DR or BFG KDW-2

mustang2517 · June 20th, 2008, 11:30 AM

im lookin to buy new tires and rims and was wondering should i go with nitto DR or just regular street tires BFG KDW-2,,,do i need to constintly heat up the DR to get them sticky and is the traction anywhere near the same with the KDW's?

03_StangGuy · June 20th, 2008, 11:32 AM

The DRs will have a lot more grip and i dont think you need to heat them for drivin around town they are a semi-race compound.

2000stangGT · June 20th, 2008, 12:03 PM

the d/rs will not last as long as the kdw2's because it is a softer compound.

what are you mods?

i doubt you need d/rs

the real shocker · June 20th, 2008, 12:19 PM

what is your driving style? a lot of burnouts and what not? if so, street tire

on the other hand... i've had my DR's for about 2K miles with about 6 burnouts from going to the track once and one or two on the street and they still look brand new... so if you arent constantly dumping the clutch, i would say go for the DR

DeMello · June 20th, 2008, 12:21 PM

mine dont look brand new

m4444 · June 20th, 2008, 12:22 PM

DR's

the real shocker · June 20th, 2008, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by DeMello

mine dont look brand new

cant imagine why DeMello....

DeMello · June 20th, 2008, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by the real shocker

cant imagine why DeMello....

niether can i

Trick Tuners · June 23rd, 2008, 01:27 PM

I went with KDs after the BFG DRs and was disappointed with their lack of hooking power. I sold my wheels with the nearly new KDs on and have some new nitto DRs to test out. I just got them on the car yesterday and have not tested them.

gray8188 · June 23rd, 2008, 02:28 PM

how do the dr's hold up in the rain

the real shocker · June 23rd, 2008, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by gray8188

how do the dr's hold up in the rain

just like a street tire if you dont act like a damn fool with them

03_StangGuy · June 23rd, 2008, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by gray8188

how do the dr's hold up in the rain

The Nitto DRs will be best in the rain cuz they have a real tread pattern. The others are really just so the tire can be DOT legal, its not intended for everyday driving.

MATT02GT · June 23rd, 2008, 05:12 PM

The BFG street tires will have about 4 times as much tread and I was impressed with how well they hook on the street ( for street tires) The drag radial will no doubt out perform it, just be ready to replace them alot sooner

347stroker · June 23rd, 2008, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by the real shocker

what is your driving style? a lot of burnouts and what not? if so, street tire

on the other hand... i've had my DR's for about 2K miles with about 6 burnouts from going to the track once and one or two on the street and they still look brand new... so if you arent constantly dumping the clutch, i would say go for the DR

+1 ive had my nittos for a little longer than you and they still look new. Now Im not crazy hard on them but I dont baby them either. I just had to order them again in 315/35's because the BFG's were on back order, but there is enough tread they are going to the front for now. Been very pleased with them though.

00gtCoolGuy · June 23rd, 2008, 07:26 PM

anyone know the cheapest place to get some 555r's? i think steeda has them on their website for like 144

DeMello · June 23rd, 2008, 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by 00gtCoolGuy

anyone know the cheapest place to get some 555r's? i think steeda has them on their website for like 144

how wide tho?

00gtCoolGuy · June 23rd, 2008, 07:30 PM

275/40/17

DeMello · June 23rd, 2008, 07:33 PM

shit....steeda sells them that cheap?

if so thats a steal

00gtCoolGuy · June 23rd, 2008, 07:34 PM

Nitto NT-555R Extreme Drag Radials - '79-'08 Ford Mustang

DeMello · June 23rd, 2008, 07:35 PM

yea...i was just checking...thats a hell of a deal

June 20th, 2008, 11:30 AM	#1
mustang2517 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 212 iTrader: 0 reviews	DR or BFG KDW-2 im lookin to buy new tires and rims and was wondering should i go with nitto DR or just regular street tires BFG KDW-2,,,do i need to constintly heat up the DR to get them sticky and is the traction anywhere near the same with the KDW's?

