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Old 04-16-2009, 01:32 PM
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With all that torque you must have a rolling start,otherwise by by tyres!
Old 04-16-2009, 02:06 PM
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anything I can do to help, better yet maybe you should put those Mickey Thompsons back on, those were a great decision
Please find another method of helping. Your harsh criticism sure does not help or encourage anyone, if anything it discourages my future posts to ask for help. Just .02 cents for ya.

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Old 04-17-2009, 02:26 PM
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Try looking into the Bridegstone RE11s. From what I've been reading, these are the stickiest non R compound tire that don't require heat like the Rs...these will be my next set.
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Try looking into the Bridegstone RE11s. From what I've been reading, these are the stickiest non R compound tire that don't require heat like the Rs...these will be my next set.
Thanks. Will definitely do some research on them.
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Thanks. Will definitely do some research on them.
The sizes for that tire are somewhat limited currently. I would also recommend that you pay attention to the load index rating. On our heavy cars I wouldn't go below 98 (1,653lbs rating per tire). The Michelin's I was runnig on the 20" rims were rated at only 93 (1,433lbs)...and both tires blew out. Maybe it was just a coincidence...but I have now become acutely aware of the load ratings.

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You wanna get better traction on the street roll around with mickey thompson et street radials. I have R888's and can spin them pretty easily. Much better than a street tire but not as good as a drag radial. Just some advice
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^^Definitely bring radials if I am going to run someone, but for cruising the R888s are pretty good. I had them on my E.

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