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what kind of tires - 4/28/2008 7:00:56 PM

Jsierzega

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im looking to put some good track tires on my stock rims. wht would you guys recommend? size, brand, and style would all be appreciated.
thanks guys

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RE: what kind of tires - 4/28/2008 7:15:41 PM

kn0x`

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I'm wondering the same thing. Would 255/45/18 be a good size? Could I go 265? I picked out the General Exclaim Ultra High Performance...they seem good.

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RE: what kind of tires - 4/28/2008 7:18:11 PM

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It appears as though your car came with the Pony Package, which has 17x8" rims. That being the case, the 275/50R17 (28" dia) M&H Racemaster DR's will fit. I've seen people mount the 275 Mickey Thompson ET Streets (about 26" dia) on the stock rim, but their shorter aspect ratio really looks like it cups the tire. But for the track, that might be OK (with lower psi).

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RE: what kind of tires - 4/28/2008 7:23:42 PM

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where is the best place to buy these

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RE: what kind of tires - 4/28/2008 7:25:21 PM

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You can buy DR's from Jegs, Summit, or direct from M&H or MT. I bought my M&H DR's from Evolution Performance in Aston, PA.

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Best 60' .... 1.906
Best 1/8 ... 9.141 @ 76.29
Best 1/4 ... 14.312 @ 95.67

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RE: what kind of tires - 4/28/2008 7:36:03 PM

Jsierzega

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how much better were your 60's and 1/4's

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RE: what kind of tires - 4/28/2008 8:01:43 PM

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i use the MT's at 20psi and i found huge gains in my 60ft

i was livin above 2.1 sec 60ft and now consistently 1.96-9

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2006 4.0L V6 Mustang 5spd
Suspension Techniques springs - Flowmaster Muffler
KN aircharger intake - SCT Xcal2 TUNED MYSELF-
18x9 Deep Dish, Black Bullet Rim w/ Diamond Cut Lip -
Ford Racing Posi-Trac - Strange 3.73 gears -

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RE: what kind of tires - 4/28/2008 8:05:04 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: ricekiller06

i use the MT's at 20psi and i found huge gains in my 60ft

i was livin above 2.1 sec 60ft and now consistently 1.96-9

About the same for me, 'cept I was in 1.93x land after the DR's...

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Best 60' .... 1.906
Best 1/8 ... 9.141 @ 76.29
Best 1/4 ... 14.312 @ 95.67

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RE: what kind of tires - 4/28/2008 8:08:30 PM

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yeah im hoping to make my way there still trying to get the launch just right

if i may ask 28HopHup what rpm did you launch at?

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2006 4.0L V6 Mustang 5spd
Suspension Techniques springs - Flowmaster Muffler
KN aircharger intake - SCT Xcal2 TUNED MYSELF-
18x9 Deep Dish, Black Bullet Rim w/ Diamond Cut Lip -
Ford Racing Posi-Trac - Strange 3.73 gears -

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