*Stiff Sidewall
† High Growth Tyre
ACCEPTABLE PRACTICE (EXCEPT ET STREET R, ET STREET R BIAS AND ET STREET S/S) FOR RIM WIDTH IS TREAD WIDTH PLUS OR MINUS ONE INCH.
WARNING: DO NOT USE ON DYNO.
IMPORTANT: ALL BIAS DRAG DRIVE TYRES MUST BE MATCHED TO BE WITHIN 1/2 INCH ROLL OUT.
NEVER USE RIM SCREWS ON RADIAL DRAG TYRES!
MICKEY THOMPSON COMPOUND SELECTION CHART
CONSTRUCTION
ST – Suggested for manual transmissions (medium compound)
W – Extra tread width (please note actual tread and section width on spec sheet)
S – Stiff sidewall construction aids in quicker reaction time due to less tire distortion. Also good in high horsepower applications and for heavy cars (Over 3,000 lbs)
R – Radial Construction
COMPOUNDS
L2 – For Jr. Dragsters
L6 – Good for High Horsepower – Boosted Applications
L7 – For Motorcycles
L8 – Good Compound for General Use
M5 – Good Compound for General Use
R1 -Special Compound for ET Drag Radial
R2 – Special Compound for ET Street S/S, ET Street R & ET Street Radial Pro
X5 – Cooler running version of M5
X8 – Cooler running version of L8
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MEDIUM in-between SOFT
X5 M5 L6 R2 R1 X8 L8 L7 L2
To identify the compound of your current M/T® ET Drag tyres look at the serial number on the sidewall of the tyre.
EXAMPLE: CY1J M5 FJ2620