Street and Strip Radials

2006greyGT · January 18th, 2008, 10:21 PM

I am trying to find some tires that will do well at the strip and the street. I haven't had much luck and was wondering what you guys do? I am looking for tires for my stock 17's . the size is 235/55...HELP

07Bullitt · January 18th, 2008, 10:27 PM

alot of the guys i run around with run nitto dr's and love them, ive been looking into them for when i buy different rims. i like bfgoodrich also, falkens are decently priced and will fit.

06VistaGT · January 18th, 2008, 10:29 PM

Check out Brenspeed.com, they sell MT drags that work on stock rims.

Modern_Muscle · January 18th, 2008, 10:38 PM

the mt drags are not for any, any moisture on the road.

check out M&H racemaster drag radials...
they are supposed to be the stickiest in the biz, and ive heard 1.4 and a little less 60's coming from them, as well as some damn good times, and some f-body guys twisting their tubes with them...

TheUNZippee! · January 18th, 2008, 10:40 PM

I'm just sayin'. Clickeh Meh

2006greyGT · January 18th, 2008, 11:06 PM

I am open to all suggestions... I am even thinking of getting a rear tire/wheel package just for the strip. I am also looking into a trailer to haul it there..

TheUNZippee! · January 18th, 2008, 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by 2006greyGT

I am open to all suggestions... I am even thinking of getting a rear tire/wheel package just for the strip. I am also looking into a trailer to haul it there..

If you are looking to really perform at the track, that would be your best bet. Get a set of 17" wheels, and slap some M/T's or Nitto's on them, and use them just for the track.

Black Betty · January 18th, 2008, 11:12 PM

Nitto drag radials are bad a$$ on the street but i'm not sure how well they hook at the track. Go with a 10in. wheel if you're getting wheels too.

05mustang_TT_charged · January 19th, 2008, 12:54 AM

check these out, they run a little small

MH Racemaster, MandHtires.com, Drag Slick, Drag Radial, Cheater Slick, DOT

Jucostud · January 19th, 2008, 01:19 AM

nitto makes a 315/35/17 DR that would work on your stock rims. you couldn't fit that size tire on your rim normally, but it's a drag radial which means it has a much softer sidewall. This will allow you to be able to mount it up to a 17x8.

blackhavok · January 19th, 2008, 01:37 AM

if supercharged do not use nittos!!!!!! i couldnt grip for crap

2006greyGT · January 19th, 2008, 01:56 AM

I am also going to add all the good parts under the back end... but that will be another thread..I have till April to get all this done, thats when the strip opens here.I'm payin attention to the posts...keep'em comeing and thanks

06VistaGT · January 19th, 2008, 12:47 PM

Ohhh ok i read your post wrong. The MTs were suggested for track use only, like switch your street tires for those for track use only. Nittos are supposed to be pretty good, so are BFGs for street tires. I hear Nittos suck in the rain though. Hey blackhavok, what are you using for the street and track? Suggestion for tires for supercharged cars?

kenneth · January 19th, 2008, 02:37 PM

Looking at new tires recently also, I'm thinking about the Nitto Invo's.
They look to be a good wet and dry traction tire.

kenneth · January 19th, 2008, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by TheUNZippee!

I'm just sayin'. Clickeh Meh

These are OK for a street tire but they suck at the track.
My car came stock with these 235/50/18.

forensicsteve · January 19th, 2008, 02:47 PM

Had the 315 Nitto DRs on the back for over a year for street driving in all sorts of nasty weather (not track tires in left sig pic, they're MTs). No issues at all. Got 325 M&H DRs waiting to go on. They are supposed to grip much better than the Nitto but do not evacuate the water as efficiently. Only reason I will be using them for the street is that the car has very limited street use. 1/2 mile to work in 25 mph zone. In fact, just had old bicycle repaired and will be using that as a daily, weather permitting.

06VistaGT · January 19th, 2008, 03:40 PM

+1 Kenneth, the Nitto Invo's look like they would be good, but i haven't seen or heard of anyone using them. Their appearance is kinda crazy too, borderline ricey, but if they hook on the street decent and don't suck in the rain they may be a good buy.

