Drag Radial Delima

2006greyGT · March 7th, 2008, 07:14 PM

these are my first set of DRs... Just put them on the rims last night.. Got out onto the street in front of my shop and launched for the first time with some real grip.. it pointed out what I have left to do... Suspension time... I got a little wheel hop and when I let off the gas at the end of second I almost lost control,felt like the tires were flat. I guess this is a dumb question but do any of you run these on the street. I don't know if I could get used to the sway of the rear end around corners.. I am already looking for another set of stockers to put on the back.. if not I will put my 20's back on and hope it doesn't snow any more...like it did today...

HMUSN · March 7th, 2008, 07:16 PM

get your control
arms out back and it will tighten things back up

rk_2000_Z/28 · March 7th, 2008, 07:18 PM

What brand and what PSI were they at?

Lots of people drive with DR's on their daily driver. They are not the best in the snow and ice, but if you live in an area were that is a problem than it would be a good idea to have a set of 'traditional' tires available for a quick swap.

2006greyGT · March 7th, 2008, 07:29 PM

I filled them to 42 lbs.... 44 max and it was 40deg outside... I have a 4x4 dodge if I need to get around so thats not the issue it is just wanting to know other peeps experiences with these or like tires.. I know the sidewalls are supposed to be soft but it just feels strange..

wadman · March 7th, 2008, 08:00 PM

I run nitto dr's out back and they are fine on the street. The car does not handle as good as it did from the factory. Ive got all the goodies too. If you want it to hook good its not going to go around curves well. The car is pretty good like it comes from the factory. I would leave it alone.

kenneth · March 7th, 2008, 08:17 PM

Too many people told me it was a bad idea to use drag radials for street tires.

06RedfireGT · March 7th, 2008, 08:21 PM

Lots of people do, but I wouldn't.

menace07 · March 7th, 2008, 08:23 PM

i know some people like to have drag radials on the street, but i like to push my stang in the corners as well as the straights. Since you already have the drag radials, maybe just put em on before you go to the track...I plan on purchasing a set and mounting them on some stock style rims just for trips to the track and back...good luck! Maybe it'll just take some getting used to

06VistaGT · March 7th, 2008, 08:27 PM

I too have heard of people having issues with DRs on the street, mostly the Nittos though. I would work on suspension next for sure.

05mustang_TT_charged · March 7th, 2008, 09:35 PM

I run a 305/35/18 Nitto Drag out back and have no problems with them as a daily driver and I like to take the turns a little fast too. The sidewall might not be as stiff on the BFG's as the Nitto though. If you have a softer sidewall then the tire hooks a lot better but that also causes the car to sway around a speed. I used to run a 30x11.50 slick on my Z28 and when I drove them on the road I would have to watch because the sidewalls gave so much it would feel like the car was spinning out.

Grabber523 · March 7th, 2008, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by 2006greyGT

I filled them to 42 lbs.... 44 max and it was 40deg outside... I have a 4x4 dodge if I need to get around so thats not the issue it is just wanting to know other peeps experiences with these or like tires.. I know the sidewalls are supposed to be soft but it just feels strange..

DOOD!!! I'm running M/T DR's right now to knock the tread down a little for when the track opens. 42 pounds? Run 32 pounds, just like your stockers (door jamb sticker). You're gonna wear a groove right down the middle of your tread if you run them that high. They won't be as squirrely either if you drop the pressure. You're basically putting down as much tread as a pair of rollerskates right now. Do a good burnout with the psi you're running...if your patch isn't as wide as your tread, you've got way too much pressure. If it makes "railroad tracks" from the sidewalls taking all the abuse, your pressure is too low.

rk_2000_Z/28 · March 7th, 2008, 10:37 PM

If you are looking for a good sticky tire that handles better in the corners than check out the Nitto NT-01. They will not get you the strait line traction of a traditional drag radial, but it might be a happy medium for what you are looking for. Wouldn't hurt to look into it for your next set of tires.

Nitto Tire - High Performance Tires for Car and Truck Enthusiasts

And also, 42 pounds is kind of high.

2006greyGT · March 8th, 2008, 02:17 AM

The tire said 44 so I thought I was ok... I will check out the marks from a launch and see what that tells me...

mustang fanatic · March 8th, 2008, 03:04 AM

Originally Posted by 2006greyGT

The tire said 44 so I thought I was ok... I will check out the marks from a launch and see what that tells me...

You always want to stick to the psi that it says on the door jam. The psi on the tire is just generic for what ever car it goes on, but in reality all cars weigh different and put pressure on the tires differently. The psi on the door jam is the exact calculated psi that is optimal for your car, so stick close to that pressure.

