First drive, new M/T Street R's
05-23-2015, 02:03 PM
#1
Racer
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First drive, new M/T Street R's
Cross post since it applies under different forums:
Just received, mounted and installed arguably one of the first pairs of this all new tire from Mickey Thompson. I wish I could have a report from the track but it seems North Texas is having a monsoon season this year. More rain already than all of last year!
315/35/17's on 17x11 Weld RTS, just touching and squeezing the "tread" and these things are soft and sticky.
GS MN6 with A&A kit, McLeod RXT clutch, 675/580
First drive: well it stopped raining long enough for the roads to barely dry, very humid. Went out with no prep, never even spun the tires and tried a 3k RPM launch on a concrete surface. It hooked!! Rolled the throttle just a little and then on the floor, spun a little at the top of the RPM's at full boost. Tried it a couple more times with consistent results. Turned back for home just as the rain returned.
Really looking forward to the real test at the strip!
Just received, mounted and installed arguably one of the first pairs of this all new tire from Mickey Thompson. I wish I could have a report from the track but it seems North Texas is having a monsoon season this year. More rain already than all of last year!
315/35/17's on 17x11 Weld RTS, just touching and squeezing the "tread" and these things are soft and sticky.
GS MN6 with A&A kit, McLeod RXT clutch, 675/580
First drive: well it stopped raining long enough for the roads to barely dry, very humid. Went out with no prep, never even spun the tires and tried a 3k RPM launch on a concrete surface. It hooked!! Rolled the throttle just a little and then on the floor, spun a little at the top of the RPM's at full boost. Tried it a couple more times with consistent results. Turned back for home just as the rain returned.
Really looking forward to the real test at the strip!
Last edited by racerxrick; 05-23-2015 at 02:05 PM.
05-23-2015, 02:34 PM
#2
Racer
Thread Starter
REGARDING INSTALLED HEIGHT:
Despite being called a 26" tire the installed height is just short of 25.5". I feel like they'll still be fine as gearing will be excellent.
Although i sure am curious what actual height is on the 305/40/17 which is supposed to be a 27.5" tire,
Despite being called a 26" tire the installed height is just short of 25.5". I feel like they'll still be fine as gearing will be excellent.
Although i sure am curious what actual height is on the 305/40/17 which is supposed to be a 27.5" tire,
05-26-2015, 08:14 AM
#6
Le Mans Master
interesting...we have similar power levels (640/588 little less HP little more TQ) and I'd love to hook in 1st gear. You're telling me on the street this hooked in 1st (for the most part)? That's amazing!!! 
05-26-2015, 11:44 AM
#7
Racer
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Went to my one of my "test" spots in between rain showers Saturday. No burnout, tires at 27psi and launched at 3k...lugged it down actually. Should have been more aggressive with the pedal.
Oh, as a side note I did get farther from home than I should of and it started pouring. It was a long slow drive home in the rain on side roads.
06-05-2015, 10:08 AM
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Cross post since it applies under different forums:
Just received, mounted and installed arguably one of the first pairs of this all new tire from Mickey Thompson. I wish I could have a report from the track but it seems North Texas is having a monsoon season this year. More rain already than all of last year!
315/35/17's on 17x11 Weld RTS, just touching and squeezing the "tread" and these things are soft and sticky.
GS MN6 with A&A kit, McLeod RXT clutch, 675/580
First drive: well it stopped raining long enough for the roads to barely dry, very humid. Went out with no prep, never even spun the tires and tried a 3k RPM launch on a concrete surface. It hooked!! Rolled the throttle just a little and then on the floor, spun a little at the top of the RPM's at full boost. Tried it a couple more times with consistent results. Turned back for home just as the rain returned.
Really looking forward to the real test at the strip!
Just received, mounted and installed arguably one of the first pairs of this all new tire from Mickey Thompson. I wish I could have a report from the track but it seems North Texas is having a monsoon season this year. More rain already than all of last year!
315/35/17's on 17x11 Weld RTS, just touching and squeezing the "tread" and these things are soft and sticky.
GS MN6 with A&A kit, McLeod RXT clutch, 675/580
First drive: well it stopped raining long enough for the roads to barely dry, very humid. Went out with no prep, never even spun the tires and tried a 3k RPM launch on a concrete surface. It hooked!! Rolled the throttle just a little and then on the floor, spun a little at the top of the RPM's at full boost. Tried it a couple more times with consistent results. Turned back for home just as the rain returned.
Really looking forward to the real test at the strip!
06-05-2015, 01:17 PM
#12
Melting Slicks
I moved from the old 325/50/15 to a 275/60/15 but really want to see the results on the new R tire. cant wait for some one to get the 325 on to see how it does..
06-05-2015, 02:01 PM
#13
Le Mans Master
06-05-2015, 02:16 PM
#15
Racer
Thread Starter
Had QMS install and tune the car with the typical LS3 3.8" pulley and made 698.8/617tq with the meth at #7.
A 28" would look better though with traction the shorter tire should be a quicker ET.
06-05-2015, 09:49 PM
#17
epic! I don't know if just because they're old (in years not mileage) but my Nt05R have been pretty disappointing at 690-750whp
anyone know if these would be safe for 1/2 mile racing up to 185mph?
anyone know if these would be safe for 1/2 mile racing up to 185mph?
06-05-2015, 10:39 PM
#18
Le Mans Master
Depends on your gearing. 690-750rwhp will hit 165-167ish through am M6. At least here in Texas on our equipment. A 27.5 inch tire will work great if you have base gearing and you won't have to shift to 5th. It cost me 1-2mph at 800rwhp not raising my limiter up from 6800rpm with that tire size.
06-08-2015, 06:25 PM
#19
Racer
Thread Starter
also depends if they'll even let you run DR's.
I ran my NT05r's at a 1/2 mile roll race that allowed DR's. The standing 1/2 miles here in Texas don't allow DR's..period.
At a half mile event I would prefer my larger 345/19's anyway.
I ran my NT05r's at a 1/2 mile roll race that allowed DR's. The standing 1/2 miles here in Texas don't allow DR's..period.
At a half mile event I would prefer my larger 345/19's anyway.
Depends on your gearing. 690-750rwhp will hit 165-167ish through am M6. At least here in Texas on our equipment. A 27.5 inch tire will work great if you have base gearing and you won't have to shift to 5th. It cost me 1-2mph at 800rwhp not raising my limiter up from 6800rpm with that tire size.
06-10-2015, 03:21 AM
#20
Le Mans Master
True. The Hoosier A6's are super soft and will hook fine on the runway, and the R6's will too. They just put a dent in the wallet for a single event.
Your car looks great.
Your car looks great.
