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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 09:47 AM
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Default Are 17" ET Streets Out Yet???????????

I heard they were coming out for the last year, but have they?

Will they fit on a 17 X 9.5" Wheel?

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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 10:19 AM
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Yes and Yes.

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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 12:11 PM
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Yes and Yes.

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:thumbs: I would post this in the Drag Section" you may get more responces. :cheers:
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 12:51 PM
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According to MT the rim should be 1'' more or less than the tire tread width. They have a 10" tread, so you are fine.
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 01:21 PM
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We have sold a set so far and they look great. Nice sidewall for a 17 inch tire. We sold them to a customer with a z06 and an ati procharger. He was tired of 11.30 @ 128 time slips and wanted a 10.99 time slip. :steering:
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 01:27 PM
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Default Re: Are 17" ET Streets Out Yet??????????? (Brian@ap-engineering)

I just ordered a set from Jegs. Their the only people I found that have them in stock. I bought tubes for them but I've heard that you dont need to run tubes. Is that correct?
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 02:05 PM
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I never heard of needing tubes? Do You???????????????????????

I wonder how much better my 60's will be

i just ran a 1.58 on 18" BFG DR's 2 weeks ago.

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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 02:11 PM
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 02:12 PM
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I believe it's preferable to not run tubes. I can't remember where I read it. I wonder how much better my 60's will be
It depends on how well you already were hooking up. 1-3 10th's? :hurray:
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 05:35 PM
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MikieC said they measured extermely TALL, thereby affecting the gearing, and was not pleased by this....
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 05:59 PM
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They are 26" diam. Runflats are 26.9.
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 07:33 PM
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I just bought a pair from the local speed shop about 2 hrs ago for $158 each :yesnod:
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 07:37 PM
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Yes, and they look good on my zr1 style 17 by 9.5
They are too small for the 17 by 11 , IMHO
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 07:59 PM
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I just bought a pair from the local speed shop about 2 hrs ago for $158 each :yesnod:

Good price. :yesnod:
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 10:10 PM
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who has them in texas for sale??
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 10:18 PM
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Since when have you been humble, John?:lol:
I'll try them on 11" rims and let you know.
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 07:30 AM
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Default Re: Are 17" ET Streets Out Yet??????????? (gojo)

Is anyone running tubes or just installing them like radials?
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 08:08 PM
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I run mine tubeless. I have one that leaks a little air but I only drive the to and from the track.. I haven't tried them with my new ST3500 & 3:42's but
I can't wait...

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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 01:50 AM
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Default Re: Are 17" ET Streets Out Yet??????????? (gojo)

They are 26" diam. Runflats are 26.9.
My 16 inch ET Streets are about 26.2 inches tall, I had a set of BFG DRs that were only about 25 1/2 inches tall. Mikie C said that the new 17 inch ET Streets measured about 27 inches tall.





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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 02:15 AM
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Is anyone running tubes or just installing them like radials?
There are a few things that you should be aware of; If you run tubes in a drag tire, and don't screw the tire to the rim, it's possible to cut the valve stem if the tire turnes on the rim at launch. If you want to run a thin sidewall drag tire without tubes; coat the inside of the tire with dish washing liquid.( Before mounting with Joy) this will greatly reduce or eliminate air loss. Ric
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