15*8 what radials
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BennyBlown2v
New Member
So you want drag radials for the street and slicks for the strip?? You should want either/or for the strip...neither for the street really.
Annnnyway...as far as drag radials, Mickey Thompson ET Street Radials in 275/50/15 would be good, that's a 26" tall tire. If you're running lots of gear (4.10's or higher) you may want a taller tire such as 255/60/15 (27") or 275/60/15 (28").
275's are fine on that wheel if you're worried about that being too big. I run 275/40/17 DR's right now (gonna sell and buy some slicks though, or save them and use them as summer street *cough*race*cough* tires).
Annnnyway...as far as drag radials, Mickey Thompson ET Street Radials in 275/50/15 would be good, that's a 26" tall tire. If you're running lots of gear (4.10's or higher) you may want a taller tire such as 255/60/15 (27") or 275/60/15 (28").
275's are fine on that wheel if you're worried about that being too big. I run 275/40/17 DR's right now (gonna sell and buy some slicks though, or save them and use them as summer street *cough*race*cough* tires).
BooWFO
New Member
for dr sizing I agree with Benny
for a slick a 10.5 will work Of course I'm thinking about going to a 8.5 or 9" slick next time around.
Now if you want a bias ply and a dot stamp Et streets ( orginals not the dr's) work great, just don't get caught in the rain.
for a slick a 10.5 will work Of course I'm thinking about going to a 8.5 or 9" slick next time around.
Now if you want a bias ply and a dot stamp Et streets ( orginals not the dr's) work great, just don't get caught in the rain.
stangman
15 Year Member
i have some 15x8 prostars with 28x10.5 ET drags, sitting on the car right now 
i wouldn't go any bigger than that on that size rim, but that's just me
i wouldn't go any bigger than that on that size rim, but that's just me
are these just for the strip?
if you are into racing different classes i would go with the et street drag radial. if you are just looking for a tire to drive to the track and get some runs in and have the best results i would go with a bias ply like the hoosier or et street. i think they are more forgiving on your driveline than a radial and slightly more consistent.
if you are into racing different classes i would go with the et street drag radial. if you are just looking for a tire to drive to the track and get some runs in and have the best results i would go with a bias ply like the hoosier or et street. i think they are more forgiving on your driveline than a radial and slightly more consistent.
Kurgan
Founding Member
CENTENNIALSTANG said:
Naturally aspirated
275/50R15 drag radial
26x8"-15 Slick
Power Adder
275/50R15 drag radial - 3.73 or lower ratio gears
275/60R15 drag radial - 4.10 or higher ratio gears
26x10.5"-15 Slick - 3.73 or lower ratio gears
28x10.5"-15 Slick - 4.10 or higher ratio gears
If this is a daily driver, you'll probably want to stick with the 26" tall drag radials on the street (275/50R15) unless you really want the look of the 28" drag radials on the street... but with a power adder and 4.10+ ratio gears and a 26" tire you'll run out of gear in 4th gear on the track if you're going to be trapping 113+ mph with the stock rev limiter.
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