Ok I read about the R888's, but...(intended for folks with over 550 whp DD)

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Mar 26, 2008 | 09:03 AM

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thawk408

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I see you convinced yourself of that. Good luck convincing someone else.

JET

Says the man that couldnt get his dipstick unstuck....

Sure, 9.5 is not ideal, but it will work.

Mar 26, 2008 | 09:05 AM

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Is this why I can't find Mickey Thompson ET Streets Radials anywhere? Any more info on this?

Yes it is. I have had the new 18 DRs on order since the middle of Dec. and they tell me I wont see them till June.

Mar 26, 2008 | 09:48 AM

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Says the man that couldnt get his dipstick unstuck....

Sure, 9.5 is not ideal, but it will work.

Says the man who thinks a 305 will get him to stop spinning his tires.

JET

Mar 26, 2008 | 10:39 AM

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You won't break an axle with the R888's. Hard launching is where you are going to break an axle and the R888's won't get you to launch like a drag radial running 12psi. You still won't get any traction in first gear with the Toyo's. Your stock axles will be fine.

JET

You'd be surprised. I broke an axle hitting 2nd gear on the street on my bald tires! With stickier tires and an improper quick shift with clutch dumped out before getting back on the gas a sudden catch of traction could snap an axle, but this is very unlikely!

Mar 26, 2008 | 10:40 AM

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parts_murderer indeed.

Mar 26, 2008 | 10:47 AM

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parts_murderer indeed.

Mar 26, 2008 | 10:59 AM

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No doubt

Mar 26, 2008 | 11:06 AM

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Says the man who thinks a 305 will get him to stop spinning his tires.

JET

Guess you just missed my entire other post.

I recommended the 305 because it is the only nitto DR that is closest to the factory tire heigth. Of course lots of other variables come into play like: camber, suspension, road surface, when talking about traction. The nittos did a decent job of hooking me up at 19psi tho.

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