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Old Jan 21, 2014 | 12:16 PM
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I am about to purchase my first set of front runner tires and I am looking for suggestions. I have MT 325/50R15 ET Street radials in the rear and 15" x 4" weld Prostar wheels for the front, so I am looking for 15" radials in the front. Anyone have experience with the tires from dragracetires.com? They evidently are owned by the Coker tire company.

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I am about to purchase my first set of front runner tires and I am looking for suggestions. I have MT 325/50R15 ET Street radials in the rear and 15" x 4" weld Prostar wheels for the front, so I am looking for 15" radials in the front. Anyone have experience with the tires from dragracetires.com? They evidently are owned by the Coker tire company.

Any suggestions appreciated.
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I went to the tire store and look you VW type tires. They were radial 26" tall and about 5" wide. They worked fine on the street with 325.
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M/Y makes a 26x7.50x15 which will be perfect.
The M/T wit the "s" type tread can flat spot some if left in one place too long ask me how I know lol. The other model they have will be fine though they both drive well. Also make a 9 ply for heavier cars which I chose for more stability

If you street drive it imo just get a good reg tire like a continental and call it a day.
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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
M/Y makes a 26x7.50x15 which will be perfect.
The M/T wit the "s" type tread can flat spot some if left in one place too long ask me how I know lol. The other model they have will be fine though they both drive well. Also make a 9 ply for heavier cars which I chose for more stability

If you street drive it imo just get a good reg tire like a continental and call it a day.
Just make sure if your going to drive to the track that they are DOT approved.
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Old Jan 24, 2014 | 11:06 AM
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http://www.mandhtires.com/M-H-Front-...T#.UuKPKJUo59A
You may wish to call them about your rim width although this should not be an issue.
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