255's or 275's

Scott2001GT · March 26th, 2009, 11:04 PM

275 doesn't look good on stock rims. bubbles way to much

mrsinister2424 · March 26th, 2009, 11:58 PM

I think you're trying to get a in between thing here. But you really shouldn't. You want a new tire that hooks, but you don't want(can't) get a wheel that gives you hooking capability. If you want a tire that hooks, get a tire that hooks, and get a wheel that is meant to go with it. Sure people have probably ran 315's on 8 or 9" wheels, is it a good idea? No.

If I was in your position, I'd probably get some wheels and tires that are meant for the purpose you are trying to fulfill. If you want traction, and want to drag your car; get drag tires. If you want some new tires for your DD and don't have the money for drags, or street 315's; then get DD tires on your budget. Anything in between is going to be a compromise, and in your case ~traction vs safety. Buy what you need now, save up and get what you REALLY want, a wider wheel in the back if you want bigger tires.

trueblue02GT · March 27th, 2009, 12:30 AM

yeah well i'm actually getting these because one of my tires is dropping like 3 psi a day and i need to replace them, and im not able to save up enough for wheels and tires so i planned on just getting tires that fit on my rims but i really wanted a drag radial so that i can get my 60' under 2.19 (previous best) and put hurt out on cars around town lol

trueblue02GT · March 27th, 2009, 12:38 AM

Ok now please someone tell me this....I want to get really good launches at the track, i go about once every 2 weeks, and i want good street launches when i catch a race, but this car is my DD. should i get 245 nitto 555's or 275 555r's? (only buying 2 for the rear)

moosenuk17 · March 27th, 2009, 01:46 AM

get a good set of 255's

RALVAREZ26 · March 27th, 2009, 01:04 PM

275 doesn't look good on stock rims. bubbles way to much

i dont see no bubbles on my rims 275/40/17 on a stock 8" wheel.

dude, if i were you i wouldnt WASTE my money on 245 or 255 tires but that's just me. if you are undecided just flip a coin and go w/ that!

BlckBullitt01 · March 27th, 2009, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by trueblue02GT

I would but i just realized there IS no 255 drag radial, i saw the regular 555's and mistook it for a drag radial. only 275, 315, and 305 for 18's.

Wait, your stock Bullitt's are 17" right?

If thats the case, IMO (if I am remembering correctly) Nitto makes a 245 that I used on my '01 Bullitt w/ stock wheels.

And again, IMO a 275 is to wide for a 8" wheel. Will it fit? Yes, if you really want it to, but it's not going to give any more traction or look any wider than the 275.

And to answer your above question, the 555R's will hook considerably better than just the 555's. It's a street tire vs. a drag radial. I believe my personal best that I managed was a flat 1.8 60' with the 245 555R's (also some suspension work though)

trueblue02GT · March 27th, 2009, 05:05 PM

Ok well since i couldn't find any 245 drag radials i think i made the right decision. i purely wanted performance, good launches, idc about how long it lasts or how it drives in the rain, or if its a little big. and for the rims i have im pretty sure i couldn't get anything that would make my drag time better. so i got the 275 555r's.

RALVAREZ26 · March 27th, 2009, 06:32 PM

here in dallas it's been raining all week and heard that nitto 555r's are bad in wet conditions but i havent noticed anything bad they ride good and were good in the rain. maybe it's 'cause they're new i dont know but so far they've been good in the rain.

