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hey guys after a pair of slicks or semi slicks that will be good for a couple of runs down the drags, just want to se how they go before i fork out for a new set, can be 16 inch or 17 inch wider the better, pick up around brissy but will fright if price suits thanks steve 0428763477

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Go to some race meets and try to buy the old tyres that get changed there, last time I was at Eastern Creek the Bridgestone truck had a pile of tyres some of which had a little life left,BUT, Dont you need drag radials not semis ?

Go to some race meets and try to buy the old tyres that get changed there, last time I was at Eastern Creek the Bridgestone truck had a pile of tyres some of which had a little life left,BUT, Dont you need drag radials not semis ?

good idea i might try that, and yeah im not to sure if i want to run semis all the time or just get a set of drag slicks just for the strip, ATM im keen to put either on just for the drag meet in a couple of weeks

Hey mate,

i've got the follwing:

1 x Pair of Bridgestone RE55's in 205/55/r16 (lots of tread) semi slicks

1 x pair of Kumho V70A in 205/45/r16 (minimum tread) semi slicks

all on a set of r33 stock rims (which are stratched and slightly dented)

$190ono.

Located in Sydney (Riverwood)

email [email protected] or call me on 0422 299 654

Cheers Ray

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