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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by MG RED 99
What tires would you run.

Runflats = 12.9 - 13.2
Drag radials or any better type of street tire = 12.6 - 12.9
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 11:09 AM
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I'm going to guess about a 12.75 in the 1/4. Once you run, post up the results.
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by marc rud
Well is it auto or 6spd?....and do you know how to launch without blowing up the tires...? Cam?
Auto, and this wont be my first time at the strip. I used to run a supercharged mark8 that would run mid 13's, not bad for a car that weighed as much as Shamoo !
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