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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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I am very new to the LS1 cars and I just purchased a 99 Trans Am. It is stock with 3.73 gears and Yank SS3600 converter on the way. Also have a LS6 intake and will get an SLP lid.
My question is which Drag Radials should I get and in what size ( my car has 17" rims with the orig 275/40-17 ). I will be racing this car and driving it on the street quite a bit.
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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I would say either the nitto 555R or the BFG Comp T/A Drag radials are your best bet!
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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street/racing go with the m/t with the 275/40/17, the mickeys are alot softer than the nittos so dont be surprised if they wear out quicker, or like the guy above said do the nittos or bfg's.
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 07:54 PM
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i say go with either the m/t or the bfgs. you cant go wrong with either.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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off topic but do you have a SD455?
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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MT's ftw.
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 06:09 AM
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No no Super Duty just a 70 and 71 Firebirds that have 455's. Race both of these quite a bit. I am new to the LS1.
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