I had a similar experience. Ran the ET Street S/S for about a year and it would spin 9/10 on a street launch. I am now using the ET Street R for the past month on the same roads and it hooks much better. Lowered my 60ft by 1 tenth of a second. Its a very good radial. I am sure on the track it will be awesome too.
Had a Local tire shop mount tires on my brand new wheels. Let them know before hand if it’s something they can’t do without damaging the wheels it’s fine I will find another shop. Guy insisted he could do them and gouged the paint off the whole lip around one of the rims mounting some nittos. And continued to the next one and did the same thing! Luckily I walked in the back to make sure everything was okay and made him stop immediately. I hate to be that guy to complain and ask for a reimbursement but we work hard for these parts for our cars and we want everything to be nice. After some back and forth ended up getting a check from the company for two new wheels.
Maybe it's from when they balance the wheels on the machine. Sometimes they just spin the damn thing to tighten in the hub of the wheel and don't center balance the wheel when tighten causing it to get hit
Yea i am aware it is same compound but also different belt makeup to make the tire itself softer and more flexible. When I had both of them the ET street R had less overall belts and more poly belts but yes as far as the rubber compound its same
My fuel injected 438windsor 68 mustang 3k lbs big stalled th400 410 gears cal tracs shocks and traction bars 505wheel on e85 and ET STREET SS tires will not hook full throttle even from a slow roll. Car is a weekend street strip so not worried about rain. I raced a Tesla Plaid and neck and neck till SS tires lost traction and i was going sideways. I am gonna try the R's 275/60r15 and hopefully next time i can give plaid a race...lol When i add a Novi2k the car will make 700wheel low boost. Should be good for high 8's. Will the R' last a long time on a weekend street strip car that never driven in rain? Thanks
I’m still running same tires today they are starting to get low though after all the racing and street driving I’m surprised how long they have lasted I’m guessing might be shorter if u so a lot of asphalt burnouts since it’s rough and eats tires up
Be careful. I called Mickey thompson tech and they said ET street R has nylon belts instead of steel belts like SS. She said the R is not recommended for any prolonged street driving, just to track and back, not a daily driver or a fwy car and never long distance..Tech said the R can overheat and possibly cause a blowout, and the tire wears out fast. SS doesn't hook as well but much safer on street and they hook better when warm. I have driven SS tires everywhere and never an issue. Reviewer on summit racing said his ET street R's blew out on fwy after 100 miles, and he never had any issues with ET STREET SS TIRES.. Just a word for the wise.. Now i am weary of using the R"s on my fuel injected 438windsor 68 mustang cause i drive the car on fwy and lotta street driving on weekends only, but still. The summit racing review who said he blew his R out on fwy after 100miles has me worried. I have run et street ss tires 18-20psi for years on street and never an issue. I dont want to be worrying about a blow out on fwy with et street R's, even though it probably wont happen its more likely with R over SS.
Yea do what u feel is best I drive 78 miles one way on interstate to work and back all time. I haven’t had an issue myself with the R’s and I’m normally running like 20-22lbs as well. I will say I am going to switch back to the SS just cause I did get caught in rain one time on way to race and 360d the truck because had standing water on the road even though was putting 35mph
@@FrogsGarage That's why I bought my own manual tire changer. The old fashioned way to change a tire and it works and is real easy. I've had way too many tire shops mess up rims. I do get them balanced at a shop though that I trust for that.
Yes it was able to put power down on street better with the R’s like I showed in the video. On dragstrip I would dead hook with either or. Even later when I went to a 4800 stall the R’s did pretty good on street even without warming them up with burnout
Depends on the surface if I’m on a real sticky surface it likes more rpm and also I mainly do bracket races so it makes for better reaction on the light having it
Didn’t think bout that your probably right they have still been giving me the run around so this week when I’m off work I’m gonna go file a civil lawsuit. After getting all the lube off noticed they screwed the damaged all around the bead edge of the back rims too
That’s not the socket my man. That’s from the balancer cone they put on it to hold it to the balancer. I would put money on it that, the rubber lip that is supposed to be on that cone is missing or worn out.
Thanks for posting! I also have a Silverado and getting ready to buy tires and looking at S/S versus the R....how are the R's driving around town now that you've had them on for a little bit? I am looking to run the 315 60 15's on the R, versus the 295 if I went S/S. I've also been reading both these tires can have a slight to severe vibration above 70mph due to defects...you notice anything so far?
