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Old 12-02-2004, 02:52 AM
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Default Best drag racing tire for 17" rim?

What is the absolute stickiest tire available that would fit a 17x9.5" rim?
I don't care about treadwear, handling in rain, or anything else. This is strictly a 1/4 mile tire. I have a different set of rear rims/tires for the street.
I've been checking around and don't see any true slicks available for a 17" rim. What has everyone tried, and how well is it working at the track?

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Old 12-02-2004, 03:36 AM
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bfg has a 17" drag radial... I've been useing the 16" drag radials and they grab...
Old 12-02-2004, 06:23 AM
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M/T does have a 17" ET street out. I haven't tried them but, I have a pair of Nitto 315s on 9.5" wheels and I can cut low 1.60s no problem. So I imagine that the 17" ET streets would do really well.
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I've really been considering the M/T ET Street DOT tires. I would think they'd hook like mad, and the tread pattern is pretty close to my Kumho Ecsta MX's. I'm kinda waiting to hear a little feedback on them though...
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17in BFG's resulted in a 1.56 60ft on my car.
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I would say they M/T ET Street 26/11.5/17 would be your best bet or the ET Street radial.




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