DR tire question

rxnodoze02 · March 23rd, 2008, 12:11 AM

Which DR tire would be the best for hooking up and tread life? Also what is the largest size tire you can put in the back of an 05 without looking stupid and rubbing? any suggestions? Thanks

mustangmanic · March 23rd, 2008, 12:14 AM

No DR does good with tread life, thats just part of having a soft tire... but the most mileage you'll get out of a DR will probably be a nitto NT555R... round 13-15k... but they arnt the best DR for hooking... the best hooking street legal DR would probably be a MT ET street or a Hoosier DR.

06GTMustang89 · March 23rd, 2008, 12:14 AM

for hooking up go M/T

for tread life go Nitto

for a happy medium M&H

qwik48r · March 23rd, 2008, 12:40 AM

^^^ what he said

06GTMustang89 · March 23rd, 2008, 08:56 AM

Also to answer your question on size...im running 325/45 r17 M&H's they are 28" x 12.4" but they run small and the tread is only 10.3" that is prolly all the tire you need cuz they are beefy as shit....

2006greyGT · March 23rd, 2008, 09:13 AM

I went with 40's but I would recommend 45 or 50's because the G-Force TA's I have look real small with the stockers on the front. But there is also a positive to the smaller tire is that it raises the gear ratio some without changing gears... I am going to end up with at least two sets of DR's and just figure out which size/brand fits my driving best.. My speedo in the car says I'm doing 45 when my nav system says I'm doing 41... I guess it will save me from some tickets if I don't think about it too much

07stanggt · March 23rd, 2008, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by 2006greyGT

I went with 40's but I would recommend 45 or 50's because the G-Force TA's I have look real small with the stockers on the front. But there is also a positive to the smaller tire is that it raises the gear ratio some without changing gears... I am going to end up with at least two sets of DR's and just figure out which size/brand fits my driving best.. My speedo in the car says I'm doing 45 when my nav system says I'm doing 41... I guess it will save me from some tickets if I don't think about it too much

It will also cuase your odometer to be off. but i guess if your drag racing it your not to worried about resale value

forensicsteve · March 23rd, 2008, 09:57 AM

for hooking up go M/T

for tread life go Nitto

for a happy medium M&H

+1.
I use the M&H 325/45/17 as a street tire, although they're also excellent at the track, but I don't trust them on wet roads.

Lazyracer · March 23rd, 2008, 10:26 AM

Hey Steve, can you post some pics of those 325s oin the street? I like the size but having never seen them fitted, i am not sure if they would stand out of the wheelarches

forensicsteve · March 23rd, 2008, 10:39 AM

Just took these two pics for you.
If they stick out, it's not by much.

2mchtoy · March 23rd, 2008, 10:17 PM

Thanks for the shots steve! How's the car doin?

rxnodoze02 · March 23rd, 2008, 10:48 PM

Hey did anyone see the DR from goodyear they look sick

stanglifemike · March 23rd, 2008, 10:51 PM

Is that a new hood in the garage Steve??

HEAVYGT · March 23rd, 2008, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by rxnodoze02

Hey did anyone see the DR from goodyear they look sick

heres a pic of the new GoodYear SS DR...

heres a pic of the nitto 305/45/18 DR...

a pic of the M&H 275/50/17...

a pic of the new Mickey Thompson ETs 305/45/18...

2k05gt · March 23rd, 2008, 11:34 PM

Nice ^^^

I plan on putting the M&H 275/40 17 on my stock rims
M&H Racemaster Drag Radial 275/50R17 [MH-275-50R-17] - $198.00

the price is right

HEAVYGT · March 24th, 2008, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by 2k05gt

Nice ^^^

I plan on putting the M&H 275/40 17 on my stock rims
M&H Racemaster Drag Radial 275/50R17 [MH-275-50R-17] - $198.00

the price is right

they are 275/50/17's not 40's and they fit perfect on a stock 8 inch rim.

rxnodoze02 · March 24th, 2008, 09:18 PM

has anyone heard anything about the good DR? Are they only good in dry weather ? I know nittos are not the best DR for hooking up but they are the best out of the DR in all weather and last the longest.

ROUSH STAGE II · March 24th, 2008, 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by rxnodoze02

has anyone heard anything about the good DR? Are they only good in dry weather ? I know nittos are not the best DR for hooking up but they are the best out of the DR in all weather and last the longest.

I only have about 6,000 miles on mine and I try to avoid the rain at all costs, but I have been caught a couple of times and didn't have any problems

I really like the Nittos for the street. Mickey's are alot better at the track, but I wanted a fast street car with occasional runs at the track so I went for treadlife with a little compromise at the track.

forensicsteve · March 25th, 2008, 06:47 AM

How's the car doin?

We're stuck on street tune right now. Not even sure if we'll go back to the track until we get at least 1 race tune on C16 and 16lbs boost.

