Looking for a drag radial that’s street legal yet delivers serious launch grip? The Mickey Thompson ET Street R offers race-proven traction with DOT approval, making it ideal for hardcore street/strip Corvettes. With its minimal tread void design and race compound construction, it maximizes contact patch and reduces wheel spin from the go. Drive it to the strip, make runs, and cruise back home — no tire swap needed.
Suited for rear axle on high-horsepower Corvettes (C5, C6, C7, etc.) when using drag/launch setups
DOT-street legal drag radial — designed for occasional street use, though wear is rapid under normal driving
Not recommended as a full-time street tire — best for drag or limited use scenarios
Tire runs “wide”: section width 11.7" (for 305/45-17) on rim widths ~9.5–11.5"
Use matching tires on both rear sides to maintain consistency in rollout and grip
Overall diameter: 28.1" (for 305/45-17)
Section width: 11.7"
Tread width: 10.5"
Weight: ~31 lbs (per tire)
Compound: R2 race compound (DOT-approved)
Construction: tubeless radial drag design with stiff sidewall
Minimal Tread Voids: enhances traction and reduces slippage
DOT-legal drag radial — can be driven on the street and used at the strip, no changeover required
Race-grade R2 compound — high grip under launch loads, yet durable enough for occasional road use
Wide, low-void tread — maximizes surface contact and straight-line traction
Tubeless construction & stiff sidewalls — for better stability under load, less distortion
Rapid-launch optimized — minimal rolling resistance entering the launch zone
Drag-focused but street-capable — ideal for enthusiasts who don’t want to swap tires between street and strip
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