Issues running DRs???
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Issues running DRs???
Hey guys I think I may upgrade my rears to 10.5s and will get some better tires for on it, maybe Nittos. So my question is, will I have issues if I get caught in the rain or have to drive in it (or I guess more importantly if my gf gets caught in it)? I plan to have it supercharged along with 373 gears.
thanks.
thanks.
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RE: Issues running DRs???
ORIGINAL: nanaki
nittos aren't horrible in the rain. i got caught in the rain a couple times when my car was a DD with nittos. just don't be stupid.
nittos aren't horrible in the rain. i got caught in the rain a couple times when my car was a DD with nittos. just don't be stupid.
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RE: Issues running DRs???
Nittos are kind of FTL when it comes to drag radials. They are pretty unimpressive when compared to other tires and the same suspension setup. I use BFGs(MTs are better) and run into ZERO problems regarding regular street driving. I've driven with them on in the rain/sleet/and ice and it's the same as a regular street tire. Don't drive like a d-bag and nothing will happen.
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RE: Issues running DRs???
I've commuted for 5 years with nitto drag radials and have seen many, many rainy days and have never once had a close call. IMO they are about as good as a regular street tire in the rain. I've had freinds with M/T drag radials and they have to slow waaayyyyy down when it rains, I don't skip a beat.
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RE: Issues running DRs???
I think if you are going to go with a drag radial you might as well go with a KDW or ET street radial...dont waste your time with nittos. I have many friends that run them and im not impressed and they end up selling them the next month and upgrading. You step up to a drag radial to get traction, so go big or go home. If you're worried about tread and rain traction stick with a street tire.
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RE: Issues running DRs???
ORIGINAL: 97stanger
I think if you are going to go with a drag radial you might as well go with a KDW or ET street radial...dont waste your time with nittos. I have many friends that run them and im not impressed and they end up selling them the next month and upgrading. You step up to a drag radial to get traction, so go big or go home. If you're worried about tread and rain traction stick with a street tire.
I think if you are going to go with a drag radial you might as well go with a KDW or ET street radial...dont waste your time with nittos. I have many friends that run them and im not impressed and they end up selling them the next month and upgrading. You step up to a drag radial to get traction, so go big or go home. If you're worried about tread and rain traction stick with a street tire.
nittos= long lasting sticky tire, not the best but if you have a DD like me and need a bit extra than a street tire..they pwn
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RE: Issues running DRs???
BFG owns Nitto on a launch with the same suspension. I dont see how you spin through 3rd, what mods do you have? I have friends with 350+ rwhp and are running the KDW IIs and they hook awesome.
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RE: Issues running DRs???
ORIGINAL: H0SS302
i have BFG KDWs and they suck for traction i spin through 3rd...
nittos= long lasting sticky tire, not the best but if you have a DD like me and need a bit extra than a street tire..they pwn
ORIGINAL: 97stanger
I think if you are going to go with a drag radial you might as well go with a KDW or ET street radial...dont waste your time with nittos. I have many friends that run them and im not impressed and they end up selling them the next month and upgrading. You step up to a drag radial to get traction, so go big or go home. If you're worried about tread and rain traction stick with a street tire.
I think if you are going to go with a drag radial you might as well go with a KDW or ET street radial...dont waste your time with nittos. I have many friends that run them and im not impressed and they end up selling them the next month and upgrading. You step up to a drag radial to get traction, so go big or go home. If you're worried about tread and rain traction stick with a street tire.
nittos= long lasting sticky tire, not the best but if you have a DD like me and need a bit extra than a street tire..they pwn
thats what I am looking for so I think I will probably go with them. They aren't that bad cost wise either.