06Saleen3V

I am ordering 17x10.5 wheels for the rear specifically for track use only. I am looking for the best tires for track use only that fit these wheels. I am currently looking at the Nitto NT01 P315/35Z/R17. What advice do you track tire guru's have? Thanks

Black3vGT

Hows your ground clearance going to be with the Saleen kit?

06Saleen3V

Theoretically, they should only lower my car 1.5" in the rear...I will be fine as far as clearance

MexGT

If you´re going to buy drag-race only wheels/tires combo, get bald tires. DR´s are more for a DD imo[:-]

06Saleen3V

Any recommendations then?

howarmat

yeah......find a wall, line up car and step on it....slicks for free

Local Yokel

Top left picture ..
http://www.brenspeed.com/mustang_2005/wheels.html

Thats what I bought. They work.

D_Gusler

ET Streets---bias ply. You can at least drive to the track. Stick like hell. Look at 26x11x17 Don't forget the linelock

Gene K

I think he means 26x11.5x17 which are actually 26.5" Tall.

Im assuming by track you mean strip (drag) not roadcourse and that you want street legal tires?

The ET Streets are the best street legal drag tires in 17".
They are essentially bias ply drag slicks with a couple of grooves cut in them.
The M&H Cheater Slick is pretty good to but isnt available in 17".
They do have the usual slick habit of a little top end sway.

The ET Street Radials are more like street tires that have been optimized for drag use.
No top end sway but they are heavier and dont have as much ultimate traction.
Depending on your power this may be a non-issue.

26x11.50x17 (275/40R17) or 28x11.50x17 (295/45R17) depending on your gearing.
I have heard conflicting information about whether the 28's are still available.
I like the 28's if your geared for them

06Saleen3V

Thanks for the help gents!