Drag radials
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From: El Paso Texas
Drag radials
Im looking fora dedicated track tire and cant seem to decide on the mt street r in 325/35/18 or the
m h in 275/45/18 Looking for opinions from people that have used them Im at 630 and soon going to 750 rwhp
m h in 275/45/18 Looking for opinions from people that have used them Im at 630 and soon going to 750 rwhp
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From: cookeville tennessee
Go with the 275x45x18 this will be a drag set up only correct. If not & the car is driving on the street then go with the 325x35x18
Drifting
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From: Plano TX
I've been running the MT SS Street Radials in 285/35R19 during drag week, so they've gotten quite a work out.
They suck. They really move around at speed and just feel unstable. I'm trashing mine when I get back.
They suck. They really move around at speed and just feel unstable. I'm trashing mine when I get back.
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From: Saint-Isidore New-Brunswick
I've just purschased a 2018 c7 stingray with the 8spd.
trying it bone stock at the 1/4mile track tonight to see what it does before the modding starts..
for the et street. I see you guys mostly run 18"..
I have 20'' stock in the rear and 19'' up front.. just want to put the right size so it doesn't act weird like my c5 was doing when I didn't have the right size tires.
any recommendation?
trying it bone stock at the 1/4mile track tonight to see what it does before the modding starts..
for the et street. I see you guys mostly run 18"..
I have 20'' stock in the rear and 19'' up front.. just want to put the right size so it doesn't act weird like my c5 was doing when I didn't have the right size tires.
any recommendation?
Burning Brakes
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From: Bremerton Wa.
I have mine mounted on 10.5 in. Racestar wheels. ET76.
Look at my post above for the tire size.
Drag radials have a softer side wall, they will wiggle some down track.
The small amount of tail wag is a non issue for me.
Look at my post above for the tire size.
Drag radials have a softer side wall, they will wiggle some down track.
The small amount of tail wag is a non issue for me.
I've just purschased a 2018 c7 stingray with the 8spd.
trying it bone stock at the 1/4mile track tonight to see what it does before the modding starts..
for the et street. I see you guys mostly run 18"..
I have 20'' stock in the rear and 19'' up front.. just want to put the right size so it doesn't act weird like my c5 was doing when I didn't have the right size tires.
any recommendation?
trying it bone stock at the 1/4mile track tonight to see what it does before the modding starts..
for the et street. I see you guys mostly run 18"..
I have 20'' stock in the rear and 19'' up front.. just want to put the right size so it doesn't act weird like my c5 was doing when I didn't have the right size tires.
any recommendation?
Last edited by Mike Jesse; Sep 15, 2017 at 12:13 PM.
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From: cookeville tennessee
I also have a r888 in a 18 on my car also it is not a good drag tire at all its side wall is the hardest one I have ever seen are had on the car. Look at a 18 inch in a M&H very soft side wall but will for sure make the car go side to side on the top end.But going 159 plus in the 1/4 mile it get a like crazy on the top end with any rear tire with a soft side wall.
Now in my c7 going to hold it back I don't think I will see high 130 to very low 140 in the 1/4 mile. Going to not go crazy like I did in the c5 car.. Man good luck with it but the better bushings all thur the car & soild motor mounts will 100% help. Plus if you have a stick car call RPM & see if they have make to brackets that will bolt the trans to the rear end also. Then had them for the c5 & c6 for the stick car needed them more but also made for the auto cars also. Robert
Drifting
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From: Plano TX
My 60' times haven't been any better with this tires versus the stock MPSS tires. I'm replacing them with the new AS4 on Thursday.
As far as wiggle, I ran Nitto 555Rs on my truck and never had an issue with "wiggle". And that was with a *lot* more sidewall than these.
And that doesn't even get into how these are on the street, which the OP didn't ask about.
As far as wiggle, I ran Nitto 555Rs on my truck and never had an issue with "wiggle". And that was with a *lot* more sidewall than these.
And that doesn't even get into how these are on the street, which the OP didn't ask about.
Last edited by bigsapper; Sep 20, 2017 at 08:21 AM.