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Nov 20, 2008 | 03:36 PM

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Newbie traction issues!!!

The local track reopened had a chance to run the car and was very disappointed to say the least. My car ran a 11.09 @ 124.84 with a 1.95 60', just feel like alot is being left on the table spinning this bad. The car runs 315 nitto drags and has sub frames, torgue arm, and lower control arms. What else can be done to improve my traction. The car is a automatic with a ss3600, 3:42 gears, 100 shot, all bolt ons, and a small cam. The car still has the stock 10 bolt, so i am a little scared of slicks, any other options. ANY feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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Nov 20, 2008 | 10:49 PM

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Get a real tire. You don't need slicks, an MT DR will do wonders for your 60' times.

Just because your tires are wide doesn't mean they are gonna hook. Even a 255 MT DR on a stock 16 inch rim will most likely greatly improve your times.

Nov 20, 2008 | 10:59 PM

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MT radial all the way... they helped me out a ton... i ended up switching to a nitto 555r cuz i get them really really cheap but they suck on the street they are ok at the track...

Nov 21, 2008 | 07:33 AM

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yup get rid of the nittos and you'll be in the 10's for sure... your 10 bolt will hold up for a while with the auto .. you def. dont need slicks ..the m/t dr will give you great 60 ft's with the right setup

Nov 21, 2008 | 07:58 AM

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We can get you set up with the Mickey T's. We can get all 15" sizes, and a small selection of the 16" and 17". Give me a call at the shop, and we'll check on availability for which ever size you're interested in. I'll also be able to get you pricing with shipping. Our phone number is 225-673-3533.

Nov 21, 2008 | 10:14 AM

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I went from 2.0 60's with 315 nittos to 1.6's with 255/16 mickeys with the same stall

Nov 21, 2008 | 07:57 PM

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I really like the look of the 315's, do you think the 315 MT et street radials are to much for the 10 bolt. Can to much traction slow you down?
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