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Old May 9, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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hey guys hows it going. i need to know what size tire is the best to run at the track for my setup. i have an 02 camaro with a yank ss4000 tc, ms4 cam which shifts out around 6600,6700rpm, and a 3.73 gear. im about to order up some mt street radials, in a 255/50r16 (26x10.5r16) they also now make a 295/50r16 (28x11.5r16) which is going to give me the better et at the track? i wanted to go with the 295 for traction reasons, but i dont wanna hurt me ets. thanks everyone!
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Old May 9, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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What size wheels are you using?
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Old May 9, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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16s, the sizes are above
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Old May 9, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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Go 255 50 16, if you spray the car go with the 295 50 16.
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