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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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I am getting ready to order some Weld Prostars, 15x10s in the back and 15x3.5 up front. I need to know what size tires I need to get. I will be running MT ET Streets and Moroso DS2s. Also would I need a 26 or 28 inch tire? My car is an M6 and has 4.10 gears, I would like to keep it in 4th gear at the track. Any help would be appreciated.
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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Where do you shift? I have 4.10's and 28" tires and shift at 6800. A 26" tire would work better for me all motor, but I'm going to spray it to the 28" tire. I'm guessing the 26" tires would be your best bet.
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I am still on the stock rev limiter
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If you run under 118 or so mph go with a 26" if you're going to run in the 120's get a 28", if you plan to spray it I'd get a 28"
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Alright thanks, I guess I will be going with a 26" tire.

Now all I need to know is what width for the rears. I'm thinking the 11.5" tires will work but I am not sure.
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Mickey Thompson 3753 - Mickey Thompson ET Street Drag Tires Details

"26x11.5-15"

9.5'' Tread Width

Tire Compound: M5
Tire Overall Diameter: 26.3''
Average Roll Out/
Circumference: 82''
Tire Tread Width: 9.8''
Tire Section Width: 12.0''
Wheel Diameter: 15''
Spec Wheel Width: 10''
Tire Weight: 22.0 lbs
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Thank you, those are the ones I was looking at.
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