Drag Radials..

Black_stang · March 23rd, 2008, 08:54 PM

What do most of you prefer when it comes to drag radials as far as driving on the tire everyday. Which hooks best on street and strip but also last decently long?

GTsetGO · March 23rd, 2008, 08:54 PM

most will say the nitto 555r

HMUSN · March 23rd, 2008, 08:56 PM

hooks good and lasts the longest.. nittoes
hooks better than nittos.. bfg's but they don't last as long

rk_2000_Z/28 · March 23rd, 2008, 09:17 PM

I'm a big fan of Nittos.

KBDRK98 · March 24th, 2008, 07:34 AM

I run M/T DR on my car I drive daily..

I had Nittos dr on the car be for. But these m/t blow them out of
the water..

I haven't tried BFGs yet so I dont know about those...

DanTheMan · March 24th, 2008, 07:37 AM

I hear good things about the nittos for DD..

ZoomZoomMFer · March 24th, 2008, 07:44 AM

how long have you had the M/Ts on for?

the real shocker · March 24th, 2008, 09:22 AM

I've had my nitto's on for about 3K miles and they still look brand new

MustangMatt96GT · March 24th, 2008, 11:13 AM

Nittos if it driven more than 3 times a week.

other wise Mickey Thompson.

Blackbird1084 · March 24th, 2008, 01:14 PM

I loved my nitto's on my TA i put over 2500 miles on both sets with over 20 passes on each set.I cut 1.7x's on them pretty consistently.I never got a chance to try m/t with my old setup but i always heard the m/t's hooked better.

ECUSVT31 · March 24th, 2008, 01:14 PM

yea I hear good things about nitto 555Rs for daily drivers. I'm ordering a pair for my rear tires tomorrow

03_StangGuy · March 24th, 2008, 01:27 PM

you get night an day difference between street tires and nitto DR, and a significant difference between Nitto DRs and bfg or mt. Nittos get around 1500 miles while the other drs are around 5000. So unless u NEED that extra bit of grip and wanna save some money get the Nittos, they also have a decent tread pattern if you get caught in the rain.

Ryan Paymaster · March 24th, 2008, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by 03_StangGuy

you get night an day difference between street tires and nitto DR, and a significant difference between Nitto DRs and bfg or mt. Nittos get around 1500 miles while the other drs are around 5000. So unless u NEED that extra bit of grip and wanna save some money get the Nittos, they also have a decent tread pattern if you get caught in the rain.

My M/T are acceptable in the rain. Drive smart like you always should be. Take the corners extra easy and don't rush yourself. 03 StangGuy is right though, Nitto are better for daily driving according to everyone here. (I hear they run small.)

If the road is damp, it's not bad. If there is standing water or heavy rain then it can become scary. I've driven them in some poor conditions and came out fine.

The tread life on my M/T looks new still with over 30 passes.

KBDRK98 · March 24th, 2008, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by 98SilverStang

how long have you had the M/Ts on for?

I've had them on my car since Oct 07.

they are the stickiest tire I have ever had on this car... (love em)

when these are gone, I will be buying some more.

takiller · March 24th, 2008, 05:50 PM

i have bfg's and they hook great on the road but i havent tried them out at the track. I bought them about 4 months ago and they still have the
nipples on em

. thats good to me.

20gtvert03 · March 25th, 2008, 03:42 PM

i love my nittos drs anyone know how many miles theyll last?

stanglifemike · March 25th, 2008, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by 20gtvert03

i love my nittos drs anyone know how many miles theyll last?

around 15k

TH35TH · March 25th, 2008, 05:51 PM

i think the M/T DR hook the best on the street as far as DRs and they are awesome at the track too

I_eat_rice · March 25th, 2008, 07:35 PM

Currently i have Federal SS 595's on the rear. They are completly gone and i need new tires BADLY. Should i stick with the 595's or is there any other performance tire out there thats good for daily driving and the occasional race

Im kinda tight on cash right now so i dont want to be spending too much on tires.

jivepepper · March 25th, 2008, 08:11 PM

I have 315/35/17 MT DR's. They have about 8k on them and they are getting down to the indicators. But they have been the best tire I have every owned. I have 148k on my car, and have been through a lot of different tires

March 23rd, 2008, 08:54 PM	#1
Black_stang Regular 2000 GT 12.10@118 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Danville, Ky Posts: 72 iTrader: 0 reviews	Drag Radials.. What do most of you prefer when it comes to drag radials as far as driving on the tire everyday. Which hooks best on street and strip but also last decently long?

