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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 07:30 PM
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looking for stickier tires than my 335 Michelin pilots ... not looking for long life or road course action ..cruising and drag's .. if drag radials which ones ..
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How much power are you making? The Mickey Thompson's are much stickier than the Nitto's. The Nitto's only advantage is longer life.

Mickey Thompson 345-35-18
Nitto 335-30-18
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How much power are you making? The Mickey Thompson's are much stickier than the Nitto's. The Nitto's only advantage is longer life.

Mickey Thompson 345-35-18
Nitto 335-30-18
2000 C5 procharger etc. 520 rwhp
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