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Originally Posted by ICaughtVetteFever
Are those street miles @ 25MPH? I think that may be a reason for the higher mileage. Using them on the highway at all is another story.
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Originally Posted by JeremiahsC5
Just wanted some feedback before I purchase a set. I was thinking about running a set Mikey Thompson ET Street 275 40 17 on a set of front Z06 rims. Or is it better to run them on a 18 in rim. I know you gain width but you loose side wall. And you only have a few choices when you go to the 18in rims. Thanks in advance.
1.49 60' at............24 psi hot on my 97'. Ran no worse than a 1.57 on my 1st pass.
Best on near new 18" BFG 345/35/18 drs 1.52 60'
Best on near new 345/35/18 treaded street tires 1.75 60'
Best on new 17" Mt ET Street bias ply 26 x 11.50 1.53 60'
Best on worn out 16" Mt ET Street bias ply 26 x 11.50 1.51 60'
Still tweaking pressures.......to find a 1.45 60'
