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Old 12-28-2002, 09:24 PM   #1
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Default Can I drive 2500 miles round trip on 315/35/17 drag radials?

The longest leg will be 12 hours straight.

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Old 12-28-2002, 10:14 PM   #2
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No problem. Just pump 'em up to 35lbs or so to keep heat from building up in them(the car will handle better too) and your golden... :cheers:
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No problem. Just pump 'em up to 35lbs or so to keep heat from building up in them(the car will handle better too) and your golden... :cheers:
Many thanks.

I'll order them Monday, and strap them on Tuesday. :cheers:
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Old 12-29-2002, 12:08 PM   #4
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Pat that was my concern too.......but after speaking to the pro's here they told me the samething.....They told me if it rains be very careful.....I bought BFG DR's 315-35-17 from TireRack and I have them on 17 x 11 GS polished rims. :steering: ...Oh by the way your car looks awesome
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Old 12-29-2002, 03:31 PM   #5
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Oh by the way your car looks awesome
Thank you. Oh, by the way, your car looks FASTER.... :steering: :thumbs:
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Old 12-29-2002, 07:37 PM   #6
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Just don't get them wet. :lol:
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Old 01-01-2003, 04:36 PM   #7
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Default Re: Can I drive 2500 miles round trip on 315/35/17 drag radials? (Patrick96LT4)

Pat

i will be running my drag radial to daytona also.
your drag radial should fit in the back of the vet, mine will not because of the vert.

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