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Old Nov 6, 2004 | 10:23 PM
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Do they make a 17" racing slick???

I have the chrome z06 17 9.5" rims. I wanted to know does m.thompson or somebody make a street slick to fit that size rim. I'm looking for a street slick not a drag radail
Old Nov 6, 2004 | 11:09 PM
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Re: Do they make a 17" racing slick???

Mickey thompson came out with a E.T. Street a couple months ago but it's for a 10.5 inch wide rim. That's the only one I know of that's a street slick

EDIT: it's for a 11.5 inch rim

here's a link

http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/index.html

go to drag tires then click et street it's the last one

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Old Nov 7, 2004 | 08:21 AM
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Re: Do they make a 17" racing slick???

actually its for a 9" rim, when you look at that. Plus 26.5" tires should be just fine on a 9.5" rim.
Old Nov 7, 2004 | 09:29 AM
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Re: Do they make a 17" racing slick???

M. thompson makes a et street thats 26x11.5x17. But it reads for a 9" rim. I have a 9.5 will this slicks work on my 9.5 z06 rims. I hate to go with a drag radial. Will the et street make more of a difference in traction then a drag radial???
Old Nov 7, 2004 | 10:06 AM
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Re: Do they make a 17" racing slick???

From the M/T FAQ:
3.
Q: What is the approved rim range for Mickey Thompson slicks?

A: The approved rim range for race tires is the tread width plus or minus 1".
Note: The sidewall measurement will change with rim width. The rule of thumb is 4/10ths of an inch, over all, for each 1"change in rim width.
Since the tread width of the 26x11.5-17 is 9.5", you can run them on a wheel from 8.5" - 10.5" wide.
Old Nov 7, 2004 | 10:41 AM
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Re: Do they make a 17" racing slick???

Ahh ok I understand now
Old Nov 7, 2004 | 09:40 PM
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Re: Do they make a 17" racing slick???

Mh racemasters makes one i do believe.
Old Nov 8, 2004 | 10:16 AM
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Re: Do they make a 17" racing slick???

So your saying the mickey thompson et street 26x11.5x17 will fit my 17" 9.5 z06 rim??? Even thow it reads 9 for a rim size
Old Nov 8, 2004 | 10:25 AM
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Re: Do they make a 17" racing slick???

yes it will be fine, your in the middle of the exceptable range. So you'll be great.
Old Nov 8, 2004 | 01:01 PM
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Re: Do they make a 17" racing slick???

Originally Posted by detroit1994z28
So your saying the mickey thompson et street 26x11.5x17 will fit my 17" 9.5 z06 rim??? Even thow it reads 9 for a rim size
What part of my response did you not understand? That info is direct from Mickey Thompson.
Old Nov 8, 2004 | 04:46 PM
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Re: Do they make a 17" racing slick???

Okay I understand - I was a little confused - thanks
Old Nov 11, 2004 | 01:33 PM
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Re: Do they make a 17" racing slick???

MT makes a 17" ET Street... even though they say it's equivalent to a 275/40/17, it's actually quite a bit taller and not as wide... here's what they look like both on and off the car... for a 17" tire you will not find anything that sticks more!

PS. I am selling the rims and tires... PM me for more info!





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