best size drag radial

dcook_14 · May 18th, 2010, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by thork

should you run Drag Radials in the front as well or that doesn't matter as much?

Nope, no need to run them on the front. Drag radials just help you get better traction than a normal street tire, so you only need to run them on the drive tires

Blackbird1084 · May 18th, 2010, 12:31 PM

No you do not run dr's in the front. And nitto's would do great on a bolt-on auto car. I ran 12.9's(1.71 best 60' on them) in my TA when it was bolt-on only on 245/50/16 nitto 555r's. The mt's your thinking of are the mt et street radials which are the best dr's I've used. But for a car that is only making about 230 rwhp they are over kill. I plan on buying the new nt05r's from nitto for my stang as they seem to be the best middle ground.

thork · May 18th, 2010, 01:03 PM

Hey thanks so much for the info guys!

Yeah it is my DailyDriver, I have 275/40/17 Pirelli all-seasons on there no, kept spinning off the line at the track, I just want some really sticker rubber for the track and street now that the weather is warm.

Nitto NT555R a good choice for the rear? Think i can use the same size I currently have?

Thanks! (sorry for thread-jack, OP!)

thork · May 18th, 2010, 01:15 PM

edit- nevermind. just gotta find out if i can use the same DR tire size with the nt555r as my street tires, 275/40/17

Blackbird1084 · May 18th, 2010, 04:53 PM

Yes a nitto 555r in a 275/40/17 would work perfect for your dd they easily last the longest out of all the dr's and they hook up great on the street.

thork · May 18th, 2010, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by Blackbird1084

Yes a nitto 555r in a 275/40/17 would work perfect for your dd they easily last the longest out of all the dr's and they hook up great on the street.

great! and they will hook much better than my street high-perf all-seasons at the track, obviously, right?

might have to buy a set this week.

price-shopping time!

dcook_14 · May 18th, 2010, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by thork

great! and they will hook much better than my street high-perf all-seasons at the track, obviously, right?

might have to buy a set this week.

price-shopping time!

They will hook WAY better than an all season tire. You'll be amazed

MacGill · May 18th, 2010, 06:27 PM

I pick mine Nitto's up tomorrow although I went 245/45/17's up front and a bit taller in the back 255/50/17's

Will be much better than my 3 year old NEXO's LOL

thork · May 18th, 2010, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by MacGill

I pick mine Nitto's up tomorrow although I went 245/45/17's up front and a bit taller in the back 255/50/17's Will be much better than my 3 year old NEXO's LOL

Lol! Nice man, look forward to getting mine. Where'd you buy from?

Also, don't need them up front do you?

MacGill · May 18th, 2010, 06:33 PM

AM and do you mean drags up front? If so you do not!

thork · May 18th, 2010, 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by MacGill

AM and do you mean drags up front? If so you do not!

Oh ok thanks!

Just getting them to match the rear or something?

Cool cool.

May 18th, 2010, 12:31 PM	#22
Blackbird1084 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,381 iTrader: 1 reviews	No you do not run dr's in the front. And nitto's would do great on a bolt-on auto car. I ran 12.9's(1.71 best 60' on them) in my TA when it was bolt-on only on 245/50/16 nitto 555r's. The mt's your thinking of are the mt et street radials which are the best dr's I've used. But for a car that is only making about 230 rwhp they are over kill. I plan on buying the new nt05r's from nitto for my stang as they seem to be the best middle ground. __________________ 79 Buick regal 13.70 @102 350 sbc 97 Trans Am WS6 11.94 @112.26 1.603 60ft @Kcir 04 SRT-4 13.42@113.55 2.37 60ft 04 Mustang GT 12.19 @111.88 347hp 432tq 100 shot 06 Mustang GT 12.2929@114.30 2.01 60ft MM Bracket Racing Crew Member #4

May 18th, 2010, 01:15 PM	#24
thork Regular 1999 Mustang GT 14.18@99.32 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 269 iTrader: 0 reviews	edit- nevermind. just gotta find out if i can use the same DR tire size with the nt555r as my street tires, 275/40/17 Last edited by thork; May 18th, 2010 at 02:07 PM.

May 18th, 2010, 04:53 PM	#25
Blackbird1084 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,381 iTrader: 1 reviews	Yes a nitto 555r in a 275/40/17 would work perfect for your dd they easily last the longest out of all the dr's and they hook up great on the street. __________________ 79 Buick regal 13.70 @102 350 sbc 97 Trans Am WS6 11.94 @112.26 1.603 60ft @Kcir 04 SRT-4 13.42@113.55 2.37 60ft 04 Mustang GT 12.19 @111.88 347hp 432tq 100 shot 06 Mustang GT 12.2929@114.30 2.01 60ft MM Bracket Racing Crew Member #4

May 18th, 2010, 06:27 PM	#28
MacGill Regular 2001 Mustang GT 13.46 @ 104.3 3 year old tires Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 200 iTrader: 0 reviews	I pick mine Nitto's up tomorrow although I went 245/45/17's up front and a bit taller in the back 255/50/17's Will be much better than my 3 year old NEXO's LOL __________________ MacGill

May 18th, 2010, 06:33 PM	#30
MacGill Regular 2001 Mustang GT 13.46 @ 104.3 3 year old tires Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 200 iTrader: 0 reviews	AM and do you mean drags up front? If so you do not! __________________ MacGill

May 18th, 2010, 01:03 PM	#23
thork Regular 1999 Mustang GT 14.18@99.32 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 269 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hey thanks so much for the info guys! Yeah it is my DailyDriver, I have 275/40/17 Pirelli all-seasons on there no, kept spinning off the line at the track, I just want some really sticker rubber for the track and street now that the weather is warm. Nitto NT555R a good choice for the rear? Think i can use the same size I currently have? Thanks! (sorry for thread-jack, OP!)

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