Question on best 17'' drag radial

[Nates GTS Viper]

looking for drag radials for a set of ccw rims i have that i want to be able to drive to and from my local track. i was wondering if the m&h 390/40/17 will fit on a 96 Gts with kw coilovers. the specs are 14.30'' section width, 12.50'' tread width and 29.50'' tall. i know that it is a bit big but would it work with the coilovers is my only question. thanks in advance

 

[Madduc]

I use the Hoosier DOT Drag radial in 335/35-17. I think the one you picked is too tall, but others may prove me wrong.

 

[1TONY1]

Based on my experience with 28" tall ET streets you will have to do work to get them on due to the height. I also have the Hoosier drag radial. It is the same tread width as the M&H but I don't think it is street legal if that matters to you. Doesn't have a treaded look either. MT has a 315/17 with tread.

 

[Ricketts]

I know quite a few people who've had good luck with the Hoosiers, plus I will be buying a set for my car.

 

[sdaddy]

I ran the 17" Hoosiers and liked them, but with the 3.07 rear, I could not get above 120 without hitting the rev limiter in 3rd gear. They are not all that tall. I switched to 18" wheels to go to the taller MT ET Streets and pick up about 7 MPH in 3rd. They are 28.49 inches tall and barely clear the wheel wells on a stock ride height. I have not been to the strip with them yet. I felt a lot more comfortable doing street driving on the MT ET Streets as they have a tread pattern unlike the Hoosiers that only had two grooves. They are 345's which are a little wider than the Hoosier 335's also.

 

[viper k]

i use hoosier drag radial 335/35.17 i think they hook up better than any street radial out there 1996 gts 11/60@122mph

 

[1TONY1]

I ran the 17" Hoosiers and liked them, but with the 3.07 rear, I could not get above 120 without hitting the rev limiter in 3rd gear. They are not all that tall. I switched to 18" wheels to go to the taller MT ET Streets and pick up about 7 MPH in 3rd. They are 28.49 inches tall and barely clear the wheel wells on a stock ride height. I have not been to the strip with them yet. I felt a lot more comfortable doing street driving on the MT ET Streets as they have a tread pattern unlike the Hoosiers that only had two grooves. They are 345's which are a little wider than the Hoosier 335's also.

120 mph ?? That problem is easy to solve. Boost and forth gear !!!

 

[Madduc]

120 mph ?? That problem is easy to solve. Boost and forth gear !!!

Works for me!!