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Hazieview · 09-11-2011, 02:00 AM

I'm debating on whether or not I should get me a pair of MT street legal drag radials.

315/60r15
http://www.shop.speedunlimited.com/p...ag-radial.aspx

Would anyone recommend NOT getting them? Are they too slick to drive in rain? Good for everyday use?

Thanks!
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67_SS396 · 09-11-2011, 02:05 AM

It depends on your thought of every day use. Do you drive 15 miles a day or, like me, drive 50+ miles a day? I can tell you they are no fun in the rain.
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rwhit57 · 09-11-2011, 02:07 AM

I ran the BF Goodrich drag radials on my 80 Malibu, and no they are not real safe in wet conditions. They are primarily for driving to and from the track or a weekend warrior. I had another set of tires for daily use. Besides that they are way too expensive to be wearing out just driving around.

rwhit57 · 09-11-2011, 02:14 AM

Another thing I thought of is the air pressure. To run them daily you would have to put too much psi in them. If I remember right I ran about 20-25 to the track and limped home with about 15.

WarBeard · 09-11-2011, 02:44 AM

I believe they only come with 2/32's of tread depth so they will be worn out in no time. Real soft rubber. Not worth it IMO.

Hazieview · 09-11-2011, 06:10 AM

That's what I figured... Which sucks!

I have been searching for the same size tire in just a regular radial and I can not find it.

All the street tires have a wide sectional width and a very narrow tread width.

I need a street tire that has a minimum of these dementions:
Tire Diameter 30.00 in.
Section Width 12.90 in.
Tread Width 11.90 in

Any suggestions?

**lolife99** · 09-11-2011, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hazieview

That's what I figured... Which sucks!

I have been searching for the same size tire in just a regular radial and I can not find it.
All the street tires have a wide sectional width and a very narrow tread width.

I need a street tire that has a minimum of these dementions:
Tire Diameter 30.00 in.
Section Width 12.90 in.
Tread Width 11.90 in

Any suggestions?

How about a 30X12.00R15LT Street Radial?
http://www.jegs.com/i/Mickey-Thompso...oductId=758838

All the Radial sizes:
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/s...em=SportsmanSR

mooseknuckles · 09-11-2011, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hazieview

That's what I figured... Which sucks!

I have been searching for the same size tire in just a regular radial and I can not find it.

All the street tires have a wide sectional width and a very narrow tread width.

I need a street tire that has a minimum of these dementions:
Tire Diameter 30.00 in.
Section Width 12.90 in.
Tread Width 11.90 in

Any suggestions?

check these out...

92GMCDriver · 09-11-2011, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hazieview

I'm debating on whether or not I should get me a pair of MT street legal drag radials.

315/60r15
http://www.shop.speedunlimited.com/p...ag-radial.aspx

Would anyone recommend NOT getting them? Are they too slick to drive in rain? Good for everyday use?

Thanks!
Posted via Mobile Device

My buddy has these on his swb square, he drives it often but they get soft and like to throw rocks everywhere. i wouldnt recommend them if you worry about rock chips.

mooseknuckles · 09-11-2011, 07:59 PM

..you def don't want to drive in the rain with et streets...and with the soft compound they'll wear real quick.

Meatman · 09-11-2011, 10:59 PM

They will wear out in probably under 5k with even just normal street driving. You can drive them in the rain......but 30 mph tops or you will be in the ditch. Got caught in the rain last nite with mine on way to Kc. 30 mph on I70 in pouring down rain = not fun. I have a spool and which is even harder on tires and they hold up well. They hook amazing on the street too. Mickeys are the best drag radial imo.

**lolife99** · 09-12-2011, 10:41 AM

Not a radial,... but more normal looking.
29'' x 12.5'' - 15''LT

http://www.jegs.com/i/Mickey-Thompso...oductId=755803

jrcaprai · 09-13-2011, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Not a radial,... but more normal looking.
29'' x 12.5'' - 15''LT

http://www.jegs.com/i/Mickey-Thompso...oductId=755803

I had these and they sucked

Hazieview · 09-13-2011, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrcaprai

I had these and they sucked

I don't know why but that made me bust out laughing. Short, simple, and to the point.

I wonder if I could fit a tire with a 13.5 inch section width. Man it would be tite.

68Timber · 09-13-2011, 09:28 PM

I have 325/50-15 BFG drag radials on my 79 2wd Blazer. The top has been off for almost 2 years now, so I don't have a clue how they do in the rain. Mine is a weekend toy, so I have no idea how fast they wear doing DD. They do ride well.

jrcaprai · 09-14-2011, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRUISER

I have 325/50-15 BFG drag radials on my 79 2wd Blazer. The top has been off for almost 2 years now, so I don't have a clue how they do in the rain. Mine is a weekend toy, so I have no idea how fast they wear doing DD. They do ride well.

