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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]

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how much power and what gears?

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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

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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??

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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?

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Um jegs?? i spose... not sure..

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SO no one else knows anything on this subject????

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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.

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Thank you my good man... [patriot]

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Any perticular name brand you like? hoosier? mickey's?

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Mickeys

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26" or 28" depends on the gears you have.

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3.55's 26x11.5. on 15"? or 16" rim? mickey thompson et streets is what im leaning towards....

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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.

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You do know there is a race that day right? Other thread about it

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