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Old Feb 23, 2005 | 06:53 PM
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Today i raced a honda and i couldnt get traction he almost beat me since i was spining what are good tires for street that hook really good.
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Old Feb 23, 2005 | 07:08 PM
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nitto drag radials...if you really want to hook get some bfg drag radials...and if you really really want to hook then get some mickey thompson drag radials...in that order are street friendly and the amount of grip they give...
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nitto drag radials...if you really want to hook get some bfg drag radials...and if you really really want to hook then get some mickey thompson drag radials...in that order are street friendly and the amount of grip they give...
Will my 10 bolt break if i use mt drag radials i dont plan to launch with them.
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gsd3's. i had alot of fun with them today.
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Get some drag radials. I don't race anyone without them. Otherwise I'll be sitting there spinning my pos stock F1's.
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Get some drag radials. I don't race anyone without them. Otherwise I'll be sitting there spinning my pos stock F1's.
Will my 10 bolt make it if i dont launch hard with drag radials like feather off.
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10 bolt it dont last me i broke my ring and pinion 3 times and that was with NITTOs , i do have 3'73's i was lauchin good at the time

oh i need a 12 bolt or 9 real bad
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