06RedfireGT · January 19th, 2008, 04:00 PM

MTs or M&H for the track on stock 17s. If you want a good tire to hook on the street, then Nitto DRs, they will only last like 15k miles though.

06VistaGT · January 19th, 2008, 04:16 PM

Has anyone tried the BFG B/A KDs

or the BFG Super sports for street traction or in rain?

06RedfireGT · January 19th, 2008, 04:40 PM

The KDs are for handling. They aren't that good at the track and suck in the rain. For a good street tire thats good in the rain go with the BFG KDWII

January 18th, 2008, 10:21 PM	#1
2006greyGT Premium Member 2006 Satin Silver GT 11.08@125.22 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KC Posts: 3,073 iTrader: 0 reviews	Street and Strip Radials I am trying to find some tires that will do well at the strip and the street. I haven't had much luck and was wondering what you guys do? I am looking for tires for my stock 17's . the size is 235/55...HELP __________________ 2.6l KENNE BELL 298 Stroker, Ported heads Pro Motion Built 3650/McLeod RST/ MGW Short Throw Long tube/O/R X /Borla Touring 8 rib/65 lb injectors/GT500 twin fuel ET Drag Slicks/3.73 gear Detroit Truetrac /CDC AGR Spoiler

January 18th, 2008, 10:27 PM	#2
07Bullitt Regular 2007 mustang GT new time soon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: dayton, OH Posts: 188 iTrader: 0 reviews	alot of the guys i run around with run nitto dr's and love them, ive been looking into them for when i buy different rims. i like bfgoodrich also, falkens are decently priced and will fit. __________________ 2007 gt (blue devil) 4.10 gears airaid cai cmc delete plates bassani ss offroad x frpp GTA axle backs cdc shaker hood 302 rwhp 322 rwtq tuned by dayton performance

January 18th, 2008, 10:29 PM	#3
06VistaGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,874 iTrader: 0 reviews	Check out Brenspeed.com, they sell MT drags that work on stock rims. __________________ Dyno vid: http://youtu.be/TkxUrW-mpBw

January 18th, 2008, 10:38 PM	#4
Modern_Muscle Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,347 iTrader: 1 reviews	the mt drags are not for any, any moisture on the road. check out M&H racemaster drag radials... they are supposed to be the stickiest in the biz, and ive heard 1.4 and a little less 60's coming from them, as well as some damn good times, and some f-body guys twisting their tubes with them... __________________ 1998 Trans Am WS6. (Anti Venom) Forged 347, stage 3 T56, and a 76mm Turbo... 659rwhp @ 13.5# ~725rwhp @ 15.5# Meth, C16, and 20psi coming soon 03 Z71 (H/C/I/E/T)...sold 2005 GT, Full Bolt-Ons...12's... GONE

January 18th, 2008, 11:06 PM	#6
2006greyGT Premium Member 2006 Satin Silver GT 11.08@125.22 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KC Posts: 3,073 iTrader: 0 reviews	I am open to all suggestions... I am even thinking of getting a rear tire/wheel package just for the strip. I am also looking into a trailer to haul it there.. __________________ 2.6l KENNE BELL 298 Stroker, Ported heads Pro Motion Built 3650/McLeod RST/ MGW Short Throw Long tube/O/R X /Borla Touring 8 rib/65 lb injectors/GT500 twin fuel ET Drag Slicks/3.73 gear Detroit Truetrac /CDC AGR Spoiler

January 18th, 2008, 11:12 PM	#8
Black Betty Regular 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 102 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nitto drag radials are bad a$$ on the street but i'm not sure how well they hook at the track. Go with a 10in. wheel if you're getting wheels too. __________________ SLP cat-back, Steeda short throw, MAC cai, FRPP 3.73 gears, 20% tint, Mach 1 grille delete, Mach 1 chin spoiler

