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Old May 3, 2008 | 11:54 AM
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So after my first time at the track, I realize I need better gripping tires (I have cheap street tires now). I need a tire that will be great on the track, and good on the road.

In Tucson I don't have to deal with much rain, and the car rarely sees speeds above fifty with my daily driving. I was thinking the M/T ET Streets would be good (are these even considered a drag radial?) but would like to hear some other input.

The owner of the car before me had on some Nitto 555R's and he was able to put down some good times with them.
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Old May 3, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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I speak from experience when I say you will not be dissapointed with the Mickey T. Drag Radials. I have 275/40/17's and they almost dead hook out of the hole. If you're budget can't afford them I would go with BFG drag radials.
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Old May 3, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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Just don't get caught in the rain. I did once. It wasn't fun.
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Old May 3, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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If no rain go Hoosier drag radials or mt drag radials(On back order though for months i believe).
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Originally Posted by caMnaro
If no rain go Hoosier drag radials or mt drag radials(On back order though for months i believe).
I waited 3 months for my MT's.. Well worth the wait though, love em...
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