Need help choosing rear tires!!

Darko · September 8th, 2011, 05:25 PM

I put on a new set of wheels on my car. 18X9 front and 18X10 rears Black Chrome Fr500's wheels. The wheels currently have Sumitomo 285's in the rear. Last night I found what looks like a bolt in the driver side rear tire. I guess it kinda works out since I was going to be buying wider tires anyway just sucks that I have to take care of it now. So heres my dilemma. Im stuck between these tires.*

1st-http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/strip.php?item=ETStreetRadialII

SIZE:305/35R18 27X12.50R18
*
2nd- URL isn't working, it's the BFG g-force t/a drag radials

SIZE:315/30/18

3rd- NT555R

SIZE:305/35/18

4th-http://www.nittotire.com/Tire/nt01#size

SIZE:315/30/18

What have you had? Liked? Heard? Any info would be greatly appreciated. As of right now I'm torn on these four tires. I wanna pick up one of these set's this weekend. Thanks guys!

ReverendDexter · September 8th, 2011, 05:30 PM

Any of those will be better than the Sumis.

Really depends on how often you drag race.

The BFG link is bad, so I'm not sure which tire of theirs you're pointing out.

In order, from most drag racing to least, I'd go: MTs, 555Rs, NT01s.

The NT01 is a handling/track tire, not a strip tire. They'll grip well, but they have stiff sidewalls, so not the best use of your money if all you care about is 1/4 mile.

Darko · September 8th, 2011, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

Any of those will be better than the Sumis.

Really depends on how often you drag race.

The BFG link is bad, so I'm not sure which tire of theirs you're pointing out.

In order, from most drag racing to least, I'd go: MTs, 555Rs, NT01s.

The NT01 is a handling/track tire, not a strip tire. They'll grip well, but they have stiff sidewalls, so not the best use of your money if all you care about is 1/4 mile.

Well as of right now it's my DD. And I haven't tracked the car yet. I more enjoy doing street runs occasionally. Some canyon runs, but no dig runs yet because I have traction threw 2nd gear.

ReverendDexter · September 8th, 2011, 05:49 PM

The flipside of this is what tires you have up front.

Having wide stickies out back with crap tires up front means you're understeering everywhere.

Darko · September 8th, 2011, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

The flipside of this is what tires you have up front.

Having wide stickies out back with crap tires up front means you're understeering everywhere.

The front Sumis are fine for now. When they run out of thread I'll probably pick out some Nittos or a front set of good BFG's.

futureMACH1racer · September 8th, 2011, 10:14 PM

I ran BFG drag radials and loved them. The Mickey Thompsons are the stickiest, but wear the fastest.

Darko · September 8th, 2011, 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by futureMACH1racer

I ran BFG drag radials and loved them. The Mickey Thompsons are the stickiest, but wear the fastest.

Wound up getting Toyo R888's 315/30ZR/18's! Im stoked! After these wear out I'll pick up a set of Nitto's or BFG's.

stal94gt · September 9th, 2011, 02:55 AM

r888's are a sweet tire, great for road course and decent on strait line traction.

bens98gt · September 10th, 2011, 11:08 PM

those toyos are only good for about 10k miles i heard, bout you get them heated up and they stick like glue.

futureMACH1racer · September 11th, 2011, 11:50 AM

I am not familiar with Toyo's car tires. Let us know how they work out, Darko.

Darko · September 13th, 2011, 02:31 AM

Originally Posted by futureMACH1racer

I am not familiar with Toyo's car tires. Let us know how they work out, Darko.

Did a few runs the other day, did a dig and had absolutely no problems with traction what so ever! So far Im very happy with these tires and would highly recommend them. Ill let you guys know the progress of how they wear and etc.

rthouck · September 17th, 2011, 08:35 PM

I love the BF Goodrich Drag Radial TA/2 - good wear characteristics but still sticky enough to handle the power. I used them on a blown 5.0 and 4.6. Great tire.