January 19th, 2008, 12:54 AM	#9
05mustang_TT_charged Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 10.32@137.70 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LSU Country Posts: 2,774 iTrader: 0 reviews	check these out, they run a little small MH Racemaster, MandHtires.com, Drag Slick, Drag Radial, Cheater Slick, DOT __________________ 350 rwhp and 310 rwtq at 6000 rpms through stock exhaust system 326 cubic inches of Twin Turbocharged hell will be running soon Tuned by Wes @ TPS

January 19th, 2008, 01:19 AM	#10
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	nitto makes a 315/35/17 DR that would work on your stock rims. you couldn't fit that size tire on your rim normally, but it's a drag radial which means it has a much softer sidewall. This will allow you to be able to mount it up to a 17x8. __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

January 19th, 2008, 01:37 AM	#11
blackhavok Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT 10.82@125.2 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: McAllen, Texas Posts: 752 iTrader: 0 reviews	if supercharged do not use nittos!!!!!! i couldnt grip for crap __________________ www.RADMustangs.com www.s197Performance.com Bassani Crew Member #2 10.82@125.2

January 19th, 2008, 01:56 AM	#12
2006greyGT Premium Member 2006 Satin Silver GT 11.08@125.22 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KC Posts: 3,073 iTrader: 0 reviews	I am also going to add all the good parts under the back end... but that will be another thread..I have till April to get all this done, thats when the strip opens here.I'm payin attention to the posts...keep'em comeing and thanks __________________ 2.6l KENNE BELL 298 Stroker, Ported heads Pro Motion Built 3650/McLeod RST/ MGW Short Throw Long tube/O/R X /Borla Touring 8 rib/65 lb injectors/GT500 twin fuel ET Drag Slicks/3.73 gear Detroit Truetrac /CDC AGR Spoiler

January 19th, 2008, 12:47 PM	#13
06VistaGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,874 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ohhh ok i read your post wrong. The MTs were suggested for track use only, like switch your street tires for those for track use only. Nittos are supposed to be pretty good, so are BFGs for street tires. I hear Nittos suck in the rain though. Hey blackhavok, what are you using for the street and track? Suggestion for tires for supercharged cars? __________________ Dyno vid: http://youtu.be/TkxUrW-mpBw

January 19th, 2008, 02:37 PM	#14
kenneth Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT 11.45@123.61 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cut Off, LA. Posts: 1,468 iTrader: 2 reviews	Looking at new tires recently also, I'm thinking about the Nitto Invo's. They look to be a good wet and dry traction tire. __________________ Stock for now.

January 19th, 2008, 02:47 PM	#16
forensicsteve Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,283 iTrader: 0 reviews	Had the 315 Nitto DRs on the back for over a year for street driving in all sorts of nasty weather (not track tires in left sig pic, they're MTs). No issues at all. Got 325 M&H DRs waiting to go on. They are supposed to grip much better than the Nitto but do not evacuate the water as efficiently. Only reason I will be using them for the street is that the car has very limited street use. 1/2 mile to work in 25 mph zone. In fact, just had old bicycle repaired and will be using that as a daily, weather permitting.

January 19th, 2008, 03:40 PM	#17
06VistaGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,874 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1 Kenneth, the Nitto Invo's look like they would be good, but i haven't seen or heard of anyone using them. Their appearance is kinda crazy too, borderline ricey, but if they hook on the street decent and don't suck in the rain they may be a good buy. __________________ Dyno vid: http://youtu.be/TkxUrW-mpBw

January 19th, 2008, 04:00 PM	#18
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,483 iTrader: 2 reviews	MTs or M&H for the track on stock 17s. If you want a good tire to hook on the street, then Nitto DRs, they will only last like 15k miles though. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

January 19th, 2008, 04:16 PM	#19
06VistaGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,874 iTrader: 0 reviews	Has anyone tried the BFG B/A KDs or the BFG Super sports for street traction or in rain? __________________ Dyno vid: http://youtu.be/TkxUrW-mpBw

January 19th, 2008, 04:40 PM	#20
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,483 iTrader: 2 reviews	The KDs are for handling. They aren't that good at the track and suck in the rain. For a good street tire thats good in the rain go with the BFG KDWII __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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