Street/Strip Tire

[LTb1ow]

Looking for a 28 inch tire, for a 17 inch tall, 9.5 inch wide rim. (OEM ZR1 rim)

Seems like that only option is a M&H radials.

[Blackbirdws6]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mtt-90000000964/overview/

MTs website lists them as 28s but summit says just a lil over 27"... Hmm

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

[LTb1ow]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/nit-183910/overview/

Real 28s

[Blackbirdws6]

Guess you are stuck with the M&H tires then. Those snow tires you posted from Nitto don't look ideal.

[LTb1ow]

Guess you are stuck with the M&H tires then. Those snow tires you posted from Nitto don't look ideal.

Just want some decent tires to roll around on the street with.

Plan A) Get 275s for ZR1s, and some sort of 28 inch radial for the back.

Plan B) Rock the prostars with 28 inch ET street radials on the rear and get some 10 ply or whatever "safe" skinny tire I can find for the fronts.

[Dudbird113]

17s?

[LTb1ow]

Yes?

Better than the ugly wheels I have on it now, car is a street car.

http://www.rims4less.com/proddetail.php?prod=FALKENZIEXS%2FTZ-01&firstatt=275&secondatt=50&thirdatt=17&cat=7&PHPSESSID=2a8cde2817c7500ec3807129717c171d

Or something in 255-55-17 size.

At this point, yes, I know I won't hook for ****, but I want the car to be back on 17s and not have a speedo thats way off. (tune will be for 28 inch slicks)

[WildBillyT]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/nit-183910/overview/

Real 28s

Better price for Real 28s:

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/searchTiresBySize.do?sortBy=prca&ar=50&fqs=true&rd=17&sw=false&cs=275

[LTb1ow]

Any thoughts on trying to mess with the tire specs to get a 28 inch tall tire, or stick with a 275?

(This thread can be moved to general tech if mods feel that its more general tech at this point)

[Paul Huryk]

28" tall is an "oddball" height for a 275 width street (not truck) tire.

I don't think any of the ones linked to above, besides the MT are going to have any real traction.

[WildBillyT]

28" tall is an "oddball" height for a 275 width street (not truck) tire.

I don't think any of the ones linked to above, besides the MT are going to have any real traction.

I'm with Paul on this one. A 28" 275 will be a truck tire size.

That Nitto is even listed as a "street truck/SUV" tire.

[LTb1ow]

Ok, kinda swaying back to a M&H drag radial at 28 inch tall, but thats gonna be $540 for the pair. Odds are I will need 28 inch slicks as well, but thinking for the majority of the coming spring/summer I will want a nice cruise tire that won't kick out on every shift.

These guys
http://www.jegs.com/i/M-H/676/ROD-19/10002/-1?parentProductId=754450

Perplexed.

[WildBillyT]

You don't want to run mismatched wheels, right?

[LTb1ow]

You don't want to run mismatched wheels, right?

I would run my old 17s that are collecting dust in teh attic.

28s on the back, 26s on teh front. dat rake.

[WildBillyT]

Ok, another question. What's "reasonable" price wise?

And there's nothing wrong with a 26/28 combo :shifty:

[LTb1ow]

$540 for the radial pair isn't bad, but just can't decide if I want to cheap out on "street" tires and spring for slicks now, or get nice radials and wait for slicks till late fall.

[Dave@EFX]

LTB1ow, if you haven't bought them yet, shoot me a PM and I'll see what I can do on pricing.

[LTb1ow]

Sent you a PM

[zraffz]

Mt Street Radials are a good street/strip tire IF you don't drive the car much. It hooks very well when you get them hot. I got about 5,000 miles out of a set lol.

Tried a set of Nittos, don't hook for crap.

[chknhwk01]

Drag-radals,work well..

[LTb1ow]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mtt-3794r/overview/

Fit on a stock ABS wheel?

[BonzoHansen]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mtt-3794r/overview/

Fit on a stock ABS wheel?

It says 8"-10" rim width.

[Dudbird113]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mtt-3794r/overview/

Fit on a stock ABS wheel?

Yes, but it will bulge out where the the tire meets the road

[LTb1ow]

It says 8"-10" rim width.

Says and does are never the same Mr Bonzo. :rofl:

Yes, but it will bulge out where the the tire meets the road

How badly?

[BonzoHansen]

Says and does are never the same Mr Bonzo.

