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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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what size slicks do you guys have on your rides?
Old Jun 20, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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Almost everyone running true slicks are running 28x10.5-15

A couple guys are running 29x9.5-15 but most are running the above.

Those are your two choices...period.

Old Jun 20, 2007 | 06:21 PM
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thanks bro
Old Jul 30, 2007 | 10:53 AM
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im thinking of getting these. what do you guys think??

29.5x10.5 mickey Thompson Slicks on a 15x10 wheel

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28 x 9 x 15 on a 15x9 wheel
Old Jul 30, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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I got a set of 99-04 offset 16" cobra r replicas (you can find them on ebay super cheap all the time) and have mounted some used Hoosier Quick Time Pros on them 28x11.5-16 and they work pretty good, I have only ran them down the track 3 times but my best 60ft was a 1.71. Once these wear completely out, I'll probably run a M/T ET street 27x11.5-16 on them. Here's a pic, BTW the wheels are 16x8 and they do stick out a little bit but for the track who cares.
Old Jul 30, 2007 | 11:23 AM
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I'm running these on an extra set of stock 17's
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 01:29 PM
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think im going with a 28x10x15
Old Jul 30, 2007 | 03:41 PM
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whats the bolt and offset? I heard it ws 4.5 but some guy just told me 5.5
Old Jul 30, 2007 | 04:09 PM
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26X11.50-17LT Mickey ThompsonET Streets on 17x8 rims. 1.7 60 fts all the time.

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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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I am running 325/50/15 mt drag radials. they hook good with my 4000 stall and 75 shot nos on a decent track,will run consistant 1.6 60 fts, mt are the best for traction whether it is the slicks, et streets, or drag radials



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