I have the same on mine now, and they Suck in the Rain... I guess if you have no power they would be okay...

Moostifer · 09-12-2011, 03:59 PM

I switched from Mickey T Sportsmans to the Hoosier Pro street radials... night and day difference!

Hazieview · 09-12-2011, 08:17 PM

What about these? Will they fit under the stock fenderwell of my '81?
13.4" section width is cutting it pretty close!!!

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HOO-19275/

Brand Hoosier Racing Tire
Manufacturer's Part Number 19275
Part Type Tires
Product Line Hoosier Pro Street Tires
Summit Racing Part Number HOO-19275

Tire Size 31 x 12.50-15
Wheel Diameter 15 in.
Sidewall Style Blackwall
Tire Construction Radial
Directional Yes
Tire Diameter 30.50 in.
Section Width 13.40 in.
Tread Width 10.30 in.
Minimum Recommended Wheel Width 8.50 in.
Maximum Recommended Wheel Width 11.00 in.
Speed Rating H
Asymmetrical Tread Pattern No
DOT-Approved No
Tube Required No
Max Load Single (lbs) 1,520 lbs.

These steel-belted Pro Street radial tires from Hoosier deliver amazing highway stability and a comfortable ride in monster sizes. The "Pro Street" tread pattern and clean black sidewall are the perfect complement to your street machine or hot rod

mooseknuckles · 09-12-2011, 09:56 PM

I was under the impression that you were looking for a drag radial or cheater slick to run on the street....my bad

Hazieview · 09-13-2011, 12:41 AM

It's cool. Yeah I'm really looking for a fat A$$ tire that looks stock

gchemist · 09-13-2011, 09:54 PM

I drive some UHP Grabbers on my 96 Jimmy.

I like them. They tow very well. Wet weather handling is great. I was interested in stopping my Jimmy from going through red light. As they wear down, they do loose some grip. I got 60,000 mile before replacing the first set. I'm on my second set. I would like to test them on my C10. I bet they would hold the ZZ4 better than the current BF tires.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 09-14-2011, 08:57 PM

does anybody have some real world experince for daily driving on either the mickey thompsons or bfgs other than the suck in the rain? (dont all slicks suck in the rain?) i was gonna ask this on the forum today but i found this conveinent topic already started lol

MikeJones16 · 09-14-2011, 10:17 PM

I use Mickey thompsons ET streets II on my car for when i take it on the street. Theyre great at my power level. 360rwhp

PokeyC10 · 09-17-2011, 07:33 PM

I used BFG DR's on my car (420 rwhp), they lasted about 6k with about 15 passes at the strip. When the weather gets above 65 they are great, not really noisy. I will be putting some Drag Radials on my stepper when I am done with getting it painted. Going to try out the Nitto NT05R's this time.

09-11-2011, 02:00 AM	#1
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	Street legal drag radials for everyday use? I'm debating on whether or not I should get me a pair of MT street legal drag radials. 315/60r15 http://www.shop.speedunlimited.com/p...ag-radial.aspx Would anyone recommend NOT getting them? Are they too slick to drive in rain? Good for everyday use? Thanks! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1981 Chevy short/wide. SB400 350th

09-11-2011, 02:05 AM	#2
67_SS396 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Blue Ridge, Tx Posts: 1,172	Re: Street legal drag radials for everyday use? It depends on your thought of every day use. Do you drive 15 miles a day or, like me, drive 50+ miles a day? I can tell you they are no fun in the rain. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Fawker Fab three seater rock crawler buggy 498 BBC/SM465/203/205 doubler, propane, 5.13's, 42" PB Rockers '66 C10 - The new hot rod '77 3+3 Dually - 12 valve 4wd conversion tow rig project '28 Ford 2 door sedan street rod RevLimit Offroad "Hang on beer, we can do this."

09-11-2011, 02:07 AM	#3
rwhit57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulsa,Okla Posts: 590	Re: Street legal drag radials for everyday use? I ran the BF Goodrich drag radials on my 80 Malibu, and no they are not real safe in wet conditions. They are primarily for driving to and from the track or a weekend warrior. I had another set of tires for daily use. Besides that they are way too expensive to be wearing out just driving around.

09-11-2011, 02:14 AM	#4
rwhit57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulsa,Okla Posts: 590	Re: Street legal drag radials for everyday use? Another thing I thought of is the air pressure. To run them daily you would have to put too much psi in them. If I remember right I ran about 20-25 to the track and limped home with about 15.

09-11-2011, 02:44 AM	#5
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: Street legal drag radials for everyday use? I believe they only come with 2/32's of tread depth so they will be worn out in no time. Real soft rubber. Not worth it IMO. __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.

