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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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Hoosiers DR radials if you want stability and mph possible wheel hop
ET street bias plys for softer launch on the drivetrain less chance of wheel hop
Nittos if you want to say you have a DR that performs worse then many street tires
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Fartpipe
Hoosiers DR radials if you want stability and mph possible wheel hop
ET street bias plys for softer launch on the drivetrain less chance of wheel hop
Nittos if you want to say you have a DR that performs worse then many street tires
pffft........says the married guy
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 03:16 PM
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any comments about M&H Racemaster?

http://www.mandhtires.com/store.php?...on=show_detail
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by tommie
Too tall.
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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really?

did not know.... that's why I asked....

thanks for the reply!!
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by GARY2004Z06
I ran 275x40x17 Hoosiers on my bolt-on C5Z. I guess they worked out okay for me.
Gary and Rob are the reason I use these tires.

They work good for me too, but like others have said, dont get stuck in the rain.
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