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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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Default Drag radials for 18's

So once I get the procharger installed I know the sumitomo's are not going to cut it. Since the car is no longer my daily driver I'm going to be looking at getting some drag radials. I really would like to get a set of prostars but since I've spent so much on the procharger it's not going to happen for a while. So my next option is to get a set of drag radials for my 18's. I'm looking to go with a taller tire something with more sidewall.

I've done some searching without much luck. Does a 305/45/18 or 305/40/18 work and does anyone have any pictures on a 99-04? I just run the steeda sport springs which was only good for about a 3/4" drop in the back so I have a lot of room for tire. Or what dr's are you guys running?
 

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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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Mickey Thompson has you covered with the best ones you can get for traction.

http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/s...StreetRadialII
 
Old Nov 24, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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Thanks for the chart...after using a tire/wheel size calculator the 305/45's definitely won't fit. Too tall...the 305/40's might fit but it would be tight and probably rub on hard launches. The 305/35's would fit for sure and are about 3/4" taller than what I'm running currently (285/35).

If anyone runs the 305/40's let me know...
 
Old Nov 24, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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they dont make a 305/40....

the 305/35 is 26.40"...which will probably help out those 4.10's you're running.

HOLY **** they're expensive....
 
Old Nov 25, 2009 | 06:30 AM
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Yeah the MT's don't come in 305/40 but Nitto has some DR's that do. They are pretty expensive but I don't drive the car much so they should last a long time.
 
Old Nov 25, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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You don't want a 305/40 that is to tall. The 305/35 or even the 315's would be best. And yes they are expensive because well they are drag radials lol. One good hard launch and they are worth every penny.
 
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