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Old 06-05-2016, 03:24 AM   #1
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Tires for my 72

Guys what are you running on your trucks that are over 500hp. Need something sticky without going full drag. Thanks!!!
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Old 06-05-2016, 09:02 AM   #2
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Guys what are you running on your trucks that are over 500hp. Need something sticky without going full drag. Thanks!!!
"Full drag" has a different meaning these days.

Hello to a fellow Mountaineer! I have been taking my rusty body panels to a media blaster in St. Albans since last year. Byrd of Pray, have you heard of that outfit?
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Old 06-05-2016, 06:59 PM   #3
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Re: Tires for my 72

Yea they're just right down the road from me
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Old 06-05-2016, 07:42 PM   #4
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nitto
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Old 06-05-2016, 07:46 PM   #5
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nitto

Nitto what ?
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Old 06-06-2016, 11:58 AM   #6
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Re: Tires for my 72

Sorry thought you just needed a brand. Nitto 555R
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Old 06-06-2016, 03:39 PM   #7
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Sorry thought you just needed a brand. Nitto 555R
That's what I figured I just wanted to make sure on the model.
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Old 06-06-2016, 10:19 PM   #8
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Re: Tires for my 72

What wheels? Tire size? How often do you drive it? Are you opposed to quick tire wear? Do you drive it in the rain?

I had a set of 26" Mickey Thompson ET street radials on my last quick street car. Only got 5-6k miles out of them and they were super sketchy in the rain. They absolutely kicked ass on the dry street though, a car that would spin through third dead hooked from a stop... I was happy but need to know your real expectations for a good answer.
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Old 06-07-2016, 01:23 AM   #9
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Re: Tires for my 72

American racing wheels. 275/60/15s on it now. Like to go alittle wider. I won't be driving it everyday. I have another truck I drive more often. Tire wear isn't a big deal but I'd like to get a decent amount out of a tire. No rain driving.
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Old 06-08-2016, 10:52 PM   #10
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You could stick with the 275/60 with the M/T street radial or a similar competitive tire like the Nitto/M&H/Hoosier or if you want the max rubber on the pavement they make a 325/50, on a 10" wheel that would get you a LOT of hook for the street in a 500 +/- hp truck as long as the suspension is set up correct.
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