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Dec 28, 2007 | 04:49 PM

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et streets, got a question

i got some 26x10.5x16 et street drag's. is it ok to run them with wide front tires.?
my fronts are 275/40/17. i thought i read somewhere not to mix slicks with radial tires, but not sure.
i'll be using the et streets at the track only.
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Dec 28, 2007 | 05:15 PM

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i wouldnt you will be all over the track.

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Dec 28, 2007 | 06:59 PM

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I did it for a longtime. No big deal. Not everyone runs skinnies.

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Dec 28, 2007 | 07:32 PM

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I ran slicks with radials on my slow car for many years. Was only running 12.20's at the time, smooth as silk, never an issue.

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Dec 28, 2007 | 07:48 PM

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its not as bad as people make it out to be. although some cars are worse then others with the slick walk.as long as you dont go dropping the pressures down to 10psi or less it should be fine. i ran my et streets at 14 hooked awesome and it didnt walk that bad out the back.

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Dec 28, 2007 | 08:34 PM

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Ran it many times before I finally bought some skinnys.
You should be okay.

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Dec 29, 2007 | 10:49 PM

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Ran this combo many miles, just keep the pressure up or it will want to walk around a little.

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Dec 29, 2007 | 10:52 PM

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Skinny radials in the front and 31x16.5 at 10 psi, Youget used ot it and its no big deal. I was running this on the street and running low 10's on the track.

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Dec 30, 2007 | 10:59 AM

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Drive mine on the street all the time. 1.45 60's with no issues at all

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I alwayz have but now i will be ordering my skinnies here shortly but i currently have no issues what so ever......

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Jan 4, 2008 | 02:50 PM

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i am trying to find some used skinnies, if not, i'll run it the way it is and hope for the best.
thanks for your inputs everyone.

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