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Old 11-27-2006, 12:14 AM
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What is the best drag radial? I gotta get some traction.
Also, do any of you guys put drag radials on a dd?
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Old 11-27-2006, 12:18 AM
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I am buying Nitto 555r's for my Stang. I have heard they have the best tread life.

I have heard that Mickey Thompson>BF Goodrich G Sports>Nitto 555r's in terms of Grip.

Nitto has a tread wear rating of 100 while BFG Gsports have a treadwear rating of 0.
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I put d/rs on my dd its fine dont just get cought in standing water. I really like my bfg's right now they hook much better with the nitrous than my nitto's did. If your looking for the best hook, get mickey's if you want something with a little bit of treadwear, look at bfg's or nittos.
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Old 11-27-2006, 12:32 AM
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ORIGINAL: eventer289

I am buying Nitto 555r's for my Stang. I have heard they have the best tread life.

I have heard that Mickey Thompson>BF Goodrich G Sports>Nitto 555r's in terms of Grip.

Nitto has a tread wear rating of 100 while BFG Gsports have a treadwear rating of 0.
100% Ive had nittos for about 3 years now. Although it's not a dd anymore, they have held uo well on the street and the track.
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Old 11-27-2006, 12:34 AM
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Nitto's FTW
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Old 11-27-2006, 12:40 AM
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I had nitto 555's before, and they're great until tread starts getting a little low...then things began to slip up...now im gonna see how street tires are gonna do
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Old 11-27-2006, 01:42 AM
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mickeys get 5-8k tops on a DD
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Old 11-27-2006, 01:45 AM
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i have BFG's on my DD and they are great just like others said not great for the rain i usually go 10 mph slower in the rain with those on
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Old 11-27-2006, 01:47 AM
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So do the nitto's hook pretty good? How much can I take off my 1/4 time? .2 or .3?
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yes nittos hook good to i just know you normally have to heat them up more... but those are the best Drags for a DD.. i wish i would have went with them... .2 .3 sounds about right .. my buddy dropped .3 with nittos
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