09-11-2011, 06:10 AM	#6
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	Re: Street legal drag radials for everyday use? That's what I figured... Which sucks! I have been searching for the same size tire in just a regular radial and I can not find it. All the street tires have a wide sectional width and a very narrow tread width. I need a street tire that has a minimum of these dementions: Tire Diameter 30.00 in. Section Width 12.90 in. Tread Width 11.90 in Any suggestions? __________________ 1981 Chevy short/wide. SB400 350th

09-11-2011, 07:59 PM	#10
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Street legal drag radials for everyday use? ..you def don't want to drive in the rain with et streets...and with the soft compound they'll wear real quick. __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

09-11-2011, 10:59 PM	#11
Meatman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 604	Re: Street legal drag radials for everyday use? They will wear out in probably under 5k with even just normal street driving. You can drive them in the rain......but 30 mph tops or you will be in the ditch. Got caught in the rain last nite with mine on way to Kc. 30 mph on I70 in pouring down rain = not fun. I have a spool and which is even harder on tires and they hold up well. They hook amazing on the street too. Mickeys are the best drag radial imo. __________________ Daily-94 K2500 350 5spd extended cab longbox Project Red Velvet-68 C20 396-th400-AC-PS-PB-all original except for the 8 track and the gun rack. Build thread>>>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495881 My 01 TA and 88 Formula hide in the garage. :-)

09-12-2011, 10:41 AM	#12
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Street legal drag radials for everyday use? Not a radial,... but more normal looking. 29'' x 12.5'' - 15''LT http://www.jegs.com/i/Mickey-Thompso...oductId=755803 Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-13-2011, 09:28 PM	#15
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Street legal drag radials for everyday use? I have 325/50-15 BFG drag radials on my 79 2wd Blazer. The top has been off for almost 2 years now, so I don't have a clue how they do in the rain. Mine is a weekend toy, so I have no idea how fast they wear doing DD. They do ride well. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

09-12-2011, 03:59 PM	#17
Moostifer a fool with no money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Overton, Tx Posts: 532	Re: Street legal drag radials for everyday use? I switched from Mickey T Sportsmans to the Hoosier Pro street radials... night and day difference! __________________ Basicly stock 83 SWB with a few Bolt-ons before, during and still during http://photobucket.com/albums/y251/moostifer/truck/ http://photobucket.com/albums/y251/moostifer/motor/

09-12-2011, 08:17 PM	#18
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	Re: Street legal drag radials for everyday use? What about these? Will they fit under the stock fenderwell of my '81? 13.4" section width is cutting it pretty close!!! http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HOO-19275/ Brand Hoosier Racing Tire Manufacturer's Part Number 19275 Part Type Tires Product Line Hoosier Pro Street Tires Summit Racing Part Number HOO-19275 Tire Size 31 x 12.50-15 Wheel Diameter 15 in. Sidewall Style Blackwall Tire Construction Radial Directional Yes Tire Diameter 30.50 in. Section Width 13.40 in. Tread Width 10.30 in. Minimum Recommended Wheel Width 8.50 in. Maximum Recommended Wheel Width 11.00 in. Speed Rating H Asymmetrical Tread Pattern No DOT-Approved No Tube Required No Max Load Single (lbs) 1,520 lbs. These steel-belted Pro Street radial tires from Hoosier deliver amazing highway stability and a comfortable ride in monster sizes. The "Pro Street" tread pattern and clean black sidewall are the perfect complement to your street machine or hot rod __________________ 1981 Chevy short/wide. SB400 350th

09-12-2011, 09:56 PM	#19
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Street legal drag radials for everyday use? I was under the impression that you were looking for a drag radial or cheater slick to run on the street....my bad __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

09-13-2011, 12:41 AM	#20
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	Re: Street legal drag radials for everyday use? It's cool. Yeah I'm really looking for a fat A$$ tire that looks stock __________________ 1981 Chevy short/wide. SB400 350th

09-13-2011, 09:54 PM	#21
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Street legal drag radials for everyday use? I drive some UHP Grabbers on my 96 Jimmy. I like them. They tow very well. Wet weather handling is great. I was interested in stopping my Jimmy from going through red light. As they wear down, they do loose some grip. I got 60,000 mile before replacing the first set. I'm on my second set. I would like to test them on my C10. I bet they would hold the ZZ4 better than the current BF tires. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos



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INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Street legal drag radials for everyday use? does anybody have some real world experince for daily driving on either the mickey thompsons or bfgs other than the suck in the rain? (dont all slicks suck in the rain?) i was gonna ask this on the forum today but i found this conveinent topic already started lol __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

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MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: Street legal drag radials for everyday use? I use Mickey thompsons ET streets II on my car for when i take it on the street. Theyre great at my power level. 360rwhp __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098

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PokeyC10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 39	Re: Street legal drag radials for everyday use? I used BFG DR's on my car (420 rwhp), they lasted about 6k with about 15 passes at the strip. When the weather gets above 65 they are great, not really noisy. I will be putting some Drag Radials on my stepper when I am done with getting it painted. Going to try out the Nitto NT05R's this time.

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