ChiTownSS

Help me pick between these 2 tire sizes:
Mickey Thompson ET Street, 26 x 10.5 x 16
Mickey Thompson ET Street, 26 x 11.5 x 16


I have some 16" 5 star firebird wheels laying around. They're 16x8. I wouldn't have any fitment issues, would I?

Which tire would be ideal for track use? What would the difference in RPM's be or what gear I'd be in at the end of the 1/4 mi?

M6
4.10's
bolt ons
Cam


Any/all help is greatly appreciated.

ritz

iTrader: (1)

Kiss your rearend bye bye before you run.

InsomZ

iTrader: (1)

some ppl have amazing luck.. from what i've heard slicks are easier on the drivetrain then drag radials cause of drag rads dead hook.. the harder sidewall hits like a hammer.

slicks have mo cushion for the pushin.

ritz

iTrader: (1)

Well I'm a ***** then because there will be no DR's or slicks of any sort going on my car until there is a 12 bolt/9 inch under it.

ChiTownSS

I know all about the high possibility of blowing up the 10 bolt. I don't plan to launch too high though, and if it blows - then so be it. 12 bolt/9" here I come.

Which size would be the ideal size for me to run with?

1320_PERFORMANCE

I was running 26x10.5x15 m/t e/t streets...4:10's, t/a girdle, solid spacer, m6 for a full year launching @ 4K to 4500 rpms clutch dumps...until a lady hit my r/r wheel and destroyed my 10 bolt.....

Mike K.

I say go with the 26 x 10.5 x 16

dont want to get too wide on the 8 inch rim.

skippytheloon

iTrader: (14)

screw that, get the 27x10.5x16!!!

ChiTownSS

Thanks for the info guys.

What would the advantage of me going to the 27 be? Any?

Mike K.

advantage would be more traction, disadvantage is it hurts your gearing if you dont need them.

ChiTownSS

How would I determine if I would need the 27 over the 26? Just by testing both of them out?

I guess the question that I really need answered is, with 4.10's...which size ET street would be the best to run at the dragstrip?

ChiTownSS

top!!!!

1320_PERFORMANCE

Id go w/ the 26 if you dont have adjustable LCA...

ChiTownSS

Thanks 1320. I do not have adjustable LCA's.

Would going with the 27" throw my rear end out of allignment or something?

02SOMWS6

iTrader: (6)

the 27 are gonna hook more but require you to launch higher with out bogging which will add up to a broken rear or axel. M6's are running 4.10=NOS and 4.30's NA. stick with the 26" tires till you get a rear and be happy with a slight bogg out of the hole. If you get too greedy and launch higher to get a better 60ft. kiss that rear or axel good bye. I've been there broke that

ChiTownSS

thank you SOM. 26 it is

Mike K.

if NA I say go 26 inch, When I use my 28s NA I have too much room left in 4th gear when crossing the traps, on nitrous though its just right, I also have 4.10s