Is that a new hood in the garage Steve??

That's the stock hood. To the right of it, on the ground is the stock spoiler, rearend and exhaust. Girlfriend gives me grief almost daily about all that stuff just lying around.

stanglifemike · March 25th, 2008, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by forensicsteve

Girlfriend gives me grief almost daily about all that stuff just lying around.

I know exactly what you mean. I've got parts from my 98, 06, 71 C/10, and various other parts from friends cars

March 23rd, 2008, 12:11 AM	#1
rxnodoze02 Regular 2005 GT & 69 Mach1 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 169 iTrader: 0 reviews	DR tire question Which DR tire would be the best for hooking up and tread life? Also what is the largest size tire you can put in the back of an 05 without looking stupid and rubbing? any suggestions? Thanks Last edited by rxnodoze02; March 23rd, 2008 at 12:14 AM.

March 23rd, 2008, 12:14 AM	#2
mustangmanic MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 13.334 @ 106.27 w/2.01 60' Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,107 iTrader: 2 reviews	No DR does good with tread life, thats just part of having a soft tire... but the most mileage you'll get out of a DR will probably be a nitto NT555R... round 13-15k... but they arnt the best DR for hooking... the best hooking street legal DR would probably be a MT ET street or a Hoosier DR. __________________

March 23rd, 2008, 12:14 AM	#3
06GTMustang89 MM Fanatic 2006 Mustang GT 6spd 12.61@109mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,178 iTrader: 0 reviews	for hooking up go M/T for tread life go Nitto for a happy medium M&H __________________ JLT CAI: KOOKS LT's: Comp NSR II's: 4.56's: TR6060: Steeda LCA, UCA: QA1's: Roush rear springs...see garage for more.

March 23rd, 2008, 12:40 AM	#4
qwik48r MM Fanatic alotta shit no fat girls fast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: in the woods Posts: 3,681 iTrader: 1 reviews	^^^ what he said __________________ mind your business what i drive... i'm on a fucking mustang forum. qwik's build

March 23rd, 2008, 08:56 AM	#5
06GTMustang89 MM Fanatic 2006 Mustang GT 6spd 12.61@109mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,178 iTrader: 0 reviews	Also to answer your question on size...im running 325/45 r17 M&H's they are 28" x 12.4" but they run small and the tread is only 10.3" that is prolly all the tire you need cuz they are beefy as shit.... __________________ JLT CAI: KOOKS LT's: Comp NSR II's: 4.56's: TR6060: Steeda LCA, UCA: QA1's: Roush rear springs...see garage for more.

March 23rd, 2008, 09:13 AM	#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 went with 40's but I would recommend 45 or 50's because the G-Force TA's I have look real small with the stockers on the front. But there is also a positive to the smaller tire is that it raises the gear ratio some without changing gears... I am going to end up with at least two sets of DR's and just figure out which size/brand fits my driving best.. My speedo in the car says I'm doing 45 when my nav system says I'm doing 41... I guess it will save me from some tickets if I don't think about it too much __________________ 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 23rd, 2008, 10:26 AM	#9
Lazyracer Regular 05 GT 13.14@104 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 135 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hey Steve, can you post some pics of those 325s oin the street? I like the size but having never seen them fitted, i am not sure if they would stand out of the wheelarches __________________ www.streetandstrip.co.uk 05 GT, spec in garage

March 23rd, 2008, 10:39 AM	#10
forensicsteve Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,283 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just took these two pics for you. If they stick out, it's not by much.

March 23rd, 2008, 10:17 PM	#11
2mchtoy Regular 2005 Mustang GT none yet.... Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Montezuma,IA Posts: 56 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for the shots steve! How's the car doin? __________________ 2005 Procharged Mustang GT! x-pipe, rs mufflers. auto. Looking to make around 500rwhp after a cam swap and 1 size smaller pulley, and 3:73's with a kurgan tune! Mid to Low 11's here I come!!!

March 23rd, 2008, 10:48 PM	#12
rxnodoze02 Regular 2005 GT & 69 Mach1 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 169 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hey did anyone see the DR from goodyear they look sick

March 23rd, 2008, 10:51 PM	#13
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March 23rd, 2008, 11:34 PM	#15
2k05gt Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Virgina Posts: 188 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nice ^^^ I plan on putting the M&H 275/40 17 on my stock rims M&H Racemaster Drag Radial 275/50R17 [MH-275-50R-17] - $198.00 the price is right __________________ ___ 12.29 @ 110 All Motor (Auto w/TCI 3500 Converter & Bolt-Ons)

March 24th, 2008, 09:18 PM	#17
rxnodoze02 Regular 2005 GT & 69 Mach1 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 169 iTrader: 0 reviews	has anyone heard anything about the good DR? Are they only good in dry weather ? I know nittos are not the best DR for hooking up but they are the best out of the DR in all weather and last the longest.

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