Tread depth on new ET streets

[Ray purple93Z28]

does anyone know what the tread depth is on new M?T ET Streets? I sure would appreciate the info Thank you RAY

[TimeLord]

It doesn't say the depth on their site but if I remember correctly it was 3 or 4/32.
I have run mine for 230 runs this year and still have tread left if that is of any help.

[Injuneer]

"Tread depth" is a misnomer as it applies to ET Streets. The tread consists of two grooves cut into what would otherwise be an "ET Drag". The depth of the groove is about 1/4", as I recall.

You're not considering these for street use, I hope?

[Ray purple93Z28]

no, I am selling a pair on ebay and was wonderring what the depth was new, mine has 5/32nds in the middle groove. I only had mine to the track 2 times. thanks for the info guys

[wolfdogs]

stick a thin ruller in there.........

but like fred said......... street use?......yikes.

[Ray purple93Z28]

my ET Streets on ebay I would hope noone would use them on the street...... I just wanted to emphasize on the auction how much tread is left on these tires. Thanks RAY

[TimeLord]

Just measured the tread depth I have left,it is 2 to 2 1/2 /32s of an inch in the middle groove and on both sides,so yours appear to be brand new !!!!

[Ray purple93Z28]

Thank you. I appreciate it. RAY

[Jeff95TA]

I assume you could at least use them to drive to the track if you were close? If not, then what's the use of having grooves in them?

[Ray purple93Z28]

I believe the grooves are there to run in a "street legal" class . If you seen the sidewall flex these have, you wouldnt want to drive them on the street, it feels like the rear of the car is very "unstable" for the lack of a better word. They are meant just to hook up and go. Hey, you are in Pittsburgh, I am not that far away from you, are you interested in these? I can meet someone part way. RAY

[Injuneer]

I've driven to the track on ET Streets (and Hoosier QTP DOT's).... about 7 miles each way. Not really a problem as long as it doesn't rain. Definitely no cornering capabilites. And the sticky tread has a tendancy to pick up every stone on the street and hurl it into the paint on your fenders.

I also had the front skinnies (Moroso DS2's on 15x3.5" wheels) on for the drive to the track, and they are fairly scarey. Again... do not expect much in the way of cornering. And, the Weld 15x3.5's and the Moros tires are marked "not for street use".

Now I trailer.

[Jeff95TA]

Originally posted by Ray purple93Z28
I believe the grooves are there to run in a "street legal" class . If you seen the sidewall flex these have, you wouldnt want to drive them on the street, it feels like the rear of the car is very "unstable" for the lack of a better word. They are meant just to hook up and go. Hey, you are in Pittsburgh, I am not that far away from you, are you interested in these? I can meet someone part way. RAY

I was just curious about the tread. I fear running sticky tires with the 10 bolt! (And I don't have cash right now - darn mortgage! )

[TimeLord]

I have been running sticky[DRs for 4 years and E.T.Streets this year]with my M6 and havent really destroyed anything.

This is my 3rd clutch in 9 years and I changed the posi twice in 2200 runs!!!

Just don't go crazy,if you are A4 you have even less to worry about!!!

[N20LT4Bird]

This sounds elementary, but I tthought I would point out the obvious. It also depends on how much power your making. You could probably run a stock or lightly modded car on slicks all the time and not break, but put some power to it, and you'll break the differential.