Two makes of MT et street drag radial tires... which is the best?

[oneball]

I have a set of 17" rims, x10.5 in the rear, and im in the market for a new set of drag radials for the spring ( my old bfg's are worn out... 315/35 r17) and i noticed there are two seperate makes of the MT's im looking at.
one, while smaller width wise, says its especially designed for quicker launches

info:
Mickey Thompson 3743R - Mickey Thompson ET Street Radial Drag Tires Details


Tire Compound: R2
Tire Overall Diameter: 26.0''
Average Roll Out/
Circumference: 82''
Tire Tread Width: 10.0''
Tire Section Width: 11.0''
Wheel Diameter: 17''
Spec Wheel Width: 9.0''
Approved Wheel Widths: 9.0-11.0''
Tire Weight: 28.0 lbs


275-Series Tire Width

672-3743R Mickey Thompson ET Street Radial Tire
P275/40R17 (26'' x 11.5'' - 17'')
R2 Compound
Special Sidewall Construction for Quicker Launches

The bigger ones are the other design, wider lower profile tires more like my old bfg's

info: Mickey Thompson 3744R - Mickey Thompson ET Street Radial Drag Tires Details


Tire Compound: R2
Tire Overall Diameter: 25.78''
Average Roll Out/
Circumference: 81''
Tire Tread Width: 11.7''
Tire Section Width: 12.7''
Wheel Diameter: 17''
Spec Wheel Width: 11.0''
Approved Wheel Widths: 11.0-12.0''
Tire Weight: 31.0 lbs



315-Series Tire Width

672-3744R Mickey Thompson ET Street Radial Tire
P315/35R17 (26'' x 12.5'' - 17'')
R2 Compound
Tubeless



which would you guys choose? im trying to get the best strip performance out of my 17x10.5's... money is an issue on getting a seperate set for the track... at teh moment anyway

 

[MyBloodRunsBlue]

if they are going to be used on the street at all, the 2nd choice is the only choice, even though they aren't the GREATEST in rain capability

 

[oneball]

if they are going to be used on the street at all, the 2nd choice is the only choice, even though they aren't the GREATEST in rain capability

pretty much just driving to and from the track lol

oh and the occasional trip into town...

 

[CobraRed_96_GT]

I've always liked the 2nd ones myself

 

[04sleeper]

The 315's would be my choice.

 

[oneball]

yeah, those 315's look badass on a car dont they?