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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 12:54 AM
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i am looking at buying some drag radials in this next coming month and running a 16in rim, what would be a good size, i want a wide tire and something that will really hook up good, i can get 2 MT drag radials for 140 sincemy friend works at a tire store. is that a good price and what size should i go with?
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 01:03 AM
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245/50/16

i like my BFG drags, but they are also the only drags I have ever owned. I'll be buying either a set of MT's or another set of BFG's for my 10.5 wheels pretty soon
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 01:07 AM
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I was very happy with my Nitto's. they performed well for street driving and hooked very well on and off the track.
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 02:22 AM
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yeah im still shopping brands im just trying to find the biggest tire i can fit in there and be okay with it
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 02:30 AM
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I have used BFGs and Nittos. I have to say the Nittos hook better on the street but they are smaller and that messes me up in the 1/4. On the track there isn't any difference in the traction for me. Just because of the size difference I am going to go with BFGs or Mickey Thompsons next time.
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 05:36 AM
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i run m/t ET drags...

i have also ran around on M/T DR'S and there alright,i use those if i dont plan on any trips to the track,otherwise i drive around on my et drags all over the place.
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 08:59 AM
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I run the M/T drag radials on my pony rims 255/50/16 they work great for what they are. I also have my quad shocks removed.
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 09:03 AM
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If you can get 2 mt radials for 150 do that. You can't beat that price.
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 09:05 AM
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Something I forgot to add, I belive the M/T's are on back order till April, dont quote me on that though.
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 09:23 AM
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The Mt drag radials are on backorder. That's why i bought another set of BFG's. I've used them for years and have been happy with them. Hopefully when these wear out the mt's will be available.



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