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Old 02-24-2007, 09:19 PM
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How much of a gain can be expected with a set of drag radials?
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how bad is your traction? whats your setup? too many variables really
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Traction is not to bad but could be better, depends on the track prep, but most of the time I get a 5ft or so slight spin.
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not much then, maybe .05 in the big end.
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Depends what youre going from. From a 31" all terrain to a 26" DR. I went .5 better. From a 28" slick to a DR Ill have to let you know.

A lot depends on what kind of traction issues you have now, what the overal diameter change will be, and what weight changes will be. Going from a 75/55 20 to a 255/50 16 (dr) will give you a pretty good gain. If you have the stock 16's you wont gain as much
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Pretty much same size tire only difference is 275/60/15 is what is on there now and the drag radial is 275/50/15. I was just looking for maybe a .1 or so every little bit helps.
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It would probably help you out quite a bit. The Mickey Thompson radials would probably be your best bet. I am about to try some in that size on my 90 SS. My only mod was removed cat and a magnaflow muffler, and I wouldn't get any traction. Going to try them on the stock steel wheels with factory G80 limited slip. If they don't work out, I will get 10" rims and try to fit a wider tire.
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You should get that .1 you're wanting. Its a slightly smaller tire, and will hook a little better. If you can get your 60' down a little you'll defiantly get your .1 in the 1/4. My bet is you would benefit more from a little suspension work though
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I love running the M/T DR's. The best 60' i have pulled with them on the truck is 1.610 and get consistent 1.6's on the spray.
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i run the 28 inch m and h racemaster drag radials on the 16 inch rim and they hook like gangbusters on the street


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