best size drag radial

zinc-vert02 · May 17th, 2010, 10:17 AM

what is the best size tire for my 17 inch cobras? it has 255-40 on it now but i want some thing a little taller since i now have 410s. let now what you guys think is best, as in what size and brand

p.s. i belive they are 8 inch wheels

zinc-vert02 · May 17th, 2010, 11:17 AM

really? no one can give me some quik help before i buy $400 worth of tires?

dcook_14 · May 17th, 2010, 11:58 AM

I would say run a 255/45 which is a hair over 26". Lots of drag racers around here run a 26" tire unless they are running high trap speeds.

M.P. Cobra Fan · May 17th, 2010, 12:26 PM

Sorry homie. Just saw this. I was contimplating this same thing for a while. I was going to get some 255/45/17's like dcook said. I decided not to do this though as drag radials would have bumped me up to Domestic Advanced here. So I decided to stick to a 245/45 hard tire. I have 4.10's as well but am only running 1/8th mile.

zinc-vert02 · May 17th, 2010, 12:28 PM

thanks guys! reps for both

M.P. Cobra Fan · May 17th, 2010, 12:46 PM

Returned.

Blackbird1084 · May 17th, 2010, 05:29 PM

I would have gone with 275/40/17's they fit just fine and are just under 26" tall.

zinc-vert02 · May 17th, 2010, 05:34 PM

yea im still shopping around

dcook_14 · May 17th, 2010, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by Blackbird1084

I would have gone with 275/40/17's they fit just fine and are just under 26" tall.

If it's strictly a drag wheel then by all means go with the wider tire in the 275 series, but if it's a DD car I personally wouldn't run anything bigger than I do now which is the 255/45/17. Even with the max 40 psi of pressure they feel squishy in the corners

Locutus · May 17th, 2010, 06:58 PM

I have 4:30's and my DR is a 275/40/R17, but I like a wide tire, I DD on 315's.

M.P. Cobra Fan · May 17th, 2010, 10:40 PM

Yeah, but what size are the rims you have the 275's on? On the 8" wheel that is to bg.

Blackbird1084 · May 18th, 2010, 06:19 AM

Nope ran 275's on the stock 17x8's and fit fine and felt fine driving. And I used a regular street tire then and it still hooked up better then the stock size 245/45/17. You guys realize that a 255/45(26.1") is taller then a 245/45 right? And a 275/40(25.7") is a tad shorter then the 245/45(25.9"). I also love the look of wide tires. Just food for thought.

PC02GT · May 18th, 2010, 08:30 AM

I agree you can run a 275/40/17 Nitto DR on an 8" wheel with no issues.
Nitto dr's run narrow from my experiences, I used to DD on 315 Nitto's on a 9" wheel and they didn't bulge or look weird at all. LOT of Cobra guys run this combo

zinc-vert02 · May 18th, 2010, 08:54 AM

hmmmm...

M.P. Cobra Fan · May 18th, 2010, 09:13 AM

315's on a 9" with no bulge? I would have to see that. All the 275's I have seen on 8" rims bulged. I have never seen a Nitto setup though, I know Nittos run narrow.

dcook_14 · May 18th, 2010, 09:22 AM

I'm going to go ahead and run the proper tire size for my rim width

Blackbird1084 · May 18th, 2010, 10:10 AM

Proper is all in how you look at it. I mean hell there's guys out there that strech 275's on 10.5" rims and think it looks awsome and is the "proper" fit. A nitto won't buldge nearly as bad as other brands mt being the worst. For somebody looking to get the most contact patch possible without buying another set of wheels then a 275 is for them.

freefallin2000 · May 18th, 2010, 11:57 AM

I have 17x8" stock GT wheels and I am wanting to get some DR's for the rear. They will only be used for the 1/4 miles. I was tinking a 275 will be safe. With that being said however, what M/T's is everyone so crazy about...is it the M/T Streets or something? People are telling me Nitto's don't hook for shit.

thork · May 18th, 2010, 12:12 PM

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

dcook_14 · May 18th, 2010, 12:26 PM

If it's track only duty then don't get a drag radial. Get a bias ply DOT approved slick, like the MT et street or the Hoosier quick time pro.

The only reason people around here run drag radials so much is because they have to drive them on the streets. Those bias ply dot slicks are DOT approved but would wear quickly on the street and in the rain they'd feel like you were at an astroglide party

May 17th, 2010, 10:17 AM	#1
zinc-vert02 Bringing Yellow Back 2002 mustang gt 12.2 at 117 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 9,965 iTrader: 1 reviews	best size drag radial what is the best size tire for my 17 inch cobras? it has 255-40 on it now but i want some thing a little taller since i now have 410s. let now what you guys think is best, as in what size and brand p.s. i belive they are 8 inch wheels __________________ SOON TO BE 5.4 3V POWERD WITH A ROUSH CHARGER HELPING IT BAMA Performance Drag Team Member #4

May 17th, 2010, 11:17 AM	#2
zinc-vert02 Bringing Yellow Back 2002 mustang gt 12.2 at 117 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 9,965 iTrader: 1 reviews	really? no one can give me some quik help before i buy $400 worth of tires? __________________ SOON TO BE 5.4 3V POWERD WITH A ROUSH CHARGER HELPING IT BAMA Performance Drag Team Member #4

May 17th, 2010, 11:58 AM	#3
dcook_14 Banned 2004 Mustang GT 12.35@114.08 w/ 1.88 60' Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 7,015 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 7 reviews	I would say run a 255/45 which is a hair over 26". Lots of drag racers around here run a 26" tire unless they are running high trap speeds. __________________ Do the Right Thing, Cook. ~Zip.

