Drag Radials

Codeman · October 29th, 2009, 11:06 PM

Ok so I was looking at getting some drag radials for my car. I am just curious, how long will they last at the track. I mean with doing burnouts and stuff? Jc. I go to the track like 2-3 times a summer.

itschristorres8 · October 29th, 2009, 11:30 PM

if you only go that little bit they'll last a few seasons depending on how excessive your burnouts are. The track doesnt kill the tire that much its just the burn outs

Catfiesh · October 29th, 2009, 11:51 PM

I run 315/35/17 Nitto 555Rs out back.. and drive it every day.. heavy track use will get you about 3K miles or less on a set. Light track use can yeild up to 10k er so. I just ordered some new ones that should be here monday.. Ill get you some pics if ya want.

Codeman · October 30th, 2009, 03:10 PM

sure i would like some pics. Ok so are there anyother good summer tires that will fit the stock rims. I am thinking about getting a set of rear rims with some drs on them for the track, and would like some good summer tires that will fit the stock 16s.

NASTY03GT · October 30th, 2009, 03:17 PM

For best hook up and longevity, I recommend the Nitto 555DRs. I run the 275/40-17s and get better track times with these then anything else I have used.

Codeman · November 1st, 2009, 09:13 PM

alright thanks, i will look into getting some of those.

takiller · November 1st, 2009, 10:17 PM

i just barely got a new set yesterday of the Nitto DR. i got the 315's and if you baby em around the street and savem for the strip they WILL last you a while. and by awhile i mean i had mine for just under 20k miles, NO JOKE. granted when i changed them out yesterday they were bold in the middle of the tires but as long as you rotate em, they'll wear evenly and you wont be dissapointed.

FYI, the cheapest i found em were for 135 brand new from online tires.com but if you go to Discount tire they will price match the tire and shipping....comes out to like 160 a piece. not bad at all IMO. well worth it.

DickH · November 2nd, 2009, 02:02 AM

I have a set of 275/40/17 Nitto 555Rs on the stock rims, have had them on for about 10k and they are still just fine. They have worked out fine for me so far and I have no complaints, even have surprising wet traction as well.

06RedfireGT · November 2nd, 2009, 02:27 AM

Originally Posted by takiller

i just barely got a new set yesterday of the Nitto DR. i got the 315's and if you baby em around the street and savem for the strip they WILL last you a while. and by awhile i mean i had mine for just under 20k miles, NO JOKE. granted when i changed them out yesterday they were bold in the middle of the tires but as long as you rotate em, they'll wear evenly and you wont be dissapointed.

FYI, the cheapest i found em were for 135 brand new from online tires.com but if you go to Discount tire they will price match the tire and shipping....comes out to like 160 a piece. not bad at all IMO. well worth it.

Umm, how can you rotate a staggered tire size setup with tires that have a directional tread?

DickH · November 2nd, 2009, 02:51 AM

Just like any other tire setup, however I do not recommend it.

klouierocks · November 2nd, 2009, 03:03 AM

Nitto DR= longer use
Mickey Thompson ET street= better for drag but wont last as long
this is all my opinion of course, However if these are only for track use I would go with a Mickey Thompson or a Hoosier, now if they were for DD duties nitto all the way

Codeman · November 2nd, 2009, 07:54 PM

well i need to figure it out. i live where i get tons of snow. i currently have some great all season tires up front, and i have a set of snow tires for the winter. so if i get some nitto for the back they would last awhile if i baby them. and do they make them for the 16 inch factory wheels? and how do they grip on the street? i do a little bit of street racing.

mrbigjeep · November 2nd, 2009, 09:59 PM

definitely do NOT even TRY to use them in snow. use your winter tires as i'm sure you would. i wouldn't use them in below freezing weather...and they grip pretty darn well on the street. no spin in any gear and they can take a 3k launch as well...

they do make them for 16's but they may only be a 245

Grabber523 · November 2nd, 2009, 10:23 PM

Mine were great in the winter! On a dry road or light ice, of course...

The softer tread stays softer than normal street tires when it's cold, which makes them grip better. Ever felt how soft the tread on a Blizzak is?

To answer your question, Red...I rotated mine after last season. You have to dismount both tires from the rims and remount them on the opposite rim to keep the directional tread pointed in the right direction.

takiller · November 3rd, 2009, 01:13 AM

Originally Posted by DickH

Just like any other tire setup, however I do not recommend it.

sure they are directional. but i live in north tx where its mostly dry. didnt really have any problems when i rotated them. they still gripped good, just prolly not "optimum" peformance. more than enough for daily driving.

