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Jun 25, 2005 | 12:07 PM

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Blurry94

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BFGoodrich and Nitto make drag radials that hook quite well on the street and strip. They will ride/perform much like everyday rubber but they wont last as long.
Hoosier and M/T both make a DOT approved slick. They hook just like race slick and they have a couple of grooves cut in them so they can be classified as a DOT approved tire. This type of tire will have the shortest life, but it will hook the best. However, I wouldn't want to get stuck in the rain with these so a drag radial might be more your speed. You'll have to shop around for pricing since it varys so much from one retailer to another
I like the way Toyo tires perform on a truck as well. I drove a GEN 2 Lightning with a set of them on there and they did ride/bite quite well I might add...much better than the Goodyear tires I have on my GEN 1 right now.

Jun 26, 2005 | 12:28 PM

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F150daniel

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Drag radials
The Nittos would work best for you, they have the best wear.
The M/Ts stick the best but wear the fastest.
BFGs wear faster than Nittos but stick better.

Jun 26, 2005 | 01:21 PM

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skipperw

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Please show a link that show drag radials for trucks. What is the load and speed ratings of drag radials

Jun 26, 2005 | 02:57 PM

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The 315 and 295 series tires run $137.50 through Summit, these tires are about 30" tall.

Jun 26, 2005 | 03:14 PM

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skipperw

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Show me a drag radial tire for my truck. There is no load or speed rating on those tires.

Jun 26, 2005 | 03:50 PM

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Blurry94

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What size tire are you looking for???

Jun 26, 2005 | 04:02 PM

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I would want 275/60/16 for a truck.

Jun 26, 2005 | 06:42 PM

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With that wheel diameter, your choices are extremely limited. For trucks, the market seems to favor 15" and 18" wheels. I know you mentioned that you don't want to keep swaping wheels/tires, with that said, it may be better to stick with the Toyo's you're currently running...they're good tires.
My stock wheels are 17" and I had no chioce but to get a new set of, custom made, 15" wheels and throw a set of slicks on them. The wheels were only 85 bucks a piece and they have a silver power coating on them. I don't mind swaping back and forth because I want the best traction i can get at the track, and allow my street tires to last as long as possible.