I've never ran into a tire did not fit a rim that was in the allowable range. that is why the manufacturers post those values. If your question does this tire fit a 7" rim, absolutely not. Does it fit an 8" rim? Yes. Is it ideal? Probably not. M/T uses 9.5 for its posted measurements and usually that is the ideal rim width for a given size.

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

[LTb1ow]

I've never ran into a tire did not fit a rim that was in the allowable range. that is why the manufacturers post those values. If your question does this tire fit a 7" rim, absolutely not. Does it fit an 8" rim? Yes. Is it ideal? Probably not. M/T uses 9.5 for its posted measurements and usually that is the ideal rim width for a given size.

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

My Hoosiers say DOT approved but I would never attempt to daily on them, hence my curiosity about sizing.

Its in the range but that doesn't mean its particularly safe. Too much tire, too little wheel?

[sweetbmxrider]

Considering the rest of the car, you'll be fine.

[LTb1ow]

Meaning what.

[sweetbmxrider]

You'll be fine with too wide of a tire?

[BonzoHansen]

My Hoosiers say DOT approved but I would never attempt to daily on them, hence my curiosity about sizing.

Its in the range but that doesn't mean its particularly safe. Too much tire, too little wheel?

It fits, that is what they are telling you.

DOT approval has nothing to do with application. Snow tires are DOT approved and work fine as intended but are absolutely terrible on a 90* day.

[Featherburner]

My Hoosiers say DOT approved but I would never attempt to daily on them, hence my curiosity about sizing.

Its in the range but that doesn't mean its particularly safe. Too much tire, too little wheel?Right from Hoosiers web site." WARNING: DOT labeled Hoosier Racing Tires meet Department Of Transportation requirements for marking and performance only and are NOT INTENDED FOR HIGHWAY USE. It is unsafe to operate any Hoosier Racing Tire including DOT tires on public roads. The prohibited use of Hoosier Racing Tires on public roadways may result in loss of traction, unexpected loss of vehicle control, or sudden loss of tire pressure, resulting in a vehicle crash and possible injury or death. "

[NJSPEEDER]

When I had my 91 RS I drove around on Hoosier QTP's for about 2 years. They aren't as terrible as you would think. Certainly nothing to drive in a down pour but damp roads were fine.

[Dudbird113]

I dd my hoosier qtp. Had police behind me and nothing happened, when my opti blew stateys pulled behind me and checked my car over and said nothing. They handle pretty good for cheater slicks even in the rain

The mickeys tread width is 10.8 and a stock abs wheel is 8 so 1.4 overhang on each side. Seems like alot to me but mickey says it should be fine then it must be

[Dudbird113]

Alot of my friends dont even bat an eye to drive there slicks on the road

[LTb1ow]

I dd my hoosier qtp. Had police behind me and nothing happened, when my opti blew stateys pulled behind me and checked my car over and said nothing. They handle pretty good for cheater slicks even in the rain

The mickeys tread width is 10.8 and a stock abs wheel is 8 so 1.4 overhang on each side. Seems like alot to me but mickey says it should be fine then it must be

Alot of my friends dont even bat an eye to drive there slicks on the road

Its not that I don't think I can DD on them, I honestly could cause its a nice weather only car regardless, but, I couldn't afford to replace slicks twice a year or whatever it would be.

[Dudbird113]

Got maybe a thousand or so miles on mine

[coolmanvette75]

I'm in a similar situation with 15s right now. I have the ET Drags but idk how I feel about highway driving with them

[Dudbird113]

I'm in a similar situation with 15s right now. I have the ET Drags but idk how I feel about highway driving with them

Dont be a sissy lol. Nothing will happen unless you drive like an d-bag

[coolmanvette75]

Dont be a sissy lol. Nothing will happen unless you drive like an d-bag

Not scared for normal driving. Scared for if I do a 60-160 pull (tx2k) and the tires unload when I let off up top...

[WildBillyT]

Its not that I don't think I can DD on them, I honestly could cause its a nice weather only car regardless, but, I couldn't afford to replace slicks twice a year or whatever it would be.

If you whack a stone or nail you can't patch them either.

[Dudbird113]

Id use a radial, but on flip side guys go faster in the 1/4 and dont have any problem.

[BarneyMobile]

Your first choice (M&H Radial) I think would be your best bet for what you want out of a tire.

[LTb1ow]

Your first choice (M&H Radial) I think would be your best bet for what you want out of a tire.

Any first hand experiance with the brand in general?