BlckBullitt01 · March 28th, 2009, 09:38 AM

Did you already order the 275's? Here's a link to 245's just if you're interested:

Nitto NT 555R Drag Radial tires listed by size

trueblue02GT · March 28th, 2009, 08:28 PM

ordered already. thanks anyway, those are actually even more expensive so im fine with the 275's lol

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March 26th, 2009, 11:04 PM	#21
Scott2001GT BYAHHHH! 2001 Mustang GT 13.874 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 14,793 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	275 doesn't look good on stock rims. bubbles way to much __________________ Precision Turbo\|TurboSmart\|TeamZ\|Strange\|Hellion\|BBK\|SCT\|Edge Converters\|Fairbanks\|CG Fabrications\|Treadstone

March 26th, 2009, 11:58 PM	#22
mrsinister2424 Hardcore Enthusiast 99' Mustang GT 3214@OVER 9000!!! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 2,629 iTrader: 0 reviews	I think you're trying to get a in between thing here. But you really shouldn't. You want a new tire that hooks, but you don't want(can't) get a wheel that gives you hooking capability. If you want a tire that hooks, get a tire that hooks, and get a wheel that is meant to go with it. Sure people have probably ran 315's on 8 or 9" wheels, is it a good idea? No. If I was in your position, I'd probably get some wheels and tires that are meant for the purpose you are trying to fulfill. If you want traction, and want to drag your car; get drag tires. If you want some new tires for your DD and don't have the money for drags, or street 315's; then get DD tires on your budget. Anything in between is going to be a compromise, and in your case ~traction vs safety. Buy what you need now, save up and get what you REALLY want, a wider wheel in the back if you want bigger tires. __________________ 99' Rio Red Mustang GT: --My Garage-- Check garage. Vortech V-1 intercooled running 9lbs of boost Life= eat, lift, eat, eat, eat, sleep, repeat

March 27th, 2009, 01:46 AM	#25
moosenuk17 MM Fanatic 2000 ford mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: san diego CA Posts: 4,011 iTrader: 0 reviews	get a good set of 255's __________________ 2000 kenne bell GT (440HP-432TQ) Tuned by Joe at http://www.tricktuners.com dyno vid:http://youtu.be/lr3xpxw2_v8 2011 escape MUSTANG TAT CREW

March 27th, 2009, 06:32 PM	#29
RALVAREZ26 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DALLAS Posts: 1,333 iTrader: 0 reviews	here in dallas it's been raining all week and heard that nitto 555r's are bad in wet conditions but i havent noticed anything bad they ride good and were good in the rain. maybe it's 'cause they're new i dont know but so far they've been good in the rain. __________________ http://smokinperformance.com Slowmatic 2000 GT

March 27th, 2009, 12:30 AM	#23
trueblue02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT eventually @ something Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Your mom's cooter Posts: 1,991 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah well i'm actually getting these because one of my tires is dropping like 3 psi a day and i need to replace them, and im not able to save up enough for wheels and tires so i planned on just getting tires that fit on my rims but i really wanted a drag radial so that i can get my 60' under 2.19 (previous best) and put hurt out on cars around town lol

March 27th, 2009, 12:38 AM	#24
trueblue02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT eventually @ something Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Your mom's cooter Posts: 1,991 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok now please someone tell me this....I want to get really good launches at the track, i go about once every 2 weeks, and i want good street launches when i catch a race, but this car is my DD. should i get 245 nitto 555's or 275 555r's? (only buying 2 for the rear)

March 27th, 2009, 05:05 PM	#28
trueblue02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT eventually @ something Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Your mom's cooter Posts: 1,991 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok well since i couldn't find any 245 drag radials i think i made the right decision. i purely wanted performance, good launches, idc about how long it lasts or how it drives in the rain, or if its a little big. and for the rims i have im pretty sure i couldn't get anything that would make my drag time better. so i got the 275 555r's.

March 28th, 2009, 09:38 AM	#30
BlckBullitt01 Regular TT Bullitt Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 263 iTrader: 2 reviews	Did you already order the 275's? Here's a link to 245's just if you're interested: Nitto NT 555R Drag Radial tires listed by size

March 28th, 2009, 08:28 PM	#31
trueblue02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT eventually @ something Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Your mom's cooter Posts: 1,991 iTrader: 0 reviews	ordered already. thanks anyway, those are actually even more expensive so im fine with the 275's lol

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