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Old 02-20-2008, 09:46 PM
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Would I be able to drive about 30 miles to the track with these tires up front or will the tires suck and not last that long, any suggestions on another tire to run up front on a 15x4 rim
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Old 02-20-2008, 10:17 PM
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They should last you a while, they're not too soft. Go with the 1573 version (8 ply for heavier cars).
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I drove everywhere with them when I was too lazy to put the 17's back on. They looked brand new even when I traded them.
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you can drive on them just fine. like stated above buy 8 ply if you full or close to full weight.
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ok thanks, the 4.5 wilol fit on a 4 inch rim correct
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I DD on them and drive back and fourth to the track on them. They still look new.
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make sure you get the 8 ply if its full weight.
you WILL pop a 4 ply. not at 30 miles, but heat build up will kill them on the highway.
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alright i will most likely order them this week end it sucks that th m/t dr 275/60/15 are on back order until april
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http://www.jegs.com/i/Mickey+Thompson/672/1573/10002/-1/746903|36694
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is that the tire that i want, im a little confused it says 7.5inch but 4.8in tread width???
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sportmans r good for this and they r only 99 bucks apiece cant beat it
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Originally Posted by 01BlackCamaroSS
is that the tire that i want, im a little confused it says 7.5inch but 4.8in tread width???
They are listed as a 26x7.5-15 but are still very narrow.

These are mine:



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