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Posted by Hrly01Stng (Member # 2843) on :
 
Anyone here know a ET Slick combo for a 2001 gt?? How big of a tire and how big a wheel?? 15x10 on a 28x10.5?? or what?? or should i stick to BFG Drag radials?? HELP please../. i want to go to sac on july 5 for the mid grudge.. [Confused] [Confused] [Confused] [worship]
 
Posted by Blown GR40 Mystic (Member # 476) on :
 
how much power and what gears?
 
Posted by RiddlerGT (Member # 113) on :
 
I would only the the 28 inch slick if you have the 4.10 gears and over 400 rwhp. if not stick to the 26inch
 
Posted by Hrly01Stng (Member # 2843) on :
 
450+ rear wheel ponies... ohh yea. [Smile]

Hoosier? Mickeythompsons? or what? on a 15" rim? or 16" rim?? My choices are Mickey thompson ET drag slicks 28x10.5-15 or Mickey thompson ET streets 26x10.5-15 or 26x10.5-16's or 28x11.5 15's?????? which ones??
 
Posted by MR GO FAST (Member # 2088) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Hrly01Stng:
450+ rear wheel ponies... ohh yea. [Smile]

Hoosier? Mickeythompsons? or what? on a 15" rim? or 16" rim?? My choices are Mickey thompson ET drag slicks 28x10.5-15 or Mickey thompson ET streets 26x10.5-15 or 26x10.5-16's or 28x11.5 15's?????? which ones??

Where are you getting these from?
 
Posted by Hrly01Stng (Member # 2843) on :
 
Um jegs?? i spose... not sure..
 
Posted by Hrly01Stng (Member # 2843) on :
 
SO no one else knows anything on this subject????
 
Posted by Stallion#9 (Member # 1153) on :
 
fronts run a 15x5 with a 3.5 back spacing and you will need a 1" spacer with longer studs and for the back 15x10 with a 6.5 backspacing and for the rear run a 26x11.50s with a wrinkle well et drag....Thats what I suggest.
 
Posted by Hrly01Stng (Member # 2843) on :
 
Thank you my good man... [patriot]
 
Posted by Hrly01Stng (Member # 2843) on :
 
Any perticular name brand you like? hoosier? mickey's?
 
Posted by Stallion#9 (Member # 1153) on :
 
Mickeys
 
Posted by Blown GR40 Mystic (Member # 476) on :
 
26" or 28" depends on the gears you have.
 
Posted by Hrly01Stng (Member # 2843) on :
 
3.55's 26x11.5. on 15"? or 16" rim? mickey thompson et streets is what im leaning towards....
 
Posted by MR GO FAST (Member # 2088) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Hrly01Stng:
3.55's 26x11.5. on 15"? or 16" rim? mickey thompson et streets is what im leaning towards....

Try Pacific tire on main. Talk to Phil.
 
Posted by ihatethesesns (Member # 684) on :
 
You do know there is a race that day right? Other thread about it
 




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