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Originally Posted by 6130
The closest I can find is DOT-legal drag radials made in a 275/45R17 size by M&H, Mickey Thompson, Nitto, Toyo, and Hoosier. But they're all 26" tall, which is 1" shorter than the stock tires.
But Hoosier lists the tread width of theirs as 9.2", which is over the 9" maximum width, so I don't think that particular tire would be legal.
M&H and Mickey Thompson make 26" tall DOT-legal radial front-runners for 17" wheels. And it looks like there are numerous street-type 205/55R17 (26" tall) tires available.
I can't find any DOT-legal drag tires for the OEM Performance Package 19" wheels that are not over 9" tread width.
And I haven't looked for 18" tires yet (some people with Performance Package cars run 17" wheels in the rear and 18" wheels in the front, to clear the larger front brakes).
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" Tires may not exceed 10 inches wide regardless of wear".....that is from the 2018 rule book.
I was told one time by an NHRA tech (when asked how wide the tread can be..." 10 inches as measured"
FWIW: I bracket race a 2005 Mustang and my front tires are 28 inch and the rears are 27 inch.
I have not had the ABS light come on.