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Front tire recommendation ? #578134 01/10/10 12:53 AM 01/10/10 12:53 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,784 A collage of whims topside OP Too Many Posts
topside OP Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,784 A collage of whims	Time for a set of front drag tires; 15x3 wheels, 3000-lb Duster, under 135MPH. I've run the Moroso 7.10 forever, never a problem, but is there a less expensive alternative? Seems like everyone's front drag tires are around $300+/pair. Any street tires that are light, same size, good to 135, and cheaper, or do I just need to suck it up and stretch the credit card a bit further? FWIW I'm planning to run 'em tubeless on magnesium Flys.

Re: Front tire recommendation ? [Re: topside] #578135 01/10/10 10:30 AM 01/10/10 10:30 AM
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tubtar master Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,082 St. Paul , Mn.	I have used a 195/60-15 street tire that is H rated on a couple different efforts. They hold up well and are available from a couple different manufacturers. It is a radial , but it has never caused me a problem.

Re: Front tire recommendation ? [Re: topside] #578136 01/10/10 11:11 AM 01/10/10 11:11 AM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: Time for a set of front drag tires; 15x3 wheels, 3000-lb Duster, under 135MPH. I've run the Moroso 7.10 forever, never a problem, but is there a less expensive alternative? Seems like everyone's front drag tires are around $300+/pair. Any street tires that are light, same size, good to 135, and cheaper, or do I just need to suck it up and stretch the credit card a bit further? FWIW I'm planning to run 'em tubeless on magnesium Flys. The BIG word you said was LIGHT and I dont think there is a light street tire that fills your need... if you want the street tire then it will weigh more but most likely you can get it cheaper..... JMO

Re: Front tire recommendation ? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #578137 01/10/10 11:21 AM 01/10/10 11:21 AM
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tboomer Too Many Posts T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,926 United Socialist States of Ame...	I am running the M/T sportsman fronts on my 64..Can't remember what I paid for them but they are a good tire for the money... Need your rear end checked out? Contact Grizzly!!

Re: Front tire recommendation ? [Re: tboomer] #578138 01/10/10 11:34 AM 01/10/10 11:34 AM
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AAR-B4 mopar Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 685 SW Ohio	I think you have right tire on there now. The extra bucks are worth it. If you have time look around.

Re: Front tire recommendation ? [Re: AAR-B4] #578139 01/10/10 12:30 PM 01/10/10 12:30 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,784 A collage of whims topside OP Too Many Posts
topside OP Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,784 A collage of whims	Thanks for your replies; I guess I just gotta step up. Now that I think of it, VW Beetle sizes were what we used back in the day. Cheap, but heavier than Morosos as I recall.

Re: Front tire recommendation ? [Re: topside] #578140 01/10/10 02:05 PM 01/10/10 02:05 PM
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Chris2581 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,531 Jacksonville, FL	I think the 7.10 Moroso's are your best bet.We have run a 215/75D/15 tire when we first ran the car(71 Demon)and it's VERY close to the Moroso 7.10 size. Nautilus Racing- We use Superformance gaskets and Turbo Action converters/products.

Re: Front tire recommendation ? [Re: Chris2581] #578141 01/10/10 04:43 PM 01/10/10 04:43 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,784 A collage of whims topside OP Too Many Posts
topside OP Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,784 A collage of whims	Thanks, Chris. IIRC, about 165/78 was the Beetle size, but if course they'd be rated for something less than 135MPH - duh - and would likely be a few pounds heavier. I have about 3 months before the season starts here, so no worries; if a deal can be found, I'll be on it.

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