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15.5 38 or 14.9 38?

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Kevin

03-21-2006 14:17:45




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I need one or the other. Both are so far near to imposible to find, the 15.5 are easier to find so far. I know the 14.9 put more rubber down but my theory was when the track gets dug up with 14.9 ruts my 15.5 would have more of a chance of not getting stuck on them. I found a real good deal on 15.5, think i should try them or pass it up?




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SHUTT 30

03-21-2006 19:04:26




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 Re: 15.5 38 or 14.9 38? in reply to Kevin, 03-21-2006 14:17:45  
Kevin, what kind of 13.6 X 38"s? Matched set ? Would maybe trade 14.9 x 38"s for them. Let me know.



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john dear

03-21-2006 16:29:31




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 Re: 15.5 38 or 14.9 38? in reply to Kevin, 03-21-2006 14:17:45  
If you had to buy new tires would the 14.9 be worth the extra money? I hate to pull new tires but there sure isn't an abundance of 14.9 tires around.



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Kevin

03-21-2006 16:45:04




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 Re: 15.5 38 or 14.9 38? in reply to john dear, 03-21-2006 16:29:31  
Right now she only has 13.6 on it, will the 15.5 be a huge impovement from them or will i still be disapointed is my question.



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john dear

03-21-2006 17:26:51




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 Re: 15.5 38 or 14.9 38? in reply to Kevin, 03-21-2006 16:45:04  
Sure, if I could find a good used set of 15.5's I would run them over new 14.9's. Rather have the 14.9's. If I have to buy new ones, it will probably be 14.9 unless I find 15.5's much cheaper. $500 each really hurts.



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Lamont

03-21-2006 20:29:23




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 Re: 15.5 38 or 14.9 38? in reply to john dear, 03-21-2006 17:26:51  
If you decide to go with some new ones, I think I can come up with a set of Firestone Super All Traction 23 Degree II for about $300 each. They are ususlly 15.5s and blems, but who cares if a letter on the sidewall didn"t come out right? They are some good pulling tires.



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Widower

03-22-2006 05:13:32




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 Re: 15.5 38 or 14.9 38? in reply to Lamont, 03-21-2006 20:29:23  
Where can I find these Firestone Super All Tractions with blems.. Every set that I was going to buy they wanted 600 a peice.

Thanks,



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Lamont

03-22-2006 22:04:31




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 Re: 15.5 38 or 14.9 38? in reply to Widower, 03-22-2006 05:13:32  
Just wanted to let you know that Lamont and Jeff Sanford are the same person. I"ll get back with you about the tires.



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Jeff Sanford

03-22-2006 05:51:30




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 Re: 15.5 38 or 14.9 38? in reply to Widower, 03-22-2006 05:13:32  
I live in Bradford, Arkansas. We're about 100 miles West of Memphis, TN, 70 miles Northeast of Little Rock, AR or 90 miles South of Thayer, MO. Let me check and see if I can still get them. My brother runs a set on his Case DC and they do real well.



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ollie88

03-21-2006 18:18:53




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 Re: 15.5 38 or 14.9 38? in reply to john dear, 03-21-2006 17:26:51  
Actually firestone has three different 15.5's with each having a different size.B F Goodrich has some also along with co-op and air preasure plays a huge role. There are different side wall constructions aome will wrinkle some wont.Yes its a nightmare and takes awhile to figure it out. Good Luck!! and you need to e-mail me about price !!!



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Kevin

03-21-2006 16:39:16




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 Re: 15.5 38 or 14.9 38? in reply to john dear, 03-21-2006 16:29:31  
So i take it you wouldnt even think about pulling with a 15.5?



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Kevin

03-21-2006 16:39:15




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 Re: 15.5 38 or 14.9 38? in reply to john dear, 03-21-2006 16:29:31  
So i take it you wouldnt even think about pulling with a 15.5?



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b barenie

03-21-2006 21:04:47




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 Re: 15.5 38 or 14.9 38? in reply to Kevin, 03-21-2006 16:39:15  
I don't have alot of time to read this crap , your not pulling on ice, your pulling in the dirt !

new tire in division (1) first gear never work , the bar roles over ! 14.9 on a 13" RIM WILL OUT PULL A 15.5 ON 14"IN, ALL THINGS BEING THE SAME.

fIND AND OLD PAIR OF TIRES WITH A SHARP LEADING EDGE, AND A FULL BAR ALL THE WAY ACROSS !

15.5 OR 14.9, NEITHER MATTER BECAUSE YOUR BEST FRIEND DRESSED HIS !

GET IN THE GAME , PAY ATTENTION ! , TO WHAT YOUR FRIENDS ARE DOING !!!

LET ME ESPLAIN THIS A LITTLE MORE

HOW DOES A WIDE TIRE DO ON 6" of snow and ice, verses a narrower tire, !!!!!

now, the wide tire does alot better, taking a high speed turn, but your pulling not drag racing !!!

hello !!!!! !!!!! 11

i'm taking my time building a motor , but you'll never beat me on traction!

Aso don't ever forget about balance ! the last thing i must say !
AT THE END OF THE PULL, YOU WANT 99PERCENT OF THE WEIGTH ON THE DRIVE TIRES AND 1PERCENT ON THE FRONT END !!!!! !!!!! !!!11

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Kevin

03-22-2006 18:56:07




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 Re: 15.5 38 or 14.9 38? in reply to b barenie, 03-21-2006 21:04:47  
So are you trying to say i am better off getting my 13.6 38 cut? Now there isnt any cutting allowed in the classes i run but isnt there a way to cut em with no body knowing? The 15.5 38 i found are pretty good looking though. I found em in the photo adds. Any one ever deal with a Loren Redd from ohio? I normaly dont buy stuff out of state that i send money before i see it but im giving this a try and im just alittle nervouse. Im just alittle nervouse that i am sending a money order to his adress but he said to have it written to this other guy and he wasnt even sure of the other guys adress. Im not to familuar with out of state purchases but do you think this sounds safe?

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