March 7th, 2008, 07:14 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	Drag Radial Delima these are my first set of DRs... Just put them on the rims last night.. Got out onto the street in front of my shop and launched for the first time with some real grip.. it pointed out what I have left to do... Suspension time... I got a little wheel hop and when I let off the gas at the end of second I almost lost control,felt like the tires were flat. I guess this is a dumb question but do any of you run these on the street. I don't know if I could get used to the sway of the rear end around corners.. I am already looking for another set of stockers to put on the back.. if not I will put my 20's back on and hope it doesn't snow any more...like it did today... __________________ 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

March 7th, 2008, 07:16 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,049 iTrader: 11 reviews	get your control arms out back and it will tighten things back up __________________

March 7th, 2008, 07:18 PM	#3
rk_2000_Z/28 Forever in our hearts travis_afx 2003 SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Enid, OK Posts: 4,311 iTrader: 0 reviews	What brand and what PSI were they at? Lots of people drive with DR's on their daily driver. They are not the best in the snow and ice, but if you live in an area were that is a problem than it would be a good idea to have a set of 'traditional' tires available for a quick swap. __________________ 03 Cobra-Slow 02 SS, 00 Z/28-Gone Rest In Peace Travis Billings

March 7th, 2008, 07:29 PM	#4
2006greyGT Premium Member 2006 Satin Silver GT 11.08@125.22 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KC Posts: 3,073 iTrader: 0 reviews	I filled them to 42 lbs.... 44 max and it was 40deg outside... I have a 4x4 dodge if I need to get around so thats not the issue it is just wanting to know other peeps experiences with these or like tires.. I know the sidewalls are supposed to be soft but it just feels strange.. __________________ 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

March 7th, 2008, 08:00 PM	#5
wadman Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 reviews	I run nitto dr's out back and they are fine on the street. The car does not handle as good as it did from the factory. Ive got all the goodies too. If you want it to hook good its not going to go around curves well. The car is pretty good like it comes from the factory. I would leave it alone. __________________ 2005 mustang gt Zex nitrous Tokico D-Spec Hurst shifter Nitto Drag Radials Hooker exhaust Raptor shift light Foose Nitrous Wheels Eibach pro kit 4.10 gears

March 7th, 2008, 08:17 PM	#6
kenneth Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT 11.45@123.61 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cut Off, LA. Posts: 1,468 iTrader: 2 reviews	Too many people told me it was a bad idea to use drag radials for street tires. __________________ Stock for now.

March 7th, 2008, 08:21 PM	#7
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,484 iTrader: 2 reviews	Lots of people do, but I wouldn't. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

March 7th, 2008, 08:23 PM	#8
menace07 Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 13.7 @ 105 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 818 iTrader: 0 reviews	i know some people like to have drag radials on the street, but i like to push my stang in the corners as well as the straights. Since you already have the drag radials, maybe just put em on before you go to the track...I plan on purchasing a set and mounting them on some stock style rims just for trips to the track and back...good luck! Maybe it'll just take some getting used to __________________ black 07 GT, jlt2 cai, sct2 brenspeed 93 octane tune, UDP's, spydershaft, triax, magnaflow catted x, steeda axleback, bad ass steeda suspension Stealth GT Twin Turbo System On The Way!!!!!!! STEEDA SUSPENSION CREW FOUNDER

March 7th, 2008, 08:27 PM	#9
06VistaGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,874 iTrader: 0 reviews	I too have heard of people having issues with DRs on the street, mostly the Nittos though. I would work on suspension next for sure. __________________ Dyno vid: http://youtu.be/TkxUrW-mpBw

March 7th, 2008, 09:35 PM	#10
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	I run a 305/35/18 Nitto Drag out back and have no problems with them as a daily driver and I like to take the turns a little fast too. The sidewall might not be as stiff on the BFG's as the Nitto though. If you have a softer sidewall then the tire hooks a lot better but that also causes the car to sway around a speed. I used to run a 30x11.50 slick on my Z28 and when I drove them on the road I would have to watch because the sidewalls gave so much it would feel like the car was spinning out. __________________ 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

March 7th, 2008, 10:37 PM	#12
rk_2000_Z/28 Forever in our hearts travis_afx 2003 SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Enid, OK Posts: 4,311 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you are looking for a good sticky tire that handles better in the corners than check out the Nitto NT-01. They will not get you the strait line traction of a traditional drag radial, but it might be a happy medium for what you are looking for. Wouldn't hurt to look into it for your next set of tires. Nitto Tire - High Performance Tires for Car and Truck Enthusiasts And also, 42 pounds is kind of high. __________________ 03 Cobra-Slow 02 SS, 00 Z/28-Gone Rest In Peace Travis Billings

March 8th, 2008, 02:17 AM	#13
2006greyGT Premium Member 2006 Satin Silver GT 11.08@125.22 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KC Posts: 3,073 iTrader: 0 reviews	The tire said 44 so I thought I was ok... I will check out the marks from a launch and see what that tells me... __________________ 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

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