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Old 07-25-2014, 12:49 PM
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Default Drag Radials! What is the tallest tire I can go with?
I have 315 35 Zr17 Mickey thompson et streets now but i want to go to a taller tire! What is the tallest Radial i can fit under the rear of a C4 and not get any rub and still drive it on the street?
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Don't forgot to change your drive and driven gears when you change the outer tire diameter, otherwise your speedo will be off. Or you can use a speedometer calibrator.
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Mickey Thompson makes a 295/45/17 in their ET Street DR. They're listed at 27.2" tall. Not sure, but I'm guessing that would fit without a problem.

Amazon.com: Mickey Thompson ET Street Radial II - P295/45R17: Automotive Amazon.com: Mickey Thompson ET Street Radial II - P295/45R17: Automotive
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Why do you want the extra height? Better traction? Just curious.
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Originally Posted by ANTI VENOM
Why do you want the extra height? Better traction? Just curious.
Yes better traction. softer sidewall.
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Originally Posted by smooth1990
Yes better traction. softer sidewall.
I understand the theory, but I'm not sure how much is to be gained when using "street" tire pressures. I run drag radials pretty much all the time and they seem to handle pretty good.

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Originally Posted by ANTI VENOM
I understand the theory, but I'm not sure how much is to be gained when using "street" tire pressures. I run drag radials pretty much all the time and they seem to handle pretty good.

what radials do you run? Et streets hook up pretty good but at 600 RWHP they seem to get slippery in higher RPM in 2nd
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Nitto 555 drag radials. They aren't the stickest but I'm not at 600 RWHP. YET!!!!

I like them coz they handle well and match the front tires close enough that most don't know they are a DR.
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