heff17

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Im looking into getting a set of Mickey Thompson P305/35R18 ET Street Radial Tires. I know these tires are great for the strip, which my car will be going to at most 4 times a season, but what would the tread life be on these tires for street driving? I know they will suck in the rain and bad weather, but i dont drive my camaro when its raining. I just want a tire that will hook hard on the street and cost under 240 a tire, ive got a good deal on a new set. Will they go 20-30k mi under normal street driving?

xpndbl3

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5-8k would be my guess

heff17

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Thats it? these tires must be soft.

heff17

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Anyone used these? General Tire's Ultra High Performance or UHP? they come in at about 200 a tire at tirerack. Ive searched and found people on here using their smaller tires but what about the big boys? Yall think they will last?

Bullydawg

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My Nitto 555r Drags lasted 2k miles. But the way I drive , I would think they could go about 12-14k miles.

xpndbl3

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wait do you want daily driver tires or tires that hook hard? they're not the same thing at all.

heff17

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im probably putting down close to 380rwhp and was looking for an economy street tire($200-$240 each) to hold the power. Im not looking to do wheel stands but with my stock 215 tires i have now, stock rs, i blow the tires off every time i hit the gas. I can buy hoosier slicks for the strip, im mainly looking for a street tire to hook good, and last.

heff17

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bump for any more good ideas

awilson82

Check out the MT Sportsman SR radial its what Im looking into for myself and Im in about the same boat as you just more power

heff17

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u think these 6684 26X12.00R18LT would go on 10.5 inch rims? They say 8-10" on the site

awilson82

Should but dont quote me on that. If in doubt throw MT an email or call....

Stroked87IrocZ

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Im running a set of MT drag radials 275/50r16.Im running approx 550 hp at the wheels and i do NOT spin.Great on the street and strip they hook very hard.I paid 189 a peice for them from jegs

heff17

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i want these tires bad but i called MT today and they told me the life span of their ET street's were 5-7k miles. I dont really want to change tires every time i change my oil. at $200 a tire

xpndbl3

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for a daily driver get some normal street tires and realize that they will never hook as well as a tire that won't last long. It's a tradeoff so if you plan on putting tons of miles on the car then a drag radial isn't for you if your wallet can't handle the expense. Plus driving in the rain would be a bear with the M/T drag radials.

Stroked87IrocZ

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Very true.I got stuck in the rain with my MT drag radials with a 9" coan 4000 stall convertor....i almost didnt get going again each time i had to stop.