Mickey Thompson ET Street Radial Tires

[TurboWh1]

What size are you guys running? I'm looking at the 275-60R15 and the 325/50R15. I'm fairly certain the 275's will work but I'd like to get as much rubber on the pavement as possible. Will the 325's fit? I will be mounting them on Centerline Convo Pro 15 X 8.5 wheels. Any thoughts?

 

[theCATman]

You're not gonna get any bigger than a 275 under there without rolling the fenders, but you'll still have frame rub problems on the backside. So, you can forget the 325's

Most run 255/60's. I have baby M/T's 235/60's:frown: HOWEVER, they dead-hook at the track with zero shake/spin on a 10-12 PSI launch:biggrin:

 

[that national]

i have 295/55r15 on mine, i just had to roll the fender lip and the clear the frame just fine

 

[TurboWh1]

Thanks for the advice. I believe I've had 275-60R15's on the car before but Its been a while!

 

[DANMAN]

i have 295/55r15 on mine, i just had to roll the fender lip and the clear the frame just fine

do u have a picture of ur car with that tire on it? also what size wheel and backspace? im thinkin about goin to that size.
thanks Danny

 

[that national]

ill try to get it outside and snap a pic (the motor is out right now). the wheels are 9" wide weld pro stars, i dont remember what the backspace is.

 

[toomanymodz]

I'm running 255/60-15 on factory 7" rims. Even punching it from an idle, once the boost hits, the tires start spinning like crazy. So frustrating sometimes. I'm tempted to run slicks.

I do have some 8" wheels lying around. (wish i had 9s), so I may try a different setup or perhaps wider MT's, like the 275/50's. How do some of you guys do 5psi launches on the street?

 

[BoostedTtype]

My 275's dont hit the frame but they rub on the outer fender trim... I think I have a pic... Gimme a minute

 

[BoostedTtype]

Now that I read the entire thread I dont think anyone requested 275 60 pics but here they are anyway

 

[87_we4]

I do have some 8" wheels lying around. (wish i had 9s), so I may try a different setup or perhaps wider MT's, like the 275/50's. How do some of you guys do 5psi launches on the street?[/QUOTE]

I have 275/60 drag radials and I can't launch on any boost or it will just spin. Even from a dead stop punch it rolls out about 20' and spins

 

["Turbo-T"]

275/50's here. Will be selling soon and stepping up to 275/60's for more leg.

 

[that national]

I do have some 8" wheels lying around. (wish i had 9s), so I may try a different setup or perhaps wider MT's, like the 275/50's. How do some of you guys do 5psi launches on the street?

I have 275/60 drag radials and I can't launch on any boost or it will just spin. Even from a dead stop punch it rolls out about 20' and spins[/QUOTE]

Might want to look at your suspension instead of your tires

 

[coach]

275's are perfect. You need the correct backspacing on the rim to make sure they dont rub, has nothing to do with the tire. A 4 inch backspacing puts it just about perfect. I run 3.75 backspacing and dont rub, but my tires are out just a touch more then I want. I had air in airbags in this pick. Rear is lower normally.

:biggrin:

 

[JR'S1QUICK86]

i have a 295-55-15 on a 15x10 with a 4.5 bs

 

[gentek10]

Might I add a question ...can 275s fiton the stock Gn wheels ..wat is the biggest concern with fitting 275s on stock wheels just in the rear of car if they can fit.....

 

[robbyredneck]

i have a 295-55-15 on a 15x10 with a 4.5 bs

do you think you could get away with a 5 inch b.s.?

 

[KevinB]

Are you going for looks or function? A 275/60 has the best of both worlds imo. I've gone mid 1.4 60' and my friend just went 1.33 in the 60' with his gn. If you can't hook on a 275 dr you should be spending some time researching suspension setups. May have to open the wallet a little though.

 

[proheader]

JRS1,

Can we see a pic of the whole car?? I run the 275-60 now but do have two sets of brand new Goodyear Drag Radials.....

1. 295-55-15
2. 295-65-15

choices-choices-choices....

Proheader

 

[vacuum 6]

Now that I read the entire thread I dont think anyone requested 275 60 pics but here they are anyway

Looks good.

What size rim?

Got a side view (no angle)?

 

[jasjamz]

I do have some 8" wheels lying around. (wish i had 9s), so I may try a different setup or perhaps wider MT's, like the 275/50's. How do some of you guys do 5psi launches on the street?

I have 275/60 drag radials and I can't launch on any boost or it will just spin. Even from a dead stop punch it rolls out about 20' and spins[/QUOTE]

What are your tire pressures set at. Does this car have the limited slip diff?
I have had the 275/60 in stock wheels for the past 3 years. I like them