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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 03:27 PM
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Going to buy some rears for my car before spring. Would like to get something street legal. what is everyone suggestions? LT1 automatic(TH350) on spray. Need around a 28"tall or what I can fit with no tubbing. Also has to stay aroun 10" tread width on a 10" wheel.
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 05:26 PM
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I've got a 27 x 11.5 Hoosier on a 10" rim. They're the qtps which are dot approved but I wouldn't want to drive around on them very much. They'll wear a lot faster than a radial. I cut 1.51s with a 6 speed car.
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 07:17 PM
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Id go with 275/60 mt pro. Ive been 1.39 60ft with my little 355..
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Old Jan 9, 2015 | 08:30 AM
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Pretty excited for this new tire myself,

http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/s...item=ETStreetR
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Old Jan 9, 2015 | 11:52 AM
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So radial or bias tire for an auto?
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Radial for an Auto IMO. You're not going to hit the tires quite like a manual
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Old Jan 9, 2015 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by TravisMcGill2000
Id go with 275/60 mt pro. Ive been 1.39 60ft with my little 355..
I really like the M/T 275 pro also. I have had nothing but luck with them and have been multiple 1.2X 60ft times on a car I help out with down here.
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Old Jan 9, 2015 | 02:30 PM
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I really like the M/T 275 pro also. I have had nothing but luck with them and have been multiple 1.2X 60ft times on a car I help out with down here.
Ive actually found a like new set of these used here local. I think this is the way I will go. Guy also has a set uf MT sportsmans for the front. Is it ok to mismatch these?(Bias and radial)
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Keep in mind, the Pro's are not street legal.

I would not mix bias and radial, but I would not ever run a skinny either. Horrible steering and braking (basically no control over the car) is not worth 1/10 for me.

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I'm really impressed with the MT Pro Radials. They fit great, the hook well, and are just a little 275 tire
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