Been doing good on street for me I haven’t had a issue at all with them I have drove in rain a little bit but nothing crazy and I just take it easy on turns hasn’t gave me any trouble
@@Chris-fl5lw I run them around 20psi at all times to make them wear pretty even if you run normal 30+ psi it will want to wear just the centers learned that from the SS’s I’d only go more if u plan to tow something but as far as empty our trucks are light in the back and with the wide width of the tire it wants to balloon the tire and wear just the middle since trucks light in the back
@@FrogsGarage thanks for the advice...truck is more a street beast with it built turbo motor. Thinking these will do well with the mentioned lower psi!
I just put those f14 ,17,15 on 295 rear on wife’s trans am . Don’t make them do all that tell you want new . Going threw all those steps will cost them more & tell that kid to go bag grocery & collect carts . Ding Fries are done
What they did on the front wheels isnt from the sockets. its from the tire balancer. They put a big cone over the front of the wheel (its circular shaped) and they overtightened it. Its used to fasten the wheel to the tire balancer. Usually these cones are made out of steel or made out of composite plastic with a rubber lip so the wheel doesnt get damaged. The fact that the mechanic didnt use the rubber-lip version shows how much they care about the quality of their work. I would be LIVID if i were you. Sheer carelessness on the dealerships end.
I’m wanting to do an updated one of it here when I get a new set and do a new comparison with better quality video since I have some experience editing and stuff now
If you take your truck somewhere to get something done with the tires request that the technician use hand tools to remove the wheels. Because if you don't the tech will use their impact gun 10/10 . And you take the chance of them damaging your expensive wheels.
Kinda hard to say cause it’s all custom suspension stuff but I would think it is like a 4-6 it’s double adjustable coilovers and stuff all around so height is adjustable
I hade 275 60r15 ss street on my 06 mustang and they rubbed like crazy. Was thinking about getting 255 60r15 street r do you think that will still rub? Any opinions?
Kinda hard for me to say considering I ain’t able to look at the vehicle and the rims offset and stuff plays a big roll on if the tire will clear or not. Should be able to clear the 275s no problem if u have correct offset rim I see them run them all the time with them
Thanks for the Video....Not trying to tell you what to do here.... But if those were my 2wk old rims....That Dealer would be replacing them with BRAND FUCKING NEW rims and I don't mean Maybe....
Now you know if you want something done right do it yourself and sfi hardware and buy an accurate torque wrench and torque to wheel manufacturers required spec.
Dodge needs to buy you new wheels.... good video, but I believe if you do a burnout and heat the tires up, they will stick even better.... I just ordered me a set
The street R is a better drag tire than the SS is neither will be good on wet pavement or in the rain they will be dangerous they are designed for dry pavement now I've had some Nitto NT 555R drag radials that are not as good as the Mickey Thompson ET street R or the SS for drag racing but they are good for cars and trucks that get driven on wet pavement or in the rain as good as most street radials if it's a daily driver they are safe if you drive normal in wet conditions the Mickey Thompson ET street Rs and SS are not the Nitto NT 555R is closer to Mickey Thompson street comp tire
I actually haven’t had any issues in the rain it does fine for me I just drive like got some sense when it’s raining now haven’t gone through like hard rain condition where it’s standing water I’m sure wouldn’t do good in that situation
@@kwilliams3161 I plee the 5th lol nah I drive any speed no issues sometimes I cruise 65-70 when I have no where to be other times Im cruising 90 trying to get somewhere in time
@@FrogsGarage what psi do you run on the streets ? I just put mt street ss on and I’m trying to get used to the rolling I feel in the back .I don’t take corners fast but i can still feel it .
ET Street S/S and ET Street R are street legal, ET Street Pro is NOT…simply a DOT stamp for class racing but says “Not intended for highway use” right on the sidewall, just FYI 🤷🏻♂️ Those handy dandy 2 lines going all the way around the center of your Rs (instead of just the dashes like Pros) are what give them water ‘voids’ to make them JUST pass as street legal👌🏼
I am so sick of how so many tire changers think it's ok to fuck up people's wheels.
Those marks are from the balance machine hub nut thingy. What they use to tighten the wheel to the machine!
No it’s from the socket.
From socket being to big. that wheel would not require the adapter. Only use those on 2500 series trucks
I had a similar experience. Ran the ET Street S/S for about a year and it would spin 9/10 on a street launch. I am now using the ET Street R for the past month on the same roads and it hooks much better. Lowered my 60ft by 1 tenth of a second. Its a very good radial. I am sure on the track it will be awesome too.