June 20th, 2008, 12:03 PM	#3
2000stangGT Enthusiast 2000 Mustang Gt 13.56 @ 106 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CT Posts: 806 iTrader: 0 reviews	the d/rs will not last as long as the kdw2's because it is a softer compound. what are you mods? i doubt you need d/rs __________________ JLT - Accufab - MPH Heads - VT Stage 2 N/A cams Manley Valves/Springs - Centerforce Dual Friction BBK LT's - BBK o/r H - Bassani catback FRPP 4.10s - XCAL2 - BBK UDP's 306rwhp/333rwtq

June 20th, 2008, 12:19 PM	#4
the real shocker Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.00 @ 105 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 1,820 iTrader: 1 reviews	what is your driving style? a lot of burnouts and what not? if so, street tire on the other hand... i've had my DR's for about 2K miles with about 6 burnouts from going to the track once and one or two on the street and they still look brand new... so if you arent constantly dumping the clutch, i would say go for the DR __________________

June 20th, 2008, 12:21 PM	#5
DeMello Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,947 iTrader: 1 reviews	mine dont look brand new __________________ Just Another Bolt on GT [IMG]http://i45.tinypic.com/54f5ua.jpg[/IMG] Stock Longblock - 287/276 Low 12s NA! 10s on the spray?

June 23rd, 2008, 01:27 PM	#9
Trick Tuners MM Fanatic KB'd GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,467 iTrader: 3 reviews	I went with KDs after the BFG DRs and was disappointed with their lack of hooking power. I sold my wheels with the nearly new KDs on and have some new nitto DRs to test out. I just got them on the car yesterday and have not tested them. __________________ Check out my forums for stuff on troubleshooting, tuning, etc We teamed up with Socal Performance Racing to bring dyno tuning to San Diego. Be friends with us on FB

June 20th, 2008, 11:32 AM	#2
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	The DRs will have a lot more grip and i dont think you need to heat them for drivin around town they are a semi-race compound.

June 20th, 2008, 12:22 PM	#6
m4444 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 14 iTrader: 0 reviews	DR's

June 23rd, 2008, 02:28 PM	#10
gray8188 MM Fanatic 2003 mustang gt yr 1965 @ 88mph Join Date: May 2008 Location: between bluefilly's legs. Posts: 3,425 iTrader: 5 reviews	how do the dr's hold up in the rain

June 23rd, 2008, 05:12 PM	#13
MATT02GT The Mean Green Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colo. Springs, CO Posts: 4,164 iTrader: 1 reviews	The BFG street tires will have about 4 times as much tread and I was impressed with how well they hook on the street ( for street tires) The drag radial will no doubt out perform it, just be ready to replace them alot sooner __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons Bolt on list in Garage..

June 23rd, 2008, 07:26 PM	#15
00gtCoolGuy Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 13.67 @ 99.3..5000 ft D.A. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 692 iTrader: 1 reviews	anyone know the cheapest place to get some 555r's? i think steeda has them on their website for like 144 __________________ 2000 Mustang GT- 4.10's, Hoosier DR's, JLT, 75 mm TB, Plenum, MAC LT's, VRS O/R X-pipe, MAC Catback 13.671 @ 99.11 (1.80 60') 5000+ ft above sea level - in El Paso, TX http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2l4JdEg3hg

June 23rd, 2008, 07:30 PM	#17
00gtCoolGuy Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 13.67 @ 99.3..5000 ft D.A. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 692 iTrader: 1 reviews	275/40/17 __________________ 2000 Mustang GT- 4.10's, Hoosier DR's, JLT, 75 mm TB, Plenum, MAC LT's, VRS O/R X-pipe, MAC Catback 13.671 @ 99.11 (1.80 60') 5000+ ft above sea level - in El Paso, TX http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2l4JdEg3hg

June 23rd, 2008, 07:33 PM	#18
DeMello Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,947 iTrader: 1 reviews	shit....steeda sells them that cheap? if so thats a steal __________________ Just Another Bolt on GT [IMG]http://i45.tinypic.com/54f5ua.jpg[/IMG] Stock Longblock - 287/276 Low 12s NA! 10s on the spray?

June 23rd, 2008, 07:34 PM	#19
00gtCoolGuy Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 13.67 @ 99.3..5000 ft D.A. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 692 iTrader: 1 reviews	Nitto NT-555R Extreme Drag Radials - '79-'08 Ford Mustang __________________ 2000 Mustang GT- 4.10's, Hoosier DR's, JLT, 75 mm TB, Plenum, MAC LT's, VRS O/R X-pipe, MAC Catback 13.671 @ 99.11 (1.80 60') 5000+ ft above sea level - in El Paso, TX http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2l4JdEg3hg

June 23rd, 2008, 07:35 PM	#20
DeMello Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,947 iTrader: 1 reviews	yea...i was just checking...thats a hell of a deal __________________ Just Another Bolt on GT [IMG]http://i45.tinypic.com/54f5ua.jpg[/IMG] Stock Longblock - 287/276 Low 12s NA! 10s on the spray?

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