???? New Mt 18" Drag Radial ?????

[stkjock]

I've heard rumors of a MT DR to fit the stock 18x8.5" maybe a 265/40 or 275/40..... anyone else hear/read or know of this??

Thanks


Dave

 

[marcspaz]

Wishful thinking I'm afraid. I would love to see em' though...

I heard the same thing a few weeks ago. Every day for at least two weeks I have spent a few minutes trying to research it. I have found ZIP. Unless I hear it from MTPT directly, I am assuming it's BS at this point...

 

[2oo5GT]

For the street that would be cool, for the track it would be to much rotating weight, i run on 17's at the track but looking to get something smaller.

 

[stkjock]

For the street that would be cool, for the track it would be to much rotating weight, i run on 17's at the track but looking to get something smaller.

I ran with my BFG 265/40/18 DRs and so far (still need practice) best 60 is 1.78 and an ET of 12.35. I run the DRs street and strip so I'd like to find a new tire for the spring as the BFGs are no longer made.

 

[kenneth]

I e-mailed Mickey thompson a couple months ago about some drag tires for the stock 18x8.5 rims and they replied that at this time they didn't have anything to fit the rims, but next year they would be coming out with some.

 

[stkjock]

I e-mailed Mickey thompson a couple months ago about some drag tires for the stock 18x8.5 rims and they replied that at this time they didn't have anything to fit the rims, but next year they would be coming out with some.

I've seen that comment a few places... I emailed them but have not heard back....

I hope they do make them!!

 

[stkjock]

just got an email from MT.... they do make them!!!

265/40/18 part # 3782R!


BUT NO ONE HAS THEM YET!

 

[kenneth]

are those the ones for the 18x8.5 rims.

 

[MLC40]

I ran with my BFG 265/40/18 DRs and so far (still need practice) best 60 is 1.78 and an ET of 12.35. I run the DRs street and strip so I'd like to find a new tire for the spring as the BFGs are no longer made.

I highly recommend M&H DRs. I run the 325/45/17s.

 

[stkjock]

I highly recommend M&H DRs. I run the 325/45/17s.

they dont make 18"s and arent going too.

 

[stkjock]

are those the ones for the 18x8.5 rims.

they probably say 9" but I run that size from BFG now and have no issues...

 

[kenneth]

just got an email from MT.... they do make them!!!

265/40/18 part # 3782R!


BUT NO ONE HAS THEM YET!

Found them here: http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=MTT-3782R&N=700+115&autoview=sku

 

[stkjock]

Found them here: http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=MTT-3782R&N=700+115&autoview=sku

Ken, Thanks.... they dont have them to ship till Jan 8

 

[DynoJoe]

Ken, Thanks.... they dont have them to ship till Jan 8

UPR has a huge shipment of 18" Mt Drag Radials in stock right now!!!!!

 

[stkjock]

UPR has a huge shipment of 18" Mt Drag Radials in stock right now!!!!!

Thanks Joe!


checked with them and they dont have them.....

 

[kenneth]

UPR has a huge shipment of 18" Mt Drag Radials in stock right now!!!!!

Thanks Joe

 

[W1ldcat]

$260+ each.. Seems high, or is that just what they are..

 

[SteveP]

Mis-read the post title. Ignore what I said.

cheers!

 

[W1ldcat]

I do see Brenspeed has 17's with Drag tires mounted for $625. Sounds like a good deal to me, but I don't know. This Pup has never even driven down the drag strip.

 

[stkjock]

why on earth would you buy 18'' DR's? 17'' is pushing it! And just buy MT ET STREET SLICKS!

You will never buy anything else for the track!

18'' wheels should be just for street driving.

I use them on the car for the street and the track. With your power u dont have traction issues on the street?