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Old 02-22-2007, 12:08 PM
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Hey guys I need some more traction...Im looking at different drag radial options for my '07 Z06.

Im running bfg 18s now and its not enough anymore even from a roll.

Ive got some 17" inch wheels coming for the Z06-I figured Id give that a try.

I was considering MT et street radial 275/40/17s or 315/35/17
and I was looking at M&H 325/45/17

How are the M&H compared to the MT stuff?
Does anyone make a 17" full slick?

17s are about the smallest I think I can go without grinding calipers-Id rather not go there on the Z06.

Ive been down that road with the Zr1 and have 15" on the rear...60 foots killer 1.40.
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If you dont care about how fast they will wear, the mt et streets are the way to go in a 315. the bfgs are prolly the second best, so hopefully the mt's will be enough, the 17" wheel will help some too
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I Am Putting Down 763 Rwhp And I Have Mt Streets And They Hook Up Real Good. Just Heat Them Up And They Are Awesome.
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Originally Posted by superchargedbandit
I Am Putting Down 763 Rwhp And I Have Mt Streets And They Hook Up Real Good. Just Heat Them Up And They Are Awesome.

Thanks guys..

I was also reading Hoosier and goodyear have 17" drag radials too...Anybody try them yet?
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I have an M6 and pop a wheelie with 16" MT radials so I would definitely recommend them. If you want a bias ply 17" tire, MT makes a 17" ET street.
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i go 1.38 60' times in my car. but i run the 325 m/t
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Originally Posted by gator's 99TA
i go 1.38 60' times in my car. but i run the 325 m/t

Cool...Thanks for the info... 1.38 is gettin out good!!
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Originally Posted by 427cidLT5
Hey guys I need some more traction...Im looking at different drag radial options for my '07 Z06.

Im running bfg 18s now and its not enough anymore even from a roll.

Ive got some 17" inch wheels coming for the Z06-I figured Id give that a try.
Mickey Thompson is coming out with some 18 inch ET Streets toward the end of next month.
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Originally Posted by 11 Bravo
Mickey Thompson is coming out with some 18 inch ET Streets toward the end of next month.
So they say...that keeps getting pushed back.
I ran the hoosiers on my old '99 z28. They hooked very well and were lighter than the MT ET street radials. Depending on the size you need, that may be the limiter for what youre needing. They do make the hoosier dragradials in a 315/35/17 and thats what I used.




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