Yea they have done good for me and are lasting awhile through all the burnouts and daily driving
@@FrogsGarage only in america would people daily with drag tires. merica' baby
@@estevanperezz keeps life exciting
@@FrogsGarage also lets us drive our cars and actually hook😂 got my 650 whp ZL1 back on streets and its all just spinnin🤦🏻♂️
Had a Local tire shop mount tires on my brand new wheels. Let them know before hand if it’s something they can’t do without damaging the wheels it’s fine I will find another shop. Guy insisted he could do them and gouged the paint off the whole lip around one of the rims mounting some nittos. And continued to the next one and did the same thing! Luckily I walked in the back to make sure everything was okay and made him stop immediately. I hate to be that guy to complain and ask for a reimbursement but we work hard for these parts for our cars and we want everything to be nice. After some back and forth ended up getting a check from the company for two new wheels.
Maybe it's from when they balance the wheels on the machine. Sometimes they just spin the damn thing to tighten in the hub of the wheel and don't center balance the wheel when tighten causing it to get hit
Yep lol what I was thinking
Not even trying to be an a hole but if you go on the website it’s literally the same compound just more or less tread pattern
Yea i am aware it is same compound but also different belt makeup to make the tire itself softer and more flexible. When I had both of them the ET street R had less overall belts and more poly belts but yes as far as the rubber compound its same
Nice comparison, thank you!
My fuel injected 438windsor 68 mustang 3k lbs big stalled th400 410 gears cal tracs shocks and traction bars 505wheel on e85 and ET STREET SS tires will not hook full throttle even from a slow roll. Car is a weekend street strip so not worried about rain. I raced a Tesla Plaid and neck and neck till SS tires lost traction and i was going sideways. I am gonna try the R's 275/60r15 and hopefully next time i can give plaid a race...lol
When i add a Novi2k the car will make 700wheel low boost. Should be good for high 8's.
Will the R' last a long time on a weekend street strip car that never driven in rain?
Thanks
I’m still running same tires today they are starting to get low though after all the racing and street driving I’m surprised how long they have lasted I’m guessing might be shorter if u so a lot of asphalt burnouts since it’s rough and eats tires up
What size tire was them 295/50/15 this is James from Arkansas.
What side you got on your truck
295/65r15 is what running on the ET Street R
What dashcam is that?
It’s my phone with the Dragy app on it
Hope they fixed it. I always take before/after pics for proof.
Be careful. I called Mickey thompson tech and they said ET street R has nylon belts instead of steel belts like SS. She said the R is not recommended for any prolonged street driving, just to track and back, not a daily driver or a fwy car and never long distance..Tech said the R can overheat and possibly cause a blowout, and the tire wears out fast.
SS doesn't hook as well but much safer on street and they hook better when warm. I have driven SS tires everywhere and never an issue.
Reviewer on summit racing said his ET street R's blew out on fwy after 100 miles, and he never had any issues with ET STREET SS TIRES..
Just a word for the wise..
Now i am weary of using the R"s on my fuel injected 438windsor 68 mustang cause i drive the car on fwy and lotta street driving on weekends only, but still.
The summit racing review who said he blew his R out on fwy after 100miles has me worried.
I have run et street ss tires 18-20psi for years on street and never an issue. I dont want to be worrying about a blow out on fwy with et street R's, even though it probably wont happen its more likely with R over SS.
Yea do what u feel is best I drive 78 miles one way on interstate to work and back all time. I haven’t had an issue myself with the R’s and I’m normally running like 20-22lbs as well. I will say I am going to switch back to the SS just cause I did get caught in rain one time on way to race and 360d the truck because had standing water on the road even though was putting 35mph
@@FrogsGarageDude dont ever drive R's in rain. You're lucky you didn't total car. SS actually do fine in rain, just dont go too fast.
That looks like the cone they use to mount the wheel on the machine made those marks.
I totally agree!
When dealerships hire $16 hr employees in the shop your wheels get fucked.
People don't care man,they owe you some rims man
Yea man just complete lack of respect for stuff
@@FrogsGarage That's why I bought my own manual tire changer. The old fashioned way to change a tire and it works and is real easy. I've had way too many tire shops mess up rims. I do get them balanced at a shop though that I trust for that.
@@alansunday Well I have an actual tire machine I can use I just dont have a balancer
So did you hook way better with R's over SS tires?
Yes it was able to put power down on street better with the R’s like I showed in the video. On dragstrip I would dead hook with either or. Even later when I went to a 4800 stall the R’s did pretty good on street even without warming them up with burnout
Awesome video my dude keep it up! 👌🏼
Thanks bud probably be doing some Viking coilover before an after reviews next
The testing part of the video is excellent. Sell that launch control to help pay for the tires, it's quicker from idle every time !
