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Old 10-10-2006, 08:42 PM
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Default What front runners do I need?

Right now I run some cheap VW tires, but I would like an actual 26" tall front runner. The catch is I ran drag radials all the time, and use my skinnies on the street all the time. They are my only rims and tires. What ones do I get?
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MT makes an ET Sportsman tire that's good for all around driving. Summit and Jegs sell them.
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http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/s...SportsmanFront

I run the 26x7.50x15 8 ply and it is very stable at 44psi at 145mph with MT Drag radials in the back.
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<---Sportsman 8 plys, good for heavy cars
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Yep. Good tire. Although a bit heavier than the Pep boys 4 plys I feel better going over 100mph with the M/T. -Mark
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also running the sportsman front
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No concern mixing the radials and bias plys?
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Mine rides straight as an arrow on the top end. Now I did make a pass with slicks and stock 17" radials upfront and the car wondered the last 300ft. Don't ask me why but when I put the skinnies (radials) on it stopped. Don't know why but it did. -Mark




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