October 29th, 2009, 11:06 PM	#1
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,807 iTrader: 1 reviews	Drag Radials Ok so I was looking at getting some drag radials for my car. I am just curious, how long will they last at the track. I mean with doing burnouts and stuff? Jc. I go to the track like 2-3 times a summer. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, FRPP C Springs, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors Great Automotive How To's http://tooldesk.com/blog/

October 29th, 2009, 11:30 PM	#2
itschristorres8 Banned 00 V6 & 09 GT 13.37@104.4mph--BONE stock GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 15,859 iTrader: 2 reviews	if you only go that little bit they'll last a few seasons depending on how excessive your burnouts are. The track doesnt kill the tire that much its just the burn outs __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Acmillr loves me

October 29th, 2009, 11:51 PM	#3
Catfiesh Enthusiast 2003 Cobra Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tejas Posts: 636 iTrader: 0 reviews	I run 315/35/17 Nitto 555Rs out back.. and drive it every day.. heavy track use will get you about 3K miles or less on a set. Light track use can yeild up to 10k er so. I just ordered some new ones that should be here monday.. Ill get you some pics if ya want. __________________ MM Cobra Club #48 Mineral Gray Club Member #12 Im what you would call a "bad influence".

October 30th, 2009, 03:10 PM	#4
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,807 iTrader: 1 reviews	sure i would like some pics. Ok so are there anyother good summer tires that will fit the stock rims. I am thinking about getting a set of rear rims with some drs on them for the track, and would like some good summer tires that will fit the stock 16s. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, FRPP C Springs, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors Great Automotive How To's http://tooldesk.com/blog/

November 1st, 2009, 09:13 PM	#6
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,807 iTrader: 1 reviews	alright thanks, i will look into getting some of those. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, FRPP C Springs, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors Great Automotive How To's http://tooldesk.com/blog/

November 1st, 2009, 10:17 PM	#7
takiller Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT 9.0 in the 8th Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,194 iTrader: 1 reviews	i just barely got a new set yesterday of the Nitto DR. i got the 315's and if you baby em around the street and savem for the strip they WILL last you a while. and by awhile i mean i had mine for just under 20k miles, NO JOKE. granted when i changed them out yesterday they were bold in the middle of the tires but as long as you rotate em, they'll wear evenly and you wont be dissapointed. FYI, the cheapest i found em were for 135 brand new from online tires.com but if you go to Discount tire they will price match the tire and shipping....comes out to like 160 a piece. not bad at all IMO. well worth it. __________________ 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

November 2nd, 2009, 02:02 AM	#8
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 3,941 iTrader: 2 reviews	I have a set of 275/40/17 Nitto 555Rs on the stock rims, have had them on for about 10k and they are still just fine. They have worked out fine for me so far and I have no complaints, even have surprising wet traction as well. __________________ Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time. Click here for your tuning needs My slow paced budget 5.4 dohc build

November 2nd, 2009, 02:51 AM	#10
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 3,941 iTrader: 2 reviews	Just like any other tire setup, however I do not recommend it. __________________ Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time. Click here for your tuning needs My slow paced budget 5.4 dohc build

November 2nd, 2009, 03:03 AM	#11
klouierocks Regular 2012 5.0 vroom Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: El PAso Posts: 261 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nitto DR= longer use Mickey Thompson ET street= better for drag but wont last as long this is all my opinion of course, However if these are only for track use I would go with a Mickey Thompson or a Hoosier, now if they were for DD duties nitto all the way __________________

November 2nd, 2009, 07:54 PM	#12
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,807 iTrader: 1 reviews	well i need to figure it out. i live where i get tons of snow. i currently have some great all season tires up front, and i have a set of snow tires for the winter. so if i get some nitto for the back they would last awhile if i baby them. and do they make them for the 16 inch factory wheels? and how do they grip on the street? i do a little bit of street racing. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, FRPP C Springs, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors Great Automotive How To's http://tooldesk.com/blog/

November 2nd, 2009, 09:59 PM	#13
mrbigjeep I Post Entirely Way Too Much 04 mustang gt 7.21 @ 98 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 5,685 iTrader: 0 reviews	definitely do NOT even TRY to use them in snow. use your winter tires as i'm sure you would. i wouldn't use them in below freezing weather...and they grip pretty darn well on the street. no spin in any gear and they can take a 3k launch as well... they do make them for 16's but they may only be a 245 __________________ cams + 150 shot

November 2nd, 2009, 10:23 PM	#14
Grabber523 Your Mom's Favorite 2007 Mustang GT Eats Chevys, Shits Imports... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scott AFB, Illinois Posts: 2,487 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mine were great in the winter! On a dry road or light ice, of course... The softer tread stays softer than normal street tires when it's cold, which makes them grip better. Ever felt how soft the tread on a Blizzak is? To answer your question, Red...I rotated mine after last season. You have to dismount both tires from the rims and remount them on the opposite rim to keep the directional tread pointed in the right direction. __________________ http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...p-vote-me.html TEAM RICER GT CREW MEMBER (11 SECOND RIDE WITH A 12 SECOND DRIVER) MEMBERS AGAINST MEMBERS AGAINST STUFF CREW FOUNDER TRUNK MONKEY CREW FOUNDER

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