May 17th, 2010, 12:26 PM	#4
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,013 iTrader: 1 reviews	Sorry homie. Just saw this. I was contimplating this same thing for a while. I was going to get some 255/45/17's like dcook said. I decided not to do this though as drag radials would have bumped me up to Domestic Advanced here. So I decided to stick to a 245/45 hard tire. I have 4.10's as well but am only running 1/8th mile. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

May 17th, 2010, 12:28 PM	#5
zinc-vert02 Bringing Yellow Back 2002 mustang gt 12.2 at 117 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 9,965 iTrader: 1 reviews	thanks guys! reps for both __________________ SOON TO BE 5.4 3V POWERD WITH A ROUSH CHARGER HELPING IT BAMA Performance Drag Team Member #4

May 17th, 2010, 12:46 PM	#6
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,013 iTrader: 1 reviews	Returned. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

May 17th, 2010, 05:29 PM	#7
Blackbird1084 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,381 iTrader: 1 reviews	I would have gone with 275/40/17's they fit just fine and are just under 26" tall. __________________ 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 17th, 2010, 05:34 PM	#8
zinc-vert02 Bringing Yellow Back 2002 mustang gt 12.2 at 117 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 9,965 iTrader: 1 reviews	yea im still shopping around __________________ SOON TO BE 5.4 3V POWERD WITH A ROUSH CHARGER HELPING IT BAMA Performance Drag Team Member #4

May 17th, 2010, 06:58 PM	#10
Locutus Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 31 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have 4:30's and my DR is a 275/40/R17, but I like a wide tire, I DD on 315's.

May 17th, 2010, 10:40 PM	#11
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,013 iTrader: 1 reviews	Yeah, but what size are the rims you have the 275's on? On the 8" wheel that is to bg. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

May 18th, 2010, 06:19 AM	#12
Blackbird1084 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,381 iTrader: 1 reviews	Nope ran 275's on the stock 17x8's and fit fine and felt fine driving. And I used a regular street tire then and it still hooked up better then the stock size 245/45/17. You guys realize that a 255/45(26.1") is taller then a 245/45 right? And a 275/40(25.7") is a tad shorter then the 245/45(25.9"). I also love the look of wide tires. Just food for thought. __________________ 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, 08:30 AM	#13
PC02GT Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	I agree you can run a 275/40/17 Nitto DR on an 8" wheel with no issues. Nitto dr's run narrow from my experiences, I used to DD on 315 Nitto's on a 9" wheel and they didn't bulge or look weird at all. LOT of Cobra guys run this combo

May 18th, 2010, 08:54 AM	#14
zinc-vert02 Bringing Yellow Back 2002 mustang gt 12.2 at 117 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 9,965 iTrader: 1 reviews	hmmmm... __________________ SOON TO BE 5.4 3V POWERD WITH A ROUSH CHARGER HELPING IT BAMA Performance Drag Team Member #4

May 18th, 2010, 09:13 AM	#15
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,013 iTrader: 1 reviews	315's on a 9" with no bulge? I would have to see that. All the 275's I have seen on 8" rims bulged. I have never seen a Nitto setup though, I know Nittos run narrow. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

May 18th, 2010, 09:22 AM	#16
dcook_14 Banned 2004 Mustang GT 12.35@114.08 w/ 1.88 60' Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 7,015 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 7 reviews	I'm going to go ahead and run the proper tire size for my rim width __________________ Do the Right Thing, Cook. ~Zip.

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May 18th, 2010, 10:10 AM	#17
Blackbird1084 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,381 iTrader: 1 reviews	Proper is all in how you look at it. I mean hell there's guys out there that strech 275's on 10.5" rims and think it looks awsome and is the "proper" fit. A nitto won't buldge nearly as bad as other brands mt being the worst. For somebody looking to get the most contact patch possible without buying another set of wheels then a 275 is for them. __________________ 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, 11:57 AM	#18
freefallin2000 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,479 iTrader: 1 reviews	I have 17x8" stock GT wheels and I am wanting to get some DR's for the rear. They will only be used for the 1/4 miles. I was tinking a 275 will be safe. With that being said however, what M/T's is everyone so crazy about...is it the M/T Streets or something? People are telling me Nitto's don't hook for shit.

May 18th, 2010, 12:12 PM	#19
thork Regular 1999 Mustang GT 14.18@99.32 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 269 iTrader: 0 reviews	should you run Drag Radials in the front as well or that doesn't matter as much?

May 18th, 2010, 12:26 PM	#20
dcook_14 Banned 2004 Mustang GT 12.35@114.08 w/ 1.88 60' Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 7,015 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 7 reviews	If it's track only duty then don't get a drag radial. Get a *bias ply* DOT approved slick, like the MT et street or the Hoosier quick time pro. The only reason people around here run drag radials so much is because they have to drive them on the streets. Those bias ply dot slicks are DOT approved but would wear quickly on the street and in the rain they'd feel like you were at an astroglide party __________________ Do the Right Thing, Cook. ~Zip.

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