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Feb 11, 2008 | 07:47 PM

cdubbzz

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MT 295/45 17's

Does anyone have any real world experience with these Drag Radials from Mickey Thompson (# 3745R)? I've seen a few good posts from Cobra and Supra guys but not much from the GM 4th Gen crowd. I could use a slighty taller street/strip tire as my 275 40's don't hook that well.

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http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/s...ETStreetRadial

Thanks in advance

Feb 11, 2008 | 08:58 PM

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i really wish they were a 315/40. i have a problem. im working on it but its still a problem. my ego wont let me put smaller then a 315 tire on the back of my car.

my 315/35r17 m/t's hook really good though

just not enough top end for the gas.

Feb 11, 2008 | 09:16 PM

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Too bad I cant fit that 295 on my 9" rims...

Feb 11, 2008 | 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by InsaneAuto86

Too bad I cant fit that 295 on my 9" rims...

I've seen many on 9" wheels.

Feb 11, 2008 | 10:37 PM

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Too bad I cant fit that 295 on my 9" rims...

Not to hijack my own thread (is that possible?) but anyway from what I read you can, although it's not "recommended". I found a few Stang guys running similar sized tires on 17x9's with no issues.

Here's a quick break down on ratios of popular drag radials for a potentaial 17x9 candidate

P275/40R17 = 26" tall/tread width 10.0"
P275/50R17 = 28" tall/tread width 8.8" (M&H, ppl say they run narrow)
P325/45R17 = 28" tall/tread width 10.3" (M&H, ppl say they run narrow)
P295/45R17 = 27.2" tall/tread width 10.6" (Mickey Thompson)

** Pic of M&H P325/45R17 on 17x9 (M&H's run narrow) **
http://www.modularfords.com/forums/s...t=94726&page=5

www.MandHtires.com
www.mickeythompsontires.com

Yeah I just confused myself even more...

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Feb 12, 2008 | 06:23 AM

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Thank you for the info. I did not know this. I just bought 275/40/17 ET street radials so I hope I can cut a 1.6. I will def. look into those 325 for next time I buy...

Feb 12, 2008 | 06:56 AM

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Will these tires fit in 11inch rims???

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