V1s on Drag Radials
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V1s on Drag Radials
I really want to see fitment on these cars with different types of drag radials. Ive spent time searching but can't seem to find much. I'm leaning towards Nitto NT05R. 285/40/18. Also interested in the MT ET Streets but the sizes for 18s jump strait from 265 to 305 :/
Post your pics, tires and specs!!!
Post your pics, tires and specs!!!
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I run 285s in the rear with rolled fenders. Slight rubbing on hard compresses of suspension say... speed bump too fast, or a dip / lift in the road in the freeway. It only rubs in the rear passenger side because the quarter panel was replaced and not completely lined up as OE specs.
I was told 290s can be ran on these cars. 245s are soooo tiny.
I was told 290s can be ran on these cars. 245s are soooo tiny.
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Any pics? which tire specifically?
Car is going to be slightly lowered in the rear. I have Nitto INVO 275s on now with zero issues (I think nittos run a little narrow)
Car is going to be slightly lowered in the rear. I have Nitto INVO 275s on now with zero issues (I think nittos run a little narrow)
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I run 285s in the rear with rolled fenders. Slight rubbing on hard compresses of suspension say... speed bump too fast, or a dip / lift in the road in the freeway. It only rubs in the rear passenger side because the quarter panel was replaced and not completely lined up as OE specs.
I was told 290s can be ran on these cars. 245s are soooo tiny.
I was told 290s can be ran on these cars. 245s are soooo tiny.
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It was his. Sold about a year ago. I haven't seen it since. If I remember correctly, they're 285/40/18
Edit: Correct. 285/40/18 Nitto NT05R on accessory wheels https://ls1tech.com/forums/16946028-post222.html
It was his. Sold about a year ago. I haven't seen it since. If I remember correctly, they're 285/40/18
Edit: Correct. 285/40/18 Nitto NT05R on accessory wheels https://ls1tech.com/forums/16946028-post222.html
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Doesn't appear to be a ton of interest in this, but if anyone is curious for the future:
Mickey Thompson 265/40/18s on stock width wheels, at stock ride height, stock trailing arms…etc. Tires fit great, and definitely improved traction. I do not believe they are totally broken in yet, and I haven't gone wide open throttle in 1st or 2nd, but I am no longer blowing the tires off in 3rd & 4th which is a huge improvement (Previously running 275/40/18 Nitto Invo on the rear) 8.8 Rear end is on the way, so I'll update how they hook in lower gears…. The car will also be slightly lowered in the rear. I MAY have to roll the fenders a little bit if the car squats, but I will update later
Pics:
I had 2 buddies sit in the trunk when I took a couple of these pics to get an idea of how it would sit once it's lowered. Ultimately may be a bit lower than this in the end.
Mickey Thompson 265/40/18s on stock width wheels, at stock ride height, stock trailing arms…etc. Tires fit great, and definitely improved traction. I do not believe they are totally broken in yet, and I haven't gone wide open throttle in 1st or 2nd, but I am no longer blowing the tires off in 3rd & 4th which is a huge improvement (Previously running 275/40/18 Nitto Invo on the rear) 8.8 Rear end is on the way, so I'll update how they hook in lower gears…. The car will also be slightly lowered in the rear. I MAY have to roll the fenders a little bit if the car squats, but I will update later
Pics:
I had 2 buddies sit in the trunk when I took a couple of these pics to get an idea of how it would sit once it's lowered. Ultimately may be a bit lower than this in the end.
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Voodoo, not at all haha. I have a stock '04 as well… It doesn't even spin 1st most times with 245 all seasons. The black car above makes just over 800whp. Different story there
Vader, I do not, but as soon as I get the 8.8 in, which should be within the next couple of weeks, I want to get to the track while the weather is still good. I'll be disappointed with anything slower than a 1.7x. Most of my drag race experience is in high-revving, 'low hp' fwd hondas, so we'll see how I do with some decent RWD power
Vader, I do not, but as soon as I get the 8.8 in, which should be within the next couple of weeks, I want to get to the track while the weather is still good. I'll be disappointed with anything slower than a 1.7x. Most of my drag race experience is in high-revving, 'low hp' fwd hondas, so we'll see how I do with some decent RWD power