Darko · September 19th, 2011, 05:30 PM

here they are! 315/30ZR/18 Toyo Proxe R888's!!!

Darko · September 19th, 2011, 05:30 PM

Hmm, photo problems

September 8th, 2011, 05:25 PM	#1
Darko Regular 04 Cobra Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 103 iTrader: 2 reviews	Need help choosing rear tires!! I put on a new set of wheels on my car. 18X9 front and 18X10 rears Black Chrome Fr500's wheels. The wheels currently have Sumitomo 285's in the rear. Last night I found what looks like a bolt in the driver side rear tire. I guess it kinda works out since I was going to be buying wider tires anyway just sucks that I have to take care of it now. So heres my dilemma. Im stuck between these tires.* 1st-http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/strip.php?item=ETStreetRadialII SIZE:305/35R18 27X12.50R18 * 2nd- URL isn't working, it's the BFG g-force t/a drag radials SIZE:315/30/18 3rd- NT555R SIZE:305/35/18 4th-http://www.nittotire.com/Tire/nt01#size SIZE:315/30/18 What have you had? Liked? Heard? Any info would be greatly appreciated. As of right now I'm torn on these four tires. I wanna pick up one of these set's this weekend. Thanks guys! Last edited by Darko; September 8th, 2011 at 05:44 PM.

September 8th, 2011, 05:30 PM	#2
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	Any of those will be better than the Sumis. Really depends on how often you drag race. The BFG link is bad, so I'm not sure which tire of theirs you're pointing out. In order, from most drag racing to least, I'd go: MTs, 555Rs, NT01s. The NT01 is a handling/track tire, not a strip tire. They'll grip well, but they have stiff sidewalls, so not the best use of your money if all you care about is 1/4 mile. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

September 8th, 2011, 05:49 PM	#4
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	The flipside of this is what tires you have up front. Having wide stickies out back with crap tires up front means you're understeering everywhere. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

September 8th, 2011, 10:14 PM	#6
futureMACH1racer I.D.G.A.F. 2009 John Deere 9670 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: United States of America Posts: 11,347 iTrader: 0 reviews	I ran BFG drag radials and loved them. The Mickey Thompsons are the stickiest, but wear the fastest. __________________ RIP Travis Bilings 5/6/1982-7/5/2011 Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

September 9th, 2011, 02:55 AM	#8
stal94gt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 mustang v6 ;) slow Join Date: May 2010 Location: eglin afb florida Posts: 10,197 iTrader: 2 reviews	r888's are a sweet tire, great for road course and decent on strait line traction. __________________ bone stock from the factory!

September 10th, 2011, 11:08 PM	#9
bens98gt Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 137 iTrader: 0 reviews	those toyos are only good for about 10k miles i heard, bout you get them heated up and they stick like glue. __________________ 98 Mustang GT Mods:Flowmaster 40's Pypes O\R X-pipe Ram Clutch BBk CAI Pro 5.0 Shifter. mm c\c plates, 3.73s, cobra brakes with stainless lines, hawk blue pads and bfg r1 race tires. (for track) Ford racing race springs. Black DD FR500s

September 11th, 2011, 11:50 AM	#10
futureMACH1racer I.D.G.A.F. 2009 John Deere 9670 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: United States of America Posts: 11,347 iTrader: 0 reviews	I am not familiar with Toyo's car tires. Let us know how they work out, Darko. __________________ RIP Travis Bilings 5/6/1982-7/5/2011 Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

September 17th, 2011, 08:35 PM	#12
rthouck Regular 2000 Mustang GT Convert Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NC Posts: 120 iTrader: 0 reviews	I love the BF Goodrich Drag Radial TA/2 - good wear characteristics but still sticky enough to handle the power. I used them on a blown 5.0 and 4.6. Great tire.

September 19th, 2011, 05:30 PM	#13
Darko Regular 04 Cobra Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 103 iTrader: 2 reviews	here they are! 315/30ZR/18 Toyo Proxe R888's!!!

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