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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 08:43 PM
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Default Nittos or BfG's?

I'm looking to get a drag radial before I get to the track FINALLY this year. I either want to get the g-Forc DR T/A or the NT 555 R. Who's ran either one or both and how'd you like 'em?

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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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wow.. thats a sharp looking '86 man.. i like that thing ALOT!

if youve got an extra set of wheels,, i recommend MT's,

but if they are going on your DD, theres nothing wrong with BFG's, since you'll have more power than you want for a pair of nittos
Old Aug 29, 2006 | 11:23 PM
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I can probably get the tires at cost or so...but I'll most likely be putting them on some ten holes, not sure yet.

The ol' King Cobra clutch is smelling already and I just put that in with the engine this spring. I tried a second gear launch on the street with the Kuhmos I have now and it slipped bad. I also have lakewood drag shocks and HPM Mega Bite Jr.s. Hopefully it'll hold up at least a couple runs this year with some DRs...


So the Bfgs will hook better?
Old Aug 29, 2006 | 11:29 PM
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better than nittos.. yep..

good lcuk getting it to last for you man,, lol.. at the track isnt a good place to have someting blow up/break [8D]

once again, awesome mid 80's fox man
Old Aug 30, 2006 | 01:08 AM
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I have run a 1.54 60 foot on a set of BFG 275/40/17 drag radials.
Old Aug 30, 2006 | 04:20 AM
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I've never run the BFGs, but from everything ive heard the Nittos make a much better street tire. I have no complaints about mine thus far.
Old Aug 30, 2006 | 11:54 AM
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I've never run the BFGs, but from everything ive heard the Nittos make a much better street tire. I have no complaints about mine thus far.
Nittos are an ok street tire but when you start making more power you see thier short commings.
Old Aug 30, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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i'm not sure if I want to get a DR for my ten holes or get some to put on my Cobras yet...I'd like to have traction on the street also...
Old Aug 30, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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i have bfg drag t/a's love them! couldent ask 4 more
Old Aug 30, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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I have Nittos and they have about 10k on them. The BFG's won't last as long but they will stick better.



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