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looking to invest in some not too expensive drag radials, not a hardcore dragster but want a decent tire that grabs. looking to get 275-40-17 unless you have a better opinion. ive personally been looking at the bfgoodwich gforce t/a drag radial. any and all info is much appreciated. [Big Grin] [patriot] [burnout]

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et streets

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Originally posted by 5.0 LsX:
et streets

I read that they are a bit too aggressive, but any secondary suggestions

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Drag radial are not the business for the street. Slicks are more forgiving on the street.
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Nto5r's where good on the street and was good enough for 1.7-1.8 60's at the track. No complaints here... Now don't confuse them like most people do with the nto5. R's are way better. I would say just about as good or better than mickys as far as a 17 inch goes and a radial,

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I personally like M/T radials,I ran the M/T radials previously on my daily and i loved them, they out performed the DOT hoosier and nitto. I just started running bias-ply et streets and im liking them, they arent to bad driving on the street. Since you are not to big on dragging and want a tire with some traction id say nitto nt05r.

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Originally posted by 1SLWFOX:
I personally like M/T radials,I ran the M/T radials previously on my daily and i loved them, they out performed the DOT hoosier and nitto. I just started running bias-ply et streets and im liking them, they arent to bad driving on the street. Since you are not to big on dragging and want a tire with some traction id say nitto nt05r.

What would you say the life is on them.?

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Originally posted by 84SVOrick:
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Originally posted by 1SLWFOX:
I personally like M/T radials,I ran the M/T radials previously on my daily and i loved them, they out performed the DOT hoosier and nitto. I just started running bias-ply et streets and im liking them, they arent to bad driving on the street. Since you are not to big on dragging and want a tire with some traction id say nitto nt05r.

What would you say the life is on them.?
All depends on on how many times you go to the track lol. but average about 5k or more depending how you drive.

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Originally posted by Pure Stang:
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Originally posted by 84SVOrick:
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Originally posted by 1SLWFOX:
I personally like M/T radials,I ran the M/T radials previously on my daily and i loved them, they out performed the DOT hoosier and nitto. I just started running bias-ply et streets and im liking them, they arent to bad driving on the street. Since you are not to big on dragging and want a tire with some traction id say nitto nt05r.

What would you say the life is on them.?
All depends on on how many times you go to the track lol. but average about 5k or more depending how you drive.
Was making sure i could drive them to where i want to race rather then having to lug around an extra set of rims and tires
[Whoo Whooooo!] [patriot]

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1984 SVO 302 HCI a basic bitch
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Originally posted by 84SVOrick:
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Originally posted by Pure Stang:
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Originally posted by 84SVOrick:
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Originally posted by 1SLWFOX:
I personally like M/T radials,I ran the M/T radials previously on my daily and i loved them, they out performed the DOT hoosier and nitto. I just started running bias-ply et streets and im liking them, they arent to bad driving on the street. Since you are not to big on dragging and want a tire with some traction id say nitto nt05r.

What would you say the life is on them.?
All depends on on how many times you go to the track lol. but average about 5k or more depending how you drive.
Was making sure i could drive them to where i want to race rather then having to lug around an extra set of rims and tires
[Whoo Whooooo!] [patriot]

I drive with mine everywhere, even the track. I get 6k-8k out of them, really depends on how many times i go to the track.

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quote:
Originally posted by 84SVOrick:
looking to invest in some not too expensive drag radials, not a hardcore dragster but want a decent tire that grabs. looking to get 275-40-17 unless you have a better opinion. ive personally been looking at the bfgoodwich gforce t/a drag radial. any and all info is much appreciated. [Big Grin] [patriot] [burnout]

I ran 2 sets of Nitto 555R's they dead hooked on the street and work well in the rain. They also lasted 8-10k miles and are cheaper than others.

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Toyo Proxes TQ

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Mickey Thompson et street radials ftw

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ET Streets but don't get caught out with wet roads.

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M/T Radials

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et streets ftw bias ply works great on the street and last longer than my nt05r and micky radials and hook 10 times better
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