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Old May 29, 2007 | 07:11 PM
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hey guys a couple ?s for ya i drag race my vette often and have 60 ft times are always 2.1 ta 2.2 range i just purchased some nitto 555r drag radials i dont get em for a couple days do you think they will get me under 2, and also is it ok to put the regular 555 tire on the front as i drive it every day or will those on the front hurt my drag times at all?
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Old May 29, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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No problems with running the 555s in the front. When I was almost stock I ran the 555s all around with 60's in the low 1.8s. I now run the 555s up front with MT drag radials in the back. So to answer your questions. 555s will get you well below 2.0 60s so the drag radials will easily help. Its fine to run the 555s up front, wont hurt compared to any other street tire. Just pump up the pressure in the fronts before you run.
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