March 23rd, 2008, 08:54 PM	#2
GTsetGO Cigar Assassin 2004 Mustang GT 12.88 @ 112 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Posts: 14,083 iTrader: 10 reviews	most will say the nitto 555r __________________ Cigar Samplers for Sale 2008 Acura TL-S - 2008 Honda Pilot EX-SE - 2008 Cain F Big Bear Paradox

March 23rd, 2008, 08:56 PM	#3
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	hooks good and lasts the longest.. nittoes hooks better than nittos.. bfg's but they don't last as long __________________

March 23rd, 2008, 09:17 PM	#4
rk_2000_Z/28 Forever in our hearts travis_afx 2003 SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Enid, OK Posts: 4,312 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm a big fan of Nittos. __________________ 03 Cobra-Slow 02 SS, 00 Z/28-Gone Rest In Peace Travis Billings

March 24th, 2008, 07:34 AM	#5
KBDRK98 Newbie 1998 GT 8.12@88MPH 1/8th on 9psi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spartanburg SC Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	I run M/T DR on my car I drive daily.. I had Nittos dr on the car be for. But these m/t blow them out of the water.. I haven't tried BFGs yet so I dont know about those... __________________ DRKGRN 98 GT Forged 2v on 14psi 498rwhp 523rwtq, (Pro Dyno) Dan.

March 24th, 2008, 07:37 AM	#6
DanTheMan Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Civic EX Soon to see a Garrett 60 trim Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,196 iTrader: 1 reviews	I hear good things about the nittos for DD.. __________________ My honda

March 24th, 2008, 07:44 AM	#7
ZoomZoomMFer zippeewannabee 06' Mazda Speed6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 3,211 iTrader: 17 reviews	how long have you had the M/Ts on for? __________________ Cobb SRI \| Eibach ProKit \| JBR Short Shift Plate \| JBR Rear Motor Mount

March 24th, 2008, 09:22 AM	#8
the real shocker Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.00 @ 105 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 1,820 iTrader: 1 reviews	I've had my nitto's on for about 3K miles and they still look brand new __________________

March 24th, 2008, 11:13 AM	#9
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	Nittos if it driven more than 3 times a week. other wise Mickey Thompson. __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

March 24th, 2008, 01:14 PM	#10
Blackbird1084 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,381 iTrader: 1 reviews	I loved my nitto's on my TA i put over 2500 miles on both sets with over 20 passes on each set.I cut 1.7x's on them pretty consistently.I never got a chance to try m/t with my old setup but i always heard the m/t's hooked better. __________________ 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

March 24th, 2008, 01:14 PM	#11
ECUSVT31 Enthusiast 1999 SVT Cobra 13.43 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 722 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea I hear good things about nitto 555Rs for daily drivers. I'm ordering a pair for my rear tires tomorrow __________________

March 24th, 2008, 01:27 PM	#12
03_StangGuy I Poop Entirely Way Too Much Blown 03 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 6,917 iTrader: 0 reviews	you get night an day difference between street tires and nitto DR, and a significant difference between Nitto DRs and bfg or mt. Nittos get around 1500 miles while the other drs are around 5000. So unless u NEED that extra bit of grip and wanna save some money get the Nittos, they also have a decent tread pattern if you get caught in the rain.

March 24th, 2008, 05:50 PM	#15
takiller Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT 9.0 in the 8th Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,194 iTrader: 1 reviews	i have bfg's and they hook great on the road but i havent tried them out at the track. I bought them about 4 months ago and they still have the nipples on em . thats good to me. __________________ C&L CAI, 75 TB, Plenum, O/R H Pipe, SLP LM1's (Dumped), Eibach SS, Tokico S/S, Moser 31 Splines, Cobra Diff, FRPP 410's, XCal 3 93 Tune

March 25th, 2008, 03:42 PM	#16
20gtvert03 Regular 03 GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 328 iTrader: 0 reviews	i love my nittos drs anyone know how many miles theyll last? __________________ Just some Bolt-ons

March 25th, 2008, 05:51 PM	#18
TH35TH Newbie 12.7@110 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Port Richey,FL Posts: 43 iTrader: 0 reviews	i think the M/T DR hook the best on the street as far as DRs and they are awesome at the track too __________________ www.ModularSpeed.com Last edited by TH35TH; March 25th, 2008 at 05:53 PM.

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March 25th, 2008, 07:35 PM	#19
I_eat_rice Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 44 iTrader: 0 reviews	New Tires Currently i have Federal SS 595's on the rear. They are completly gone and i need new tires BADLY. Should i stick with the 595's or is there any other performance tire out there thats good for daily driving and the occasional race Im kinda tight on cash right now so i dont want to be spending too much on tires.

March 25th, 2008, 08:11 PM	#20
jivepepper I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under a sombrero Posts: 5,025 iTrader: 1 reviews	I have 315/35/17 MT DR's. They have about 8k on them and they are getting down to the indicators. But they have been the best tire I have every owned. I have 148k on my car, and have been through a lot of different tires __________________ 665/541 WHP/WTQ 4.6L SOHC 2V ON 93 OCTANE PUMP GAS. NO METH INJ., NO E85, NO RACE GAS, N2O BABY BOTTLES! TRAP=POWER: 11.01 @135, IN SUMMER HEAT, 1350' TRACK, 315/35/17 DR'S

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