!! I'm making arrangements now so I can go!
Sounds good.
Told Gary to hold a spot for you. Pm him if you are definite.
Old 09-26-2015, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by robz
Sounds good.
Told Gary to hold a spot for you. Pm him if you are definite.
OK I'll PM him...thks Rob!
Old 09-27-2015, 01:47 AM
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Just chiming back in on the et street r. I run a 305/45/17 on my car. Didnt get too many passes on them but they dead hooked. Did a 10.6@128 with a 1.46 60'
Old 09-27-2015, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by C6David
Just chiming back in on the et street r. I run a 305/45/17 on my car. Didnt get too many passes on them but they dead hooked. Did a 10.6@128 with a 1.46 60'
They absolutely hook no doubt for a DR, but the E/T is more forgiving because you get a sidewall that will wrinkle and puts less stress on the drive train which equals less broken parts, ask me how I know!!
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Old 09-27-2015, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by C6David
Just chiming back in on the et street r. I run a 305/45/17 on my car. Didnt get too many passes on them but they dead hooked. Did a 10.6@128 with a 1.46 60'
What clutch?
Old 09-27-2015, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by robz
What clutch?
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Old 10-15-2016, 10:39 AM
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so since MT stopped all production of 16" and 17" bias plys for our cars.. whats the next best tire? I loved my 26x11.5x17!!!
Old 10-18-2016, 11:19 AM
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I wonder why they stopped production on such a popular size.
Old 10-18-2016, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by FNBADAZ06
I wonder why they stopped production on such a popular size.
Probably not popular enough.
It is a shame though.
Old 10-19-2016, 08:52 PM
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Hoosier DR 275/40/17 have enough sidewall flex?



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