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Old Aug 4, 2002 | 07:54 PM
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Default Whats the best slick available?

For an auto, that will flat out hook, no mater what track you are at? Not street tire, but slick..
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Old Aug 4, 2002 | 08:00 PM
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Default Re: Whats the best slick available?

I like Mickey Thompson ET Drags. I only run 13.0s though, but we sell a bunch of Mickeys at the shop.
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Old Aug 4, 2002 | 09:05 PM
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I've got a pair, but haven't run them more than 3 times. Too early to tell how much, if any better that Streets. My 60's were the same, but at different tracks.
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Old Aug 5, 2002 | 06:22 AM
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Default Re: Whats the best slick available?

friend of mine who runs mid 11's says he hooks much better on his hoosier qtp's than he ever did with et drags but the hoosiers are a bit bigger too.
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Old Aug 5, 2002 | 08:29 AM
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the ET Drag is a proven tire but look out for the goodyear (if you are willing to run a 28" tire)
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Old Aug 5, 2002 | 08:50 AM
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Default Re: Whats the best slick available?

I've had pretty good luck on my 28x10.5 ET Drags, but I can't compare them to anyhting else since they're the only slicks I've ever run on this car...

I may be going to a 30" tire soon, though...
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Old Aug 5, 2002 | 10:53 AM
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Once I get the 12 bolt in, I plan to run the 26x10.5 Et Street, and then the 26x10.5 ET Drag, that I presently have. I'll be able to spray out of the hole, so I'll see how much RPM I have when I cross the line, and I will probably get a different tire then, if I need one.

George, what gear were you running with the 28"? Also, that was with a 350T, right?
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Goodyear Eagle Baby!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

My best 60ft was 1.515 with an M6
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