g-Force TA drag radials?
Racer
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: State of Confusion
M/T street radials are plenty sticky, too sticky! If you're using the stock half shafts then be gentle on them. I twisted one out a couple of seasons ago doing burn-outs at 5K RPM and launches at 4.5K.
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Drifting
Joined: May 2005
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From: Raleigh NC
First time I bolted Mickey Thompson's on my car, it picked up the front tires (just a little) launching from idle. They are flat awesome!
I run Nitto drag radials on my street rims and ET Streets on my track only rims.
I run Nitto drag radials on my street rims and ET Streets on my track only rims.
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Drifting
Joined: May 2005
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From: Tomahawk WI
Thanks guys! MT's it is. I'm gonna put Pete's tranny to the test. 
Hmm.. looked at MT's. For open drag nights don't I have to run DOT approved tires? MT has both the DR and the street radial. Which one?
Hmm.. looked at MT's. For open drag nights don't I have to run DOT approved tires? MT has both the DR and the street radial. Which one?
Last edited by AZC4Guy; Mar 13, 2008 at 11:56 PM.
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Drifting
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From: Tomahawk WI
After checking out the MT website, I guessed this is what everyone was referring to. Thanks all!
BTW Pete, your tranny is holding up like a champ. Even w/ those big meats on the back, the shifts are snappy and I can spin the tires through 1st and second at will. Good work, lad.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: palm harbor fl
I ran the bfg 315 on my vette on the street and they are great,the nittos are too hard and don't stick as well on the track.
Now i run the et streets at the track and they are awesome,no spin what so ever.M/T has a drag radial that has a great reputation.
Now i run the et streets at the track and they are awesome,no spin what so ever.M/T has a drag radial that has a great reputation.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2003
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From: Delray Beach FL
MT Street Radials. Great tire. Used them on my 01 Z06, so I could drive to the track with them on. My C4 won't be using them, though. I will be running some sort of MTs, but the shop and I are still deciding which ones to run. These will not be used at all on the street...only on the track. Most likely with tubes.
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Houston TX
BFG DRs for the street and M/T ET drags on Alumni Stars for the track (with tubes and screws). The only negative is that it will "haze" the slicks at full boost in 3rd and 4th gear. Not fun, but about the best traction you could want.
Aaron
Aaron
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After checking out the MT website, I guessed this is what everyone was referring to. Thanks all!
BTW Pete, your tranny is holding up like a champ. Even w/ those big meats on the back, the shifts are snappy and I can spin the tires through 1st and second at will. Good work, lad.
BTW Pete, your tranny is holding up like a champ. Even w/ those big meats on the back, the shifts are snappy and I can spin the tires through 1st and second at will. Good work, lad.
Glad it is working as planned. Next time I am out there, a ride is in order.
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Houston TX
The slicks tended to break spindles, and halfshafts, and once one of the u-joints on the main shaft. Slicks and the McLeod twin disk will definitely show you the weak link in your drivetrain (if you are looking for it).
Aaron
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 1999
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From: Bowling Green KY
BFG's here, but after reading about so many guys liking the ET streets better I'm gonna run those after my BFG's are shot.
Not sure about other sizes but in the 345 size on 18's the BFG's are a 30 profile, the M/T is a 35 so a little more sidewall to help you hook.
Not sure about other sizes but in the 345 size on 18's the BFG's are a 30 profile, the M/T is a 35 so a little more sidewall to help you hook.
