MT DRs or... need advice step in

[Eagle]

I'm looking to put something like the MT drag radial (or stickier) on my car for certain "events"... considering my options.

I've thought about another set of 02 WS6 rims and just slappin a set of MTs on.

The other option (more expensive option) is to get another set of wheels and go even stickier than the MT DR. The car won't see all THAT much track time, mostly street miles... so I'm not sure if slicks/skinnies are what I'm really looking for.

Everyone puts TTIIs on TAs... so not sure I want to go that route either, but I'd consider it if the right deal came along.

What yall think?

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[PANDA]

I think MT makes the best DR's....

I have 2 01-02 WS6 wheels if you need.

 

[Eagle]

Whats ur price?

 

[PANDA]

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[Eagle]

Thanks, Panda.

 

[CrawlinTBSS]

MT DR is your best bet for a true drag radial if you still wanna see road time. with full new tire and tread they are OKAY in the rain. not great. youll still slide around a bit. but if you want stickier and DOT, go with MT ET Streets. thats what i ran. slick with 3 tread lines. both work very good. i ran tubes in my ET streets tho so i could run a low pressure and not worry about the bead unseating.

 

[Eagle]

The car doesn't see rain, so ET Streets might be the answer. Wonder if I can tube them on stock rims?

Looks like the MT DRs JUST fit on stock WS6 rims...

http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/strip.php?item=ETStreetRadial

 

[CrawlinTBSS]

yeah they make the DR is all sizes up to 17 i think. i ahd 17s for awhile.

the ET street may come in a 17" but i think the slicks may be 15s only. not sure on 16s for slicks tho. and not sure what size those TA wheels ur talkn about are.

 

[b00ya]

i had 16" MT ET streets on my formula, id suggest those. 17 just doesnt leave enough sidewall even for a DR

 

[32vMonte]

I heard good things about the MT ET streets. They hook

 

[Bad00SS]

I'm looking to put something like the MT drag radial (or stickier) on my car for certain "events"... considering my options.

I've thought about another set of 02 WS6 rims and just slappin a set of MTs on.
What yall think?

Is your car a 6-speed? M/T specifically states you shouldnt run the M/T drag radial with manual transmissions. with race clutches like a spec stage 3 for example it engauges too hard and the sidewall is too stiff which results in wheel spin. with an et street the sidewall will flex and wrinkle and work best with manual trans cars. if yours is auto you would be fine with either.

it sounds like your buying another set of rims regardless, so why not buy prostars or draglites. i picked mine up used for around $400 with tires on ls1tech classifieds. a 15" rim will give you more sidewall and better hook for sure. stock t/a wheels in a 17 even with the 17" et streets they make wont hook nearly as well.

 

[Eagle]

Yep, I do have a M6... and a stiff clutch. Blech, now what.

 

[UWISHU1]

M/T ET drags hook really well on the street or track

 

[Bad00SS]

Yep, I do have a M6... and a stiff clutch. Blech, now what.

i run a m/t et street on a 15" rim and my shit hooks like a mofo. u need some used prostars man

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

Yes, prostars! Just put a slick on them though.

 

[Smokinhot]

i had 16" MT ET streets on my formula, id suggest those. 17 just doesnt leave enough sidewall even for a DR

x2

 

[M@]

QTP > ET Streets...

ET's like to be hotter to hook decently, QTP's are much less sensitive to tire temp.

 

[Eagle]

Now I just need a set of rims for CHEAP... damn car is breakin the bank!

 

[CrawlinTBSS]

search hard and u can find a sick deal on sets. i got a set of 15x10 w/ 325s and 15x3.5s with front runners for 550$. which is a steal most people sell for 700+ on a set.

 

[Eagle]

I really want to keep the stock look tho. I don't really want to roll full time on slicks.

So, lets assume for now - STOCK RIMS.

What tire to use? I've got Nitto 555RII's on there now and they aren't half bad, but I am going to need MORE when the nitrous comes in here soon...

 

[Bad00SS]

if you have to use a 17" rim get some et streets they make em in an equivalent size to a 275/40/17.