E.T. Streets
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E.T. Streets
ok, i know this belongs in the tire section, but i cant get any help over there so i was wondering if anyone here could help out a bit.
heres the link to the original thread.
https://mustangforums.com/m_4564930/tm.htm
basically... does anyone run mickey thompsons on their stock 17" wheels?? and if so what size works best.
please help.
p.s. - mods - please dont move this. i have allready tried the tire section... kind of a dead space in there...
heres the link to the original thread.
https://mustangforums.com/m_4564930/tm.htm
basically... does anyone run mickey thompsons on their stock 17" wheels?? and if so what size works best.
please help.
p.s. - mods - please dont move this. i have allready tried the tire section... kind of a dead space in there...
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From: S.burbs Chicago
RE: E.T. Streets
ORIGINAL: Stkjock
jeeze... like the 4th thread on this question in a week...
the ET Streets are popular on th stock rim for track only
jeeze... like the 4th thread on this question in a week...
the ET Streets are popular on th stock rim for track only
I run that setup, but just a different brand DR.
I really dont recommend to drive very far on the street tho. Why not just swap them at the track?
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RE: E.T. Streets
ORIGINAL: Stoenr
Agreed, search function is your friend.
I run that setup, but just a different brand DR.
I really dont recommend to drive very far on the street tho. Why not just swap them at the track?
ORIGINAL: Stkjock
jeeze... like the 4th thread on this question in a week...
the ET Streets are popular on th stock rim for track only
jeeze... like the 4th thread on this question in a week...
the ET Streets are popular on th stock rim for track only
I run that setup, but just a different brand DR.
I really dont recommend to drive very far on the street tho. Why not just swap them at the track?
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RE: E.T. Streets
ORIGINAL: Stoenr
Agreed, search function is your friend.
I run that setup, but just a different brand DR.
I really dont recommend to drive very far on the street tho. Why not just swap them at the track?
ORIGINAL: Stkjock
jeeze... like the 4th thread on this question in a week...
the ET Streets are popular on th stock rim for track only
jeeze... like the 4th thread on this question in a week...
the ET Streets are popular on th stock rim for track only
I run that setup, but just a different brand DR.
I really dont recommend to drive very far on the street tho. Why not just swap them at the track?
Personally, I run275/50R17 (28" dia) M&H Racemaster DR's on 17x9" replica Bullitts. I ran these all summer on the street and at the track (but I avoided highway speeds in the rain). When they are toast I will probably go to their 325/45R17 tires. The 325's have a tread width of 10.3",M&H now specs that a 17x9" wheel is OK.
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From: East Moline, IL
RE: E.T. Streets
I'm running the 325/45/17's on 17x9's and they fit perfectly. That said, the M&H tires run small. I agree with what you said. The 275/40/17 ET Street should probably not be run on the street with a 17x8 wheel. Track is totally different.
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RE: E.T. Streets
ORIGINAL: 28HopUp
To expand on this a bit, there are a bunch of folks who disregard the recommended minimum wheel width recommendation by the DR tire manufacturer, and run the 275's on a narrow 17x8" stock wheel (according to MT, the minimum rim for their275/40R17 ETStreet is 17x9"). But like I said, there are a bunch of guys who run the 275's on the stock 17x8", but they only run it on the track. With a short aspect ratio of 40 on a rim that is below the minimum, the tire contact patch is more prone to cup. Drag racing at the track is a straightline affair so there is less concern. But using that combo on the street introduces difference forces on the sidewall of the tire, and that would be a concern (to me at least).
Personally, I run275/50R17 (28" dia) M&H Racemaster DR's on 17x9" replica Bullitts. I ran these all summer on the street and at the track (but I avoided highway speeds in the rain). When they are toast I will probably go to their 325/45R17 tires. The 325's have a tread width of 10.3",M&H now specs that a 17x9" wheel is OK.
ORIGINAL: Stoenr
Agreed, search function is your friend.
I run that setup, but just a different brand DR.
I really dont recommend to drive very far on the street tho. Why not just swap them at the track?
ORIGINAL: Stkjock
jeeze... like the 4th thread on this question in a week...
the ET Streets are popular on th stock rim for track only
jeeze... like the 4th thread on this question in a week...
the ET Streets are popular on th stock rim for track only
I run that setup, but just a different brand DR.
I really dont recommend to drive very far on the street tho. Why not just swap them at the track?
Personally, I run275/50R17 (28" dia) M&H Racemaster DR's on 17x9" replica Bullitts. I ran these all summer on the street and at the track (but I avoided highway speeds in the rain). When they are toast I will probably go to their 325/45R17 tires. The 325's have a tread width of 10.3",M&H now specs that a 17x9" wheel is OK.
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From: East Moline, IL
RE: E.T. Streets
ORIGINAL: 06VistaBlueGT
I ran the 275 Mickey's last year and loved them. I am very interested in the 275/50 M&H's. Are they sticky enough for the strip or are they more like the Nitto's and good for the street only?
ORIGINAL: 28HopUp
To expand on this a bit, there are a bunch of folks who disregard the recommended minimum wheel width recommendation by the DR tire manufacturer, and run the 275's on a narrow 17x8" stock wheel (according to MT, the minimum rim for their275/40R17 ETStreet is 17x9"). But like I said, there are a bunch of guys who run the 275's on the stock 17x8", but they only run it on the track. With a short aspect ratio of 40 on a rim that is below the minimum, the tire contact patch is more prone to cup. Drag racing at the track is a straightline affair so there is less concern. But using that combo on the street introduces difference forces on the sidewall of the tire, and that would be a concern (to me at least).
Personally, I run275/50R17 (28" dia) M&H Racemaster DR's on 17x9" replica Bullitts. I ran these all summer on the street and at the track (but I avoided highway speeds in the rain). When they are toast I will probably go to their 325/45R17 tires. The 325's have a tread width of 10.3",M&H now specs that a 17x9" wheel is OK.
ORIGINAL: Stoenr
Agreed, search function is your friend.
I run that setup, but just a different brand DR.
I really dont recommend to drive very far on the street tho. Why not just swap them at the track?
ORIGINAL: Stkjock
jeeze... like the 4th thread on this question in a week...
the ET Streets are popular on th stock rim for track only
jeeze... like the 4th thread on this question in a week...
the ET Streets are popular on th stock rim for track only
I run that setup, but just a different brand DR.
I really dont recommend to drive very far on the street tho. Why not just swap them at the track?
Personally, I run275/50R17 (28" dia) M&H Racemaster DR's on 17x9" replica Bullitts. I ran these all summer on the street and at the track (but I avoided highway speeds in the rain). When they are toast I will probably go to their 325/45R17 tires. The 325's have a tread width of 10.3",M&H now specs that a 17x9" wheel is OK.
