Weight diff of mickey t front runners vs radial in front?
12-08-2002, 03:52 AM
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Weight diff of mickey t front runners vs radial in front? Well, I currently run the weld drag lite 15 x 3.5 with a 5/16 spacer.
I have the bf goodrich radial 175 80's mounted on them.
They currently weigh in at 26 pounds.
The tread on the radial is running very thin so this winter it is probably time to replace them.
Normally I would just get the same radial but it looks like the little v6 shall no longer be a daily driver.
My question, can I save some weight with running one of those mickey thompson front runners?
I've heard they are lighter but no proof.
Any weight reduction is needed for me.
Currently weighed in at 3080 w/o driver and bottle.
Anyone have exact numbers?
Thanks
I have the bf goodrich radial 175 80's mounted on them.
They currently weigh in at 26 pounds.
The tread on the radial is running very thin so this winter it is probably time to replace them.
Normally I would just get the same radial but it looks like the little v6 shall no longer be a daily driver.
My question, can I save some weight with running one of those mickey thompson front runners?
I've heard they are lighter but no proof.
Any weight reduction is needed for me.
Currently weighed in at 3080 w/o driver and bottle.
Anyone have exact numbers?
Thanks
12-13-2002, 07:07 AM
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Re: Weight diff of mickey t front runners vs radial in front? They are definately lighter than a radial tire. Look on M/T's website, as they list the weights for various sizes ( M/T's website).
They will not last long on the street, though...
They will not last long on the street, though...
12-13-2002, 07:13 AM
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Re: Weight diff of mickey t front runners vs radial in front? I am not really sure about the weight savings, but....just go ahead and call them. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
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Re: Weight diff of mickey t front runners vs radial in front? my 26x4.5 Goodyear front runners are 2lbs lighter each than my 165 Dunlop radials were. the 26x4.5 MT Front runners are listed as being 2lbs heavier than the goodyears, so that would make them the same as a 165 radial (for the dunlops anyways)
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12-15-2002, 06:14 PM
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Re: Weight diff of mickey t front runners vs radial in front? According to the manufacturer's website, my Pep Boys 165R-15 Futura radials are 17.7lbs each. M/T lists the 26x4.5 ET Front at 12lbs each. That's a total difference of over 10lbs...
Not much, but they do have other advantages other than the light weight. I'll be going to a 27.5x4.5 ET Front next year...
Not much, but they do have other advantages other than the light weight. I'll be going to a 27.5x4.5 ET Front next year...
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12-15-2002, 07:06 PM
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Re: Weight diff of mickey t front runners vs radial in front? I just switch from pep boys 165r's to 26" DS2s, and saved ~2-3# per side. The DS2's have a better braking contact patch and are a little safer.
12-15-2002, 08:44 PM
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Re: Weight diff of mickey t front runners vs radial in front? The only downside to the DS2 or the ET front is there 2 PLY and not reccommended for car weighing over 3200lbs.
Terrys car is light and so it George's car so they can run this kind of tire.
I tried them on my car and it didnt feel safe to me.My car weighs right around 3550lbs.I think I mightve dropped 50lbs since the last time I weighed it?Bottem line I wouldnt run a 2 ply front on a street car that weighed over 3300lbs.U could lose a tire at high speed and thats not a good thing..
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Terrys car is light and so it George's car so they can run this kind of tire.
I tried them on my car and it didnt feel safe to me.My car weighs right around 3550lbs.I think I mightve dropped 50lbs since the last time I weighed it?Bottem line I wouldnt run a 2 ply front on a street car that weighed over 3300lbs.U could lose a tire at high speed and thats not a good thing..
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12-15-2002, 09:37 PM
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Re: Weight diff of mickey t front runners vs radial in front? JS, you bring up a good point... The bad side is that the only true totally safe skinny tire for the front would be the heavy 8-ply M/T Sportsman front.
The little 165R-15's aren't really designed for what our cars weigh either...
The little 165R-15's aren't really designed for what our cars weigh either...
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Re: Weight diff of mickey t front runners vs radial in front? Discount tire told me they could not get a ZR tire. I wanted one that would be safe at high speeds for city/freeway usage. I have a race setup.
Has everyone been running a low speed rated radial? My main objective is a DOT tire that can handle 140 mph. Is my only choice a Sportsman or was the sales guy learning how to use a computer?
Has everyone been running a low speed rated radial? My main objective is a DOT tire that can handle 140 mph. Is my only choice a Sportsman or was the sales guy learning how to use a computer?
