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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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Hi guys well i finally got her up and running! Magnacharged 355 . any way the back tires are MT Sportsman 29x15x15.5...wide tire..it looks badass.. but are they too wide for the amount of weight in the back??? plus the rubber is 5 years old on those tires. it breaks loose at 40 mph easily! so any recommendations?? i am looking to got with a 30 inch tall tire as it is 4.11 gears with a th700r4...loooow 1st gear! its runs like a scalded *** monkey! Thanks guys!!!
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dont shun me cauz its not a TA, Vette , Camaro!
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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what size wheels are you using?
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 09:34 AM
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15inch wheels...12 inches wide
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you could go with the M/T 315/60 which is advertised as 29.8 inches tall and 11 inches wide. If you want something wider M&H makes a 390/45 radial thats advertised at 29.5 inches tall and 12.5 inches wide.
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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well i was thinking on going with the 31 inch by 14.5 ET streets. good tires?
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well i was thinking on going with the 31 inch by 14.5 ET streets. good tires?
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/s...?item=ETStreet
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the go at mininium 315, if not 335 or larger. are you preferring a slick or drag radial?
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Old Nov 27, 2010 | 10:46 AM
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well the MT Sportmans i am running already have tubes...i guess may as well keep a tube type tire....i am looking fro a drag tire but yet streetable...looking at the MT ET Streets...but have heard mixed reviews...any recommendations on a stickier tire would be appreciated.
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I've had mickeys and been happy. But I've heard good about the hoosiers quick time pros. I think they make something big enough.
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anyone ever heard of the M&H racemaster DOT cheater slicks? they have the size i am looking for..
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