Drag tire question.

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Freighttrain

Freighttrain

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I’m trying to decide on new wheels and tires for my 70 duster. I really like the look of the 17-18” rear tires over the 15”

I wanted to go with the Mickey Thompson Street ET Street R radial tires. I am finding out from articles and friends that the 15” with the bigger sidewall has more traction. The car will probably run in the 10.80-11.30 range. Does anyone have any experience with the 17” tires. Wondering how much of a traction difference there is.
 
Freighttrain said:
I’m trying to decide on new wheels and tires for my 70 duster. I really like the look of the 17-18” rear tires over the 15”

I wanted to go with the Mickey Thompson Street ET Street R radial tires. I am finding out from articles and friends that the 15” with the bigger sidewall has more traction. The car will probably run in the 10.80-11.30 range. Does anyone have any experience with the 17” tires. Wondering how much of a traction difference there is.
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It's hard to get the "look"and the traction. Pick one or the other
 
I have 325/50-15 BFG DRs, on my streeter, with street suspension,and no traction aid. They don't seem to stick any better then the 295/50-15 BFG T/As ,or Cobras for that matter.
But they sure do look good under there.
Uhcht, entered the wrong forum......again. Sorry
 
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Run the 17" on the street for the look you want and put 15s on at the track. M/T ET Street SS drag radial 235/60/15 hooks on my car 1.645 60'. Your car should 60' better if the chassis is setup correctly.
 
mderoy340 said:
Run the 17" on the street for the look you want and put 15s on at the track. M/T ET Street SS drag radial 235/60/15 hooks on my car 1.645 60'. Your car should 60' better if the chassis is setup correctly.
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I agree with this. It's going to be hard to hook a 17 inch drag radial at the track. Not saying it can't be done just would be tough
 
going from 15's to 17's on a 28+ inch talltire isn't going to change much if it's a good tire IMO
 
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