best drag radials?
12-19-2006, 12:33 AM
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best drag radials?
im looking to buy some new tires. i don't want all out drag tires; just some nice, fairly-priced (nothing ridiculous) drag radials for the rear; big meaty tires that will hook like mad but not wear out in 5,000 miles. also, suggestions on grippy front tires to go with this combo.
some questions: will this kind of tire make smoke quickly when i spin 'em, and leave nice thick black marks without having to stand and burn 'em for like 15 seconds?
what should i know about getting these tires?
am i gonna destroy my clutch from launching and shifting hard every once in a while with these?
i want to have an all around grippy setup that will make the car handle really well, not worried too much about inclement conditions (live in FL), but i want DR's on the back. is this possible?
my parents are going to treat me to this set of tires. are they gonna catch on?
some questions: will this kind of tire make smoke quickly when i spin 'em, and leave nice thick black marks without having to stand and burn 'em for like 15 seconds?
what should i know about getting these tires?
am i gonna destroy my clutch from launching and shifting hard every once in a while with these?
i want to have an all around grippy setup that will make the car handle really well, not worried too much about inclement conditions (live in FL), but i want DR's on the back. is this possible?
my parents are going to treat me to this set of tires. are they gonna catch on?
12-19-2006, 11:39 AM
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RE: best drag radials?
if you want to drive around on them all the time, i suggest the BFGoodwrench KDW's. . . don't wear as fast as strickly track DR's, but get good all around traction, without sacrificing handling. . .
if you want DR's just for the track. . . nothing hooks better than Mickey Thompson ET Streets. . .nothing
if you want DR's just for the track. . . nothing hooks better than Mickey Thompson ET Streets. . .nothing
12-19-2006, 03:17 PM
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RE: best drag radials?
Amen to the E.T. Streets. They hook up so well at the track. I ran BFG on my 02 and they also work really well. Just make sure to clean off the nice tire pieces from the rear bumper and your parents shouldn't suspect a thing. Just be safe on the streets.
12-19-2006, 04:49 PM
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RE: best drag radials?
M&H makes a nice tire for the back is a 275/50/17 they hook really good. It is a tall tire, 28" It will fill all the gap beteween the fender and the tire.
http://www.mandhtires.com/store.php?...on=show_detail
http://www.mandhtires.com/store.php?...on=show_detail
12-19-2006, 05:32 PM
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RE: best drag radials?
If you want a daily driver Drag Radial then go with the Nitto 555R. These tires will not hook as well as track only D/R’s like Hoosier and M/T’s but they will last much longer on a daily driver and still give you the traction you are looking for. Get the Nitto 555 for the fronts and you will be set. The only other D/R you should consider, if you want more traction, is the BFG D/R’s. These won’t wear as well as the Nitto but will hook better. If you go with the BFG then get the BFG KDW2 for the fronts. Earl
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