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jivepepper

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I have a small question. I have a set of summit drag wheels that are 15x8, and the biggest DR I can get for it is a 275/50/15. I was wondering if that would stick well enough for me at the track.?

Right now I have MT 15x10.5x26 et streets dot slicks with only 10 runs on them. How far could I drive on these tires?

I want to get some dr's with some matching skinnys that I can drive to the track and race, then drive home on them. The thing is I live 90 miles from the closest track..
 

Winters98GT

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Are you thinking about the bfg's or Mickey Thompson Drag radials?
 

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Winters98GT said:
Are you thinking about the bfg's or Mickey Thompson Drag radials?
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Only mt's. I have some on my 17's now. Best dr ever.
 

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Different manufactures vary in size, but by calculations the 275-50-15 should be 10.83" wide and have a diameter of 25.83"
 
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