Hooking up...BFG Radials Vs. M/T Sportsman "I"
06-13-2002, 08:47 PM
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Hooking up...BFG Radials Vs. M/T Sportsman "I" I recently posted a message entitled "estimated e.t & mph", and have an additional related question with regard to traction & tires.
I currently have BFG Drag Radials 275/40/17, and recently bought a set of Weld or Centerline type 15 x 8 wheels (Sendel) on eBay for $150. The tires I am considering are M/T Sportsman "I", MTT-1578 N50-15 27.6 O.D. 11.8 Tread Width. M/T reports (not surprisingly) that this tire will be far superior to the BFG DR's. They applicable to both the strip and street, and are DOT approved. I'd appreciate any thoughts on the BFG DR's I have vs. the M/T "I", or any other selection you may recommend. As mentioned in the one response to my "e.t & mph" post, traction is likely to be an issue with about 500 NA HP & 900 HP with N2O (both at the block). RWHP is estimated at in excess of 700. Thanks in advance for the feedback.
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I currently have BFG Drag Radials 275/40/17, and recently bought a set of Weld or Centerline type 15 x 8 wheels (Sendel) on eBay for $150. The tires I am considering are M/T Sportsman "I", MTT-1578 N50-15 27.6 O.D. 11.8 Tread Width. M/T reports (not surprisingly) that this tire will be far superior to the BFG DR's. They applicable to both the strip and street, and are DOT approved. I'd appreciate any thoughts on the BFG DR's I have vs. the M/T "I", or any other selection you may recommend. As mentioned in the one response to my "e.t & mph" post, traction is likely to be an issue with about 500 NA HP & 900 HP with N2O (both at the block). RWHP is estimated at in excess of 700. Thanks in advance for the feedback.
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06-13-2002, 10:40 PM
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Re: Hooking up...BFG Radials Vs. M/T Sportsman "I" I think the M/T Sportsman would be your best bet. I have BFG Drag Radials but I dont have 700HP yet.. I dont have any probs hooking up with mine, but my car is still pretty much stock with the exception of a few mods.
98 Z28 FTRA, K&N, Direct Flo lid, SLP Loudmouth exhaust, and BFG drag radials.
98 Z28 FTRA, K&N, Direct Flo lid, SLP Loudmouth exhaust, and BFG drag radials.
06-13-2002, 10:49 PM
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Re: Hooking up...BFG Radials Vs. M/T Sportsman "I" I had the I blocks on my L88 Chevelle(769rwhp) and they sucked. I switched to M&H Racemasters and they hook really well on the street. Of course they are no Hoosier slicks, but for the street I use them, and the track- the Hoosiers
