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Old 08-07-2008, 03:09 PM
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I have 2 sets of radials for the fronts (1 for the street, other for track) but I think I want to switch the track set to the bias-ply fronts for the weight savings. But are they significantly lighter say compared to an 8ply MT street runner? Thanks.

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weigh your fronts then compare to the weights here

https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-racing-tech/963691-drag-racing-tire-faq.html
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Good info. I'll see how much mine weighs. THanks. -Mark
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taken of mickey thompson website.

26x7.5x15 8 ply sportsman front is 19 lbs.

26x4.5x15 et front is 12 lbs.

so looks to be about 7lbs per wheel between the two.

go to their website to compare more.



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