Best drag radials

ivan48humble · July 20th, 2008, 12:12 PM

I am looking for EXPERIENCED drivers with late model mustangs who have used Mickey Thompson 26" ET Streets and ET Street radials. I only have about 325 rwhp and I am interested in getting some good track only tires with some 15" rims. I know holeshot wheels are probably the cheapest and lightest best fitting rims right now right? Weld rims wont fit right? I am planning on getting ET STreets 26 x 11.5 - 15 which are a harder compound but alot lighter than the ET STreet Radials. I know that most people use the radials because they have a softer compound but they are alot heavier then the bias ply!!!! So because I have relatively little rwhp and have every basic bolt on I know need to get every pony to the floor. What have each of you experienced with these combos?

RStrick0352 · July 20th, 2008, 12:24 PM

I run the 26x11.50 17 bias ply et streets at the track. I pull consistent 1.6 60 foot times. I think I was limited by power and by gearing, I run 3.73's shoulda got 4.10's. I was in the same boat as you with power, and still havent had a chance to run them on nitrous, but where I have my window switch set I'm already completely hooked so I dont think it will affect me much. I will be going with the radials next though, I dont like the feeling of wandering down the track the bias plies give me.

FX4DTUF · July 20th, 2008, 12:30 PM

ok no.1 you defently do not want nt555r's they suck on the track ive experianced that 1st hand in my buddies new age gt on a 200 shot if anything stick with the m/t drag radials

06VistaBlueGT · July 20th, 2008, 10:28 PM

I ran the ET Street radials (17") last year and loved them. The only thing I don't like about them is they are about an inch shorter than stock tires so they look funny but they do help with gearing a little. This year I'm running M&H's and like them as much if not more than the Mickey's. They are 28" so they are an inch taller than stock which hurts gearing but I have 4.10's so they are fine. Mickey now makes a 17" radial that is around 27". If my new M&H's don't come in by the end of the week, I'll be getting the Mickey's.

qwik48r · July 20th, 2008, 10:32 PM

MT's are what I run on my Drag truck... cuts 1.8's 1.7 with a 3600 stall

tribaltek · July 20th, 2008, 11:12 PM

I use M/T's, but I'm not very experienced...

06GTMustang89 · July 20th, 2008, 11:14 PM

my M&H's sticks really well...

blackhavok · July 21st, 2008, 12:26 AM

the m/t 26x11.5-15 hook very well... i pull 1.60-1.595's consistent... also i have mmr rear col overs....consider those as well... they are the shit.

July 20th, 2008, 12:12 PM	#1
ivan48humble Regular 2006 Mustang GT 1/8 mile 8.34@83.6 in tropical Miami with heavy rims and street radials Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 159 iTrader: 0 reviews	Best drag radials I am looking for EXPERIENCED drivers with late model mustangs who have used Mickey Thompson 26" ET Streets and ET Street radials. I only have about 325 rwhp and I am interested in getting some good track only tires with some 15" rims. I know holeshot wheels are probably the cheapest and lightest best fitting rims right now right? Weld rims wont fit right? I am planning on getting ET STreets 26 x 11.5 - 15 which are a harder compound but alot lighter than the ET STreet Radials. I know that most people use the radials because they have a softer compound but they are alot heavier then the bias ply!!!! So because I have relatively little rwhp and have every basic bolt on I know need to get every pony to the floor. What have each of you experienced with these combos?

July 20th, 2008, 12:24 PM	#2
RStrick0352 Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 11.40 @ 121 mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 660 iTrader: 0 reviews	I run the 26x11.50 17 bias ply et streets at the track. I pull consistent 1.6 60 foot times. I think I was limited by power and by gearing, I run 3.73's shoulda got 4.10's. I was in the same boat as you with power, and still havent had a chance to run them on nitrous, but where I have my window switch set I'm already completely hooked so I dont think it will affect me much. I will be going with the radials next though, I dont like the feeling of wandering down the track the bias plies give me. __________________ GT 6sp Grabber Orange For mods check my garage. 349 rwhp, 331 rwtrq Naturally Aspirated 445 rwhp, 495 rwtrq 100 Shot 60ft: 1.74 1/4: 12.15 @ 112.43 N/A 60ft: 1.71 11.40 @ 121.18 100 shot Nitrous

July 20th, 2008, 12:30 PM	#3
FX4DTUF MM's Ford Truck Guy 99 ranger,2010 ranger does nice burnouts Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 1,382 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok no.1 you defently do not want nt555r's they suck on the track ive experianced that 1st hand in my buddies new age gt on a 200 shot if anything stick with the m/t drag radials __________________ 1999 xlt 2.5 ranger lowered 5/6 on 17in bullits 2010 4.0 xlt ranger lowered 4/5 on 18in dd bullits

July 20th, 2008, 10:32 PM	#5
qwik48r MM Fanatic alotta shit no fat girls fast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: in the woods Posts: 3,681 iTrader: 1 reviews	MT's are what I run on my Drag truck... cuts 1.8's 1.7 with a 3600 stall __________________ mind your business what i drive... i'm on a fucking mustang forum. qwik's build

July 20th, 2008, 11:12 PM	#6
tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,508 iTrader: 1 reviews	I use M/T's, but I'm not very experienced... __________________ '06 Whipple'd Mustang GT (Coming Soon) '02 Supercharged Harley-Davidson F-150 (Sold) '05 Mustang GT (Sold)

July 20th, 2008, 10:28 PM	#4
06VistaBlueGT Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT 12.76@105 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stark County, Ohio Posts: 878 iTrader: 0 reviews	I ran the ET Street radials (17") last year and loved them. The only thing I don't like about them is they are about an inch shorter than stock tires so they look funny but they do help with gearing a little. This year I'm running M&H's and like them as much if not more than the Mickey's. They are 28" so they are an inch taller than stock which hurts gearing but I have 4.10's so they are fine. Mickey now makes a 17" radial that is around 27". If my new M&H's don't come in by the end of the week, I'll be getting the Mickey's.

July 20th, 2008, 11:14 PM	#7
06GTMustang89 MM Fanatic 2006 Mustang GT 6spd 12.61@109mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,178 iTrader: 0 reviews	my M&H's sticks really well... __________________ JLT CAI: KOOKS LT's: Comp NSR II's: 4.56's: TR6060: Steeda LCA, UCA: QA1's: Roush rear springs...see garage for more.

July 21st, 2008, 12:26 AM	#8
blackhavok Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT 10.82@125.2 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: McAllen, Texas Posts: 752 iTrader: 0 reviews	the m/t 26x11.5-15 hook very well... i pull 1.60-1.595's consistent... also i have mmr rear col overs....consider those as well... they are the shit. __________________ www.RADMustangs.com www.s197Performance.com Bassani Crew Member #2 10.82@125.2

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