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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 11:00 PM
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 11:07 PM
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you mean drag radials?
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what rims do you have?
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I am also intrested - Any links or reccomendations with the stock wheels?
Old Jan 10, 2011 | 11:36 PM
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there are alot more out there than when i was looking a few years ago...
Iv used bfg drag radials 225/45r17 on stock rims,

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there are others out there I think will work but these worked quit well for me.
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Originally Posted by crush02342002
there are alot more out there than when i was looking a few years ago...
Iv used bfg drag radials 225/45r17 on stock rims,





there are others out there I think will work but these worked quit well for me.

Im new to tire selection - What is the diff between drag radials & slicks? Is one better? Thanks for the info!
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Not to thread jack, but to the folks out there making 500+, wtf tires are you running? Id at least like to have 3rd,4th,5th - anyone have experience with the Nitto 555r? Anyone think the 555r in a 245/45/17 would hook 3rd with 500whp?
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couldnt tell ya dawg...try it out is all i can say
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Originally Posted by johnhawkins
Im new to tire selection - What is the diff between drag radials & slicks? Is one better? Thanks for the info!

drag slicks are not legal for public roads...some drag radials are not legal for public roads.

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slicks have a thinner sidewall and no tread
drag radials have a stiffer sidewall and tread
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Originally Posted by crush02342002
there are alot more out there than when i was looking a few years ago...
Iv used bfg drag radials 225/45r17 on stock rims,





there are others out there I think will work but these worked quit well for me.

yeah man i like those and i have some msr 18's
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how wide are your wheels?
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crush i have ur old drags. and they would hook only when hot in mid 3rd on street at 24 psi for me
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What are the consequences if you are caught with slick on the road lol?
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well thers your problem...24psi...lol
at 300tq I couldnt break em loose. seems like your at around 400-450tq huh?
I keep forgeting who has my old drags..lol
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Originally Posted by johnhawkins
What are the consequences if you are caught with slick on the road lol?
you possibly crashing your car...the side wall is very flexible and therfor unstable for normal driving, they are also easily punctured.
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justin you still have those tires and rims?
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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....C&autoModClar=

are those the tires?

If so damn they are cheap as hell! Looks like ill be buying me a pair for the summer haha
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Falken Azienas are probably your best bet for a street legal tire from what i understand. good lateral grip and good rotational grip.
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Originally Posted by Joyride
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....C&autoModClar=

are those the tires?

If so damn they are cheap as hell! Looks like ill be buying me a pair for the summer haha

nope...close though...ill find em in a min
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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes



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