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Old 04-23-2015, 09:28 AM
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After some searching I can't really find the answer to my question. My car put down 740hp to the wheels on a 200 shot and I plan to up that to a 300 shot. It is a stick car and will be about 80% on the track. I want to take it out every once in a while and drive it to work and stuff.

If I can get it done with one tire that would be great. I don't want to have to switch wheels and tires every time I go to the track or up the street to work.

Is there a tire that will get the job done or am I stuck with a full slick and use my M/T drag radials on the street and try to figure out some track only wheels?
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To hook youre gonna need a tire that wont last long on the street and wont get good tread life. Not gonna find a tire that can do both. Gotta give somewhere or have two sets. Another option is an identical set of rear wheels with a street tire on it. Then you only have to swap two wheels. Ive done that forever with my oem 10 spokes. At one point I had 8 total.
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Hoosier drag radial no questions asked
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Originally Posted by 01ssreda4
To hook youre gonna need a tire that wont last long on the street and wont get good tread life. Not gonna find a tire that can do both. Gotta give somewhere or have two sets. Another option is an identical set of rear wheels with a street tire on it. Then you only have to swap two wheels. Ive done that forever with my oem 10 spokes. At one point I had 8 total.
That's what I was thinking but didn't want to hassle with changing the wheels out for a seven mile drive to work or just out to eat or something. I also didn't want to spend the money on another set of wheels. What about the x275 guys, they probably double my hp and get into the 4's. Low 4's I think...

Maybe they are all running autos too I don't know.

I'm not looking for longevity on the street just the ease of use. The car won't see a lot of street time.
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If thats the case then buy whatever tire you want. Meaning I dont think a 7 mile trip will harm any drag radial/slick. I wouldnt drive when its wet however
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Originally Posted by 01ssreda4
If thats the case then buy whatever tire you want. Meaning I dont think a 7 mile trip will harm any drag radial/slick. I wouldnt drive when its wet however
Ya I have a car and truck I use to DD plus in the summer I'll ride my motorcycle. I have no need to drive the car on the street I just want to have the choice every once in a while.
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http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/s...item=ETStreetR
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Originally Posted by k_garretson23
Hoosier drag radial no questions asked
Yup, that.
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If you wanna go fast go with MT pro radials. I drive around on the street with these tires and cut 1.2 60's on the same set



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