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Old 04-24-2011, 04:32 PM
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need a drag radial for a rear set of 17x11 rims and needs to be a 28 inch tire.

what do you guys think my best choice would be ?
Old 04-24-2011, 09:03 PM
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the onlything i can find is what i have on my car M&H 325-45-17.
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did you have to do any cutting or anything
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Im running that same M&H. I already had my fenders rolled and I beat the inner fender wells in. Other than that they fit fine.
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I've got MT 295/45/17 the measure in at 27.2".
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I also have the MTs 295/45/17, not quite 28s but they are about the same width as the M&H 325. The M&H 325 is also a good choice.
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Does anyone have some pics of the 295 / 45 - 17's on their car???
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Toyo makes a 345/40/17 drag radial that is 28 inches tall but its a really big tire u'll prob need a mini tub. i tried it on my car and there was no way it was going to work
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subscribing! I am starting to like this M&H tire...
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i want to run the sizes that have already been mentioned in this thread. 28" height, doesn't that make the ABS INOP act up or something? something that has to do with a 2" tolerance between the difference of the front and rear tire height; it triggers it from what i've read...
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Originally Posted by airforcemanss
i want to run the sizes that have already been mentioned in this thread. 28" height, doesn't that make the ABS INOP act up or something? something that has to do with a 2" tolerance between the difference of the front and rear tire height; it triggers it from what i've read...
You are correct. You will have to disable the ABS (I pulled the fuse). If you don't, the ABS will activate anytime you brake slightly halder than normal.
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Originally Posted by mikep2002
subscribing! I am starting to like this M&H tire...
Nice squat on that Vette Mike!
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This kind of blows, i have my mind set on them 295//45/17...i really don't want to run a 315/35 series tire...

Hypotheitically, if i do the SJM delete kit, can i use a proportion valve to adjust to more of my braking style? I am as green as it comes with this FYI

I'm going to pull the fuse today and see how she feels for about a wk or so...this is ABS tolerance thing has put a hold on a bunch of goodies
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I hear that.....I want to remove my ABS and do a line lock.....along with not having issues with a custom rearend swap....and pull the air bags....BUT I'm sure a few of my kids will end up driving this car on the street and I just don't know if I want them driving it if it's not as safe as it could be.
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I had M&H 325's and they were a real nice tire
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^ the racemasters is the tire i really want to run but i'm aiming for 15k+ for mileage...how long did that last you?

From what i've read, those tires point inward a little and if you roll your fenders with a lil BFH mod you should be good
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I would go with the M/T 295x45x17.
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Originally Posted by airforcemanss
^ the racemasters is the tire i really want to run but i'm aiming for 15k+ for mileage...how long did that last you?

From what i've read, those tires point inward a little and if you roll your fenders with a lil BFH mod you should be good
I had the original ones that are on the narrow side so I never had a problem with fitment. I only had them on the car for a while because I put regular street tires back on. I was selling the car and I wanted the person who bought it to have functional ABS. I put maybe 3k miles and 4 passes on the tires max and they still look brand new. If you don't travel highway much you could probably get 10k...maybe. It depends on your driving. I still have them actually and they might end up on my current f-body
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here is a pic to show u guys just how big the 345 toyo tires are the bald tire is a 315 Mickey Thompson.

They are going to look good when i get the $$ to do a mini tub but there is no way they would fit with out tubing the car



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I have the Toyo 345's on with no mini tub. Took some cutting and banging but there on.


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