M/T ET street radials vs. M/T ET Streets

I was looking at getting some new tires. I currently have Nitto 555r's and cant cut anything better then 1.9 60ft times. Ive tried different pressures with no luck. They are actually needing replaced very badly, tread is pretty much gone. I dont drive the car in the rain, EVER. I usually dont drive the car during the week, mostly on the weekends to go meet up with other fellow f-body owners. So mainly I am wanting the tire that hooks up the best on the street and at the track. I only drive the car maybe 100 miles a month so tread wear isnt really an issue. I was looking at either the Mickey Thompson E.T Streets or the new Mickey Thompson E.T. Street Radials. The radials are about $20 cheaper per tires and would last longer. But does anyone know how well they compare to the original E.T. Streets?? Also, it says the E.T. Streets require tubes, but I am pretty sure ive read that people run without tubes, anyone know about this for sure?? Thanks for your input.

I ran ET Streets with no tubes - no problems, but you have to watch the tire pressure constantly. In a comparo test run when the ET Street Radials first came out, they produced better 60-fts than the conventional ET Streets. But who knows how accurate magazine articles are??????

I ran ET Streets with no tubes - no problems, but you have to watch the tire pressure constantly. In a comparo test run when the ET Street Radials first came out, they produced better 60-fts than the conventional ET Streets. But who knows how accurate magazine articles are??????

Is there a specific pressure setting that you recommend they be kept at?

Ok then. I think I am going to go with the new radials then. They seem to be about as good for 60 ft's, if not better. Plus the fact that they dont require tubes, and I am sure they last longer too and they are a bit cheaper.

The pressure you need to run varies from car to car, based on weight, HP, suspension, track conditions, etc. For the ET Streets, pick a pressure in the range of 16-18psi to start. If you can't hook, start dropping the pressure 1psi at a time until you find the best pressure. I ran the Streets as low as 14psi.

When I did have to run them on the street, since the track was only 7 miles away, I would run them at 28psi. But that was just to try and get some stiffness in the sidewall, not for traction.

the street radials will hook good.......guys I know cut 1.20's with 10.50 tires. It take alot of testing and its not all in the tires, but I think they will work good for you.

I used to run BFG DR's to run a street class......they hooked pretty good. I could get both front wheels a foot off the ground

The pressure you need to run varies from car to car, based on weight, HP, suspension, track conditions, etc. For the ET Streets, pick a pressure in the range of 16-18psi to start. If you can't hook, start dropping the pressure 1psi at a time until you find the best pressure. I ran the Streets as low as 14psi.

When I did have to run them on the street, since the track was only 7 miles away, I would run them at 28psi. But that was just to try and get some stiffness in the sidewall, not for traction.

So basically don't let the pressure dip too much below 14psi and they shouldn't require tubing then?

So basically don't let the pressure dip too much below 14psi and they shouldn't require tubing then?

I have run them lower with no tubes.......they also bite harder without tubes b/c the sidewalls aren't as stiff.

i've run mine as low as 10 starting out cold, and let them heat up to about 12-13. but that was on a cold night and i did a longer than normal burnout to get the tires up to temperature.

it's trial and error. at lower pressure i've noticed the car swaying sometimes, feels like you're on a boat for a second. i moved the pressure up then

if it's too high, the car wouldnt hook. just gotta find the sweet spot


according to M/T website, cars over 3000 pounds with under 30" tires should start at 16psi
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/tech.php?bulletin=s3