Wheels & Tires Forged | Billet | Cast | Radials | Slicks

255/50/16 M/T ET Street Radials On Stock 16x8 Rims

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-26-2011, 02:10 PM
  #1  
12 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (21)
 
BandDirector Blk98ZM6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Macon, GA
Posts: 1,279
Received 42 Likes on 34 Posts

Default 255/50/16 M/T ET Street Radials On Stock 16x8 Rims

I plan to head to the track for the first time in over 10 years next weekend. I normally run 275/35/18's on 18x9.5 chrome C5 Z06 rims, but today, I swapped on my stock 16x8's with Mickey Thompson 255/50/16 ET Street Radials.

Looks a little odd to be back on 16's after all these years, but hopefully, I'll run 12's!
Attached Thumbnails 255/50/16 M/T ET Street Radials On Stock 16x8 Rims-dsc00095.jpg   255/50/16 M/T ET Street Radials On Stock 16x8 Rims-drag-side-view-2.jpg   255/50/16 M/T ET Street Radials On Stock 16x8 Rims-drag-closeup-1.jpg  
Old 02-27-2011, 09:47 AM
  #2  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (96)
 
01ssreda4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Turnin' Wrenches Infractions: 005
Posts: 24,241
Likes: 0
Received 79 Likes on 70 Posts

Default

I just installed a set as well. They hook fantastic.....
Old 02-27-2011, 10:08 AM
  #3  
TECH Resident
iTrader: (5)
 
1gt2nv's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Wausau, WI
Posts: 970
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by 01ssreda4
I just installed a set as well. They hook fantastic.....
That's good to hear! I'm ordering these tires when I order my 4k stall. Should be fun. OP good luck on getting 12's.
Old 02-27-2011, 12:32 PM
  #4  
12 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (21)
 
BandDirector Blk98ZM6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Macon, GA
Posts: 1,279
Received 42 Likes on 34 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by 1gt2nv
That's good to hear! I'm ordering these tires when I order my 4k stall. Should be fun. OP good luck on getting 12's.
On my stock LS1, I put down 304.2 RWHP and ran 13.4 @ 106.0. I'm now up to 385.9 RWHP with my LS6 swap, I've personally lost 70 Lbs. and I'm now going to be using the MT ET Street Drag Radials...I'm thinking those 3 combinations "should" get me in the 12's...I'm HOPING for a 12.7 @ 110-112, but I'll take anything with a 12 in front of it!

I broke out my new XL helmet last night, which I bought when I was 70 Lbs. heavier and now I look like that space guy Kazoo from the Flintstones cartoon
Attached Thumbnails 255/50/16 M/T ET Street Radials On Stock 16x8 Rims-kazoo.jpg   255/50/16 M/T ET Street Radials On Stock 16x8 Rims-racing-helmet.jpg  
Old 02-27-2011, 12:50 PM
  #5  
TECH Enthusiast
 
6SSPEED's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Muscle Shoals, AL
Posts: 689
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

^^^^ Open face For The Win!!!!!!!

With the things you have mentioned, 12's should be easy. Keep the 60ft's around 1.7/1.8 give or take a bit. Easy on the 10 bolt with mickey out back.

Last edited by 6SSPEED; 02-27-2011 at 12:57 PM.



Quick Reply: 255/50/16 M/T ET Street Radials On Stock 16x8 Rims



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:18 PM.