Depends on the surface if I’m on a real sticky surface it likes more rpm and also I mainly do bracket races so it makes for better reaction on the light having it
As u can see in video as I turned it up it started wanting to spin the higher I stalled it equating to lower 60
Bro I cannot believe I never seen this video! I’ve been going back and fourth between these two for the bmw
I’m bout to go back to the Street SS now that I have separate tires and rims for track and u have to be super careful with the RR in heavy rain
That’s not from the socket that’s from the holder they install when balancing it was probably missing the rubber protector
Didn’t think bout that your probably right they have still been giving me the run around so this week when I’m off work I’m gonna go file a civil lawsuit. After getting all the lube off noticed they screwed the damaged all around the bead edge of the back rims too
@@FrogsGarage I would never take any of my cars or trucks to dodge much less own one. Good luck, hope you get it taken care of.
@@kevinz0681 thanks bud
Also cannot believe what they did to your wheel
Bro. Man that sounds darn good!
Thanks man I idled it down some more the other day and I love the way it sounds now
Seeisouly an elite video! Thank you
Thanks I appreciate the feedback
It's the attachment they use to balance it that did that
That’s not the socket my man. That’s from the balancer cone they put on it to hold it to the balancer.
I would put money on it that, the rubber lip that is supposed to be on that cone is missing or worn out.
Good comparison vidio
Thank you was one of my best quality videos since was one of the first videos I ever made but I appreciate it
Thanks for posting! I also have a Silverado and getting ready to buy tires and looking at S/S versus the R....how are the R's driving around town now that you've had them on for a little bit? I am looking to run the 315 60 15's on the R, versus the 295 if I went S/S. I've also been reading both these tires can have a slight to severe vibration above 70mph due to defects...you notice anything so far?
Been doing good on street for me I haven’t had a issue at all with them I have drove in rain a little bit but nothing crazy and I just take it easy on turns hasn’t gave me any trouble
@@FrogsGarage nice, glad to hear!..thanks for replying back..just ordered a set actually of the 315 60r 15s for my cat eye- Chris
@@Chris-fl5lw good luck they are some sticky tires the hook great
@@Chris-fl5lw I run them around 20psi at all times to make them wear pretty even if you run normal 30+ psi it will want to wear just the centers learned that from the SS’s I’d only go more if u plan to tow something but as far as empty our trucks are light in the back and with the wide width of the tire it wants to balloon the tire and wear just the middle since trucks light in the back
@@FrogsGarage thanks for the advice...truck is more a street beast with it built turbo motor. Thinking these will do well with the mentioned lower psi!
I just put those f14 ,17,15 on 295 rear on wife’s trans am . Don’t make them do all that tell you want new . Going threw all those steps will cost them more & tell that kid to go bag grocery & collect carts . Ding Fries are done
Yea ended up just having them pay me 700$ to get another pair
What they did on the front wheels isnt from the sockets. its from the tire balancer. They put a big cone over the front of the wheel (its circular shaped) and they overtightened it. Its used to fasten the wheel to the tire balancer. Usually these cones are made out of steel or made out of composite plastic with a rubber lip so the wheel doesnt get damaged. The fact that the mechanic didnt use the rubber-lip version shows how much they care about the quality of their work. I would be LIVID if i were you. Sheer carelessness on the dealerships end.
That's really sucks about your rims hope they make it right obviously someone used a deep impact socket . Great video on the tire test
Thanks Ricky think we got sorted out was a hassle though they gonna pay for the rims
@@FrogsGarage that was a wtf if i ever seen one .
Not a truck guy, but damn good video! Thanks for taking the time to show the data for each tire
I’m wanting to do an updated one of it here when I get a new set and do a new comparison with better quality video since I have some experience editing and stuff now
What’s the rim’s name?
If you take your truck somewhere to get something done with the tires request that the technician use hand tools to remove the wheels. Because if you don't the tech will use their impact gun 10/10 . And you take the chance of them damaging your expensive wheels.
What’s the drop on this truck? I have a 4/6 on my single cab, always ran a 28” radial but wanting to go to a 30”
Kinda hard to say cause it’s all custom suspension stuff but I would think it is like a 4-6 it’s double adjustable coilovers and stuff all around so height is adjustable
markings on your rims are from the wheel rim clamp on the wheel balancer not the nut socket.
You are correct
What's there to look at...they f'd up your rims! I'd want new ones!
I hade 275 60r15 ss street on my 06 mustang and they rubbed like crazy. Was thinking about getting 255 60r15 street r do you think that will still rub? Any opinions?
