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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 09:06 PM
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I ordered some 15 X 10 Rims for the Rear and some 15 X 4 rims for the fronts but whats the best size tires to put on them and the best brand? Im wanting DOT Drag radials cause the car will see a little bit of the street. Any Info will be great... Thanks
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 09:50 PM
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Mickey Thompson for both front and rear, Sportsman #1573 fronts and the rear depends on the car setup if you need a 26" or 28" tall tire
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 10:08 PM
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what all info do you need?
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 10:42 PM
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Also im wainting to be tubeless
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Whats the setup on your car? Power?
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My car is a 97 camaro has a BBC 454, th400 trans with 4.11 gears Im guessing it will produce about 750 rwhp
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Could really use some help as I'm wanting to order these soon
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Ok did a little reserch and the Mickey Thompson ET Street Radial Tire seems to be #1. But should i go with P295/55R15 (28'' x 12.5'' - 15'')
or P325/50R15(28'' x 13.5'' - 15'')? Please help
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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Well since noboy will give me any help i guess i will just order the P295/55R15 (28'' x 12.5'' - 15'') and hope they are the correct ones
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Get the 325/50 ET Radials!
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