Drag Radial Size ?

kraigster · July 21st, 2009, 06:00 PM

I want to buy some drag radials for the dragstrip. I'm probably going to get M/T drag radials, my current wheels are the 18" bullits. My question is will 18" drag radials hook up as well as 15" drag radials. I don't have a problem with buying rims for the rear if need be.

07 Boss · July 21st, 2009, 06:49 PM

A taller sidewall will help you hook better. Is an 18" going to be enough tire for you, probably, but taller is usually better.

kraigster · July 21st, 2009, 06:52 PM

So with a 15" your going to have more sidewall, so would it hook better ?

07 Boss · July 21st, 2009, 07:12 PM

The taller sidewall will allow your tire to flex more. The flex kinda acts like a shock absorber with the power from your rim to the pavement. All the torque gets there, it just doesn't hit as hard.

07stanggt · July 21st, 2009, 07:26 PM

if i had it to do over again i would just get a 15 inch rim and et streets for the drag strip. No point in constantly competing and comparing your times to people with better rim tire setups.

Bogart is at the end of design and starting production on a streetable rim for our car. He said it was like 2lbs heavier then the race rims they sell. So like 15x11 and 15lbs. Nasty.

Not sure if you looking to get that aggressive but she'll hook and loose some weight as well. going to cost big bucks though. Just a thought, but yea to me 15 inch rims are the way to go.

kraigster · July 21st, 2009, 07:40 PM

I wouldn't mind getting some Bogarts for the rear. I have set of 15" Weld Prostars I used to run in a fox body but I'm not sure what offset I would need to use those for the time being.

NastyFX4 · July 21st, 2009, 08:18 PM

Bogarts, Cobra Jets (Bogarts), Holeshots are the choices for 15" wheels. I'd really like to get some on the rear with slicks but can't stomach the $400 price tag right now. Anyways, if you can get the 15" wheels than do it. I'd recommend going with the Holeshots.

05mustang_TT_charged · July 21st, 2009, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by NastyStang113

Bogarts, Cobra Jets (Bogarts), Holeshots are the choices for 15" wheels. I'd really like to get some on the rear with slicks but can't stomach the $400 price tag right now. Anyways, if you can get the 15" wheels than do it. I'd recommend going with the Holeshots.

the Cobra Jet Bogarts will not fit on our cars with out shortening the rear end 24mm on each side....The Cobra Jet uses a shortened 9" rearend.

If you want a 15" wheel option besides the $400 dollar a piece then look at this thread and it can point you in the right direction.

Combined 15" wheel Fitment Thread - WWW.S197FORUM.COM

kraigster · July 21st, 2009, 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by 05mustang_kb_charged

the Cobra Jet Bogarts will not fit on our cars with out shortening the rear end 24mm on each side....The Cobra Jet uses a shortened 9" rearend.

If you want a 15" wheel option besides the $400 dollar a piece then look at this thread and it can point you in the right direction.

Combined 15" wheel Fitment Thread - WWW.S197FORUM.COM

Thank You.

July 21st, 2009, 06:00 PM	#1
kraigster Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St.Petersburg, Fl Posts: 570 iTrader: 0 reviews	Drag Radial Size ? I want to buy some drag radials for the dragstrip. I'm probably going to get M/T drag radials, my current wheels are the 18" bullits. My question is will 18" drag radials hook up as well as 15" drag radials. I don't have a problem with buying rims for the rear if need be. __________________ Saleen rear fascia with center exhaust, MAC longtubes with o/r Prochamber, Steeda CAI w/carbon fiber elbow, SCT X3, Steeda UDPs, Hurst shifter, modified delete plates, Comp Cams and 4.10s.

July 21st, 2009, 06:49 PM	#2
07 Boss MM Fanatic 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,377 iTrader: 3 reviews	A taller sidewall will help you hook better. Is an 18" going to be enough tire for you, probably, but taller is usually better. __________________ Roush CAI-Comp NSR's-Pacesetter L/T's and O/R H-pipe-4.10's-PH Driveshaft-PI triple disc 3000-elec H2O-Pro Kit-BMR billet LCA's w/brckts-BMR adj UCA & Panhard-BMR sway bars-Bilsteins-Nitto NT05R DR's & Toyo T1R's-and a bunch of other really cool shit

July 21st, 2009, 06:52 PM	#3
kraigster Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St.Petersburg, Fl Posts: 570 iTrader: 0 reviews	So with a 15" your going to have more sidewall, so would it hook better ? __________________ Saleen rear fascia with center exhaust, MAC longtubes with o/r Prochamber, Steeda CAI w/carbon fiber elbow, SCT X3, Steeda UDPs, Hurst shifter, modified delete plates, Comp Cams and 4.10s.

July 21st, 2009, 07:12 PM	#4
07 Boss MM Fanatic 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,377 iTrader: 3 reviews	The taller sidewall will allow your tire to flex more. The flex kinda acts like a shock absorber with the power from your rim to the pavement. All the torque gets there, it just doesn't hit as hard. __________________ Roush CAI-Comp NSR's-Pacesetter L/T's and O/R H-pipe-4.10's-PH Driveshaft-PI triple disc 3000-elec H2O-Pro Kit-BMR billet LCA's w/brckts-BMR adj UCA & Panhard-BMR sway bars-Bilsteins-Nitto NT05R DR's & Toyo T1R's-and a bunch of other really cool shit

July 21st, 2009, 07:40 PM	#6
kraigster Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St.Petersburg, Fl Posts: 570 iTrader: 0 reviews	I wouldn't mind getting some Bogarts for the rear. I have set of 15" Weld Prostars I used to run in a fox body but I'm not sure what offset I would need to use those for the time being. __________________ Saleen rear fascia with center exhaust, MAC longtubes with o/r Prochamber, Steeda CAI w/carbon fiber elbow, SCT X3, Steeda UDPs, Hurst shifter, modified delete plates, Comp Cams and 4.10s.

July 21st, 2009, 07:26 PM	#5
07stanggt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 11,950 iTrader: 1 reviews	if i had it to do over again i would just get a 15 inch rim and et streets for the drag strip. No point in constantly competing and comparing your times to people with better rim tire setups. Bogart is at the end of design and starting production on a streetable rim for our car. He said it was like 2lbs heavier then the race rims they sell. So like 15x11 and 15lbs. Nasty. Not sure if you looking to get that aggressive but she'll hook and loose some weight as well. going to cost big bucks though. Just a thought, but yea to me 15 inch rims are the way to go.

July 21st, 2009, 08:18 PM	#7
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 16,010 iTrader: 9 reviews	Bogarts, Cobra Jets (Bogarts), Holeshots are the choices for 15" wheels. I'd really like to get some on the rear with slicks but can't stomach the $400 price tag right now. Anyways, if you can get the 15" wheels than do it. I'd recommend going with the Holeshots. __________________

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