Kinda hard for me to say considering I ain’t able to look at the vehicle and the rims offset and stuff plays a big roll on if the tire will clear or not. Should be able to clear the 275s no problem if u have correct offset rim I see them run them all the time with them
The 275/60r15 were on a set of race star with a 44 offset I've ordered a set of mickey thompson street r 255/60r15 hopefully they don't rub
The carcass of the R' is different than the SS....the R is same a the Pro. You need closer to 750 to put the R to work.
Yea I noticed it has fiberglass belts instead of steel belts more pliable and softer
Damn they scuffed the rims fam. That hurts the heart they had no regards for the New New
Yea alot of people now dont take pride in their work or care for other peoples stuff
@@FrogsGarage fa real Fam. Happy holidays to you and your family
Nice just the video I need thank you my frend
Glad I could help
Did you do a burnout before a launch
Not other then when the truck broke them loose and I retried the pull
Nice truck man
Thanks a lot
Nice!
That was so unprofessional how they had the lube all over. I said that before I even saw them gouge your wheels. They should just buy you a new set!
Had to deal with run around for like 2 month but finally got them to give me money for 2 new ones
Thanks for the Video....Not trying to tell you what to do here.... But if those were my 2wk old rims....That Dealer would be replacing them with BRAND FUCKING NEW rims and I don't mean Maybe....
Yea they ended up paying for them
@@FrogsGarage Good....That is the very least I would have accepted...I also would have asked for the Damaged Rims for the trouble......
@@the_langss i still got the rims they just gave me cash to buy new ones
@@FrogsGarage That's what I'm talking about....Now find a real tire shop and get the other set mounted up...Good For You.....
@@the_langss thinking of getting a 2nd set for street to run on street with my tall 30in tire and use this set for 28in slick for track
Maybe he heard you call a wheel a "rim" over and over and thought you were a dope.
Now you know if you want something done right do it yourself and sfi hardware and buy an accurate torque wrench and torque to wheel manufacturers required spec.
Discount tire trashed my brand new wheels like that. They bought me completely new wheels lol
That’s good they took care of u
BE CAREFULL IN THE RAIN. I promise, it like being on ICE!!!
They are better off buying you new wheels . Screw refinishing them!
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Dodge needs to buy you new wheels.... good video, but I believe if you do a burnout and heat the tires up, they will stick even better.... I just ordered me a set
Oh those et street r tires won't spin they just go 🤣
You went to a Dodge dealer. Of course they’re not going to have someone who cares doing work on your Chevy!
That dodge guy needs to buy u new rims.
it would be cheaper for them to just buy u 2 new wheels
wow.. that's a serious newby mistake on your rims. Hold them to it!
The street R is a better drag tire than the SS is neither will be good on wet pavement or in the rain they will be dangerous they are designed for dry pavement now I've had some Nitto NT 555R drag radials that are not as good as the Mickey Thompson ET street R or the SS for drag racing but they are good for cars and trucks that get driven on wet pavement or in the rain as good as most street radials if it's a daily driver they are safe if you drive normal in wet conditions the Mickey Thompson ET street Rs and SS are not the Nitto NT 555R is closer to Mickey Thompson street comp tire
I actually haven’t had any issues in the rain it does fine for me I just drive like got some sense when it’s raining now haven’t gone through like hard rain condition where it’s standing water I’m sure wouldn’t do good in that situation
@Mario Aguila yea hasn’t been a issue for me with either honestly
@@FrogsGarage how fast do you drive on the highway with the drag radials ? On dry days .
@@kwilliams3161 I plee the 5th lol nah I drive any speed no issues sometimes I cruise 65-70 when I have no where to be other times Im cruising 90 trying to get somewhere in time
@@FrogsGarage what psi do you run on the streets ? I just put mt street ss on and I’m trying to get used to the rolling I feel in the back .I don’t take corners fast but i can still feel it .
they need to replace the wheels. Get a lawyer asap!
Bastards owe you replacements
Yea we got it sorted they gave me 700$
Typical dealership bs. I bet he didn’t use your socket.
Wait till you try the track!you will be surprised man
Yea I ran darlington hooked fine but I did lower the pressure to much one pass and wrinkled them up and broke loose
Street R are not street legal..
Yea it is link right here for mickey thompsons website. They are DOT Approved street legal tire. www.mickeythompsontires.com/drag-tires/et-street-r
even the ET Street Radial Pro is DOT approved street legal however they recommend for drag use only
ET Street S/S and ET Street R are street legal, ET Street Pro is NOT…simply a DOT stamp for class racing but says “Not intended for highway use” right on the sidewall, just FYI 🤷🏻♂️
Those handy dandy 2 lines going all the way around the center of your Rs (instead of just the dashes like Pros) are what give them water ‘voids’ to make them JUST pass as street legal👌🏼