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Old 02-03-2004, 02:58 PM
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I give you marks you have bigger ***** than I. I was too worried about the "what if's" - ordered the 28x10x16's the other day. If I end up increasing hp a great deal then I will chance the 15's, but I think the 16's should work well for my set up now.

Great photo's and post!

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Old 02-03-2004, 05:19 PM
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Ive got probably 2,000 miles or so on my modified calipers... Including a few "panic stops" and a bunch of power-breaking burnouts (no line lock....yet)

Still holding up just fine.

Am I scared? Yep! I take a peak everytime the wheels come off to see if they are getting any stress-cracks... so far so good

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Old 02-03-2004, 05:33 PM
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Three Years, Three Lightnings, 50K+ Miles later...

My modified calipers transferred from truck to truck are still working fine. Literally hundreds of passes down the 1320 running Goodyear Eagle 29.5 x 10 x 15" slicks on JDM chrome custom steel wheels. Absolutely no problems.
I picked up some new 30" Hoosier radial slicks and ordered some new wheels at the Drag Race Expo a few weeks back.
My old wheels/tires will be going in the classifieds shortly.

Nice pictures, Chris!

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Old 02-26-2005, 06:09 PM
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Sorry for the ancient thread ressurection, but I just did this and what a pain in the ***. It better be worth it this year. HaHa By the way these pics and how to's you do Chris are priceless. thanks.
 
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Old 02-26-2005, 09:59 PM
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Should have read my post and went with the 16" M&H.......30x14.5( DOT)........1.54 60s and going down.
 
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Old 02-26-2005, 10:12 PM
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Originally posted by Knockout_tx
Should have read my post and went with the 16" M&H.......30x14.5( DOT)........1.54 60s and going down.
Me too. I've managed several 1.5x 60's so far. Shooting for a couple 1.4x's this season. These tires hook great.

 
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Old 02-26-2005, 10:35 PM
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Hey that looks like my truck.........ha ha ha ha ah a


 
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Old 02-26-2005, 10:46 PM
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where did you guys get the M&H tires from? How much?

Forgive me for hi jacking your thread & all the questions.



Peace, Suavy
 
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Old 02-26-2005, 10:50 PM
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Add product to your shopping cart by typing in quantity in text box and clicking "Add To Order."

(l) 30/14.0-16LT

DOT Certified - Wrinkle Wall

Tube Type

Tread Width: 10.5"
Section Width: 14.0"
Diameter: 30.0"
Circumference: 94.0"
Rim Size: 10.0"
Code: MHD-11
Compound Type: HB-11

Designed For Dry Pavement Racing Only

**(NOTE) TIRES ARE ONLY SOLD AS PAIRS. YOU MUST PUT AT LEAST 2 IN THE QUANTITY BOX.**
Product Name Quantity Price Quantity Type
(l) 30/14.0-16LT $ 190.82 Each





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If there is a part you don't see on the site please email or call us at:
sales@mapautoparts.com / (661)-324-4773.
 
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Old 02-26-2005, 11:14 PM
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Originally posted by JeffsLightning
If there is a part you don't see on the site please email or call us at:
sales@mapautoparts.com / (661)-324-4773.
That's where I bought mine from. They were $205 each when I bought mine. Worth every penny though.
 
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Old 02-26-2005, 11:19 PM
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Hopefully the MT drag radials will be worth. I'm still under 500whp so they should handle it.
 
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Old 02-26-2005, 11:28 PM
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Thumbs up

Suavy, M&H RACEMASTER. www.intercotire.com



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Old 02-26-2005, 11:34 PM
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Originally posted by 2bscrewed
Hopefully the MT drag radials will be worth. I'm still under 500whp so they should handle it.
I've heard good things about those. There are a few guys that have traded in their ET Streets for em.
 
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Old 02-27-2005, 02:15 PM
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Call Tom direct and he can take care of you......Tell him you got the number from Mike out of Houston. I ran the first ones off the press when they found out that L owners were looking for the 30" tire........mine BTW are 14.5" and are HB11 compound. I just got a new set Saturday. It is great dealing with him, and can get the tires to you quick. Just remember he is not one of the sales people, but is one of the head honchos.

330-337-3062......this is the number to his desk.
 

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Thank you everyone!



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