Todd@AZPowerAndSound

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This is not an advertisement, gp, or sale of any kind. This thread is to show the interest/demand for a drag radial to be made in an 18" size that will work on Fbodies, c5s, Z06s, and even stangs. If the demand is there (it is) we can get this tire built. We just need to hear from you. Please reply, and include a size you think would be best. Thank you all for your time!

<small>[ October 14, 2002, 06:16 PM: Message edited by: Todd@DiscountTireDirect ]</small>

Pro Stock John

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We are going to allow this poll.

I would vote for drag radials that fit on 18x8 thru 18x9.5 rims...

Todd@AZPowerAndSound

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Thanks John. Remember me? MFBA 98 SS #0505 I think my mfba name was ToddzSS. I think it was the Meyham in Morrocco event...I was the 1st there and my red ss along with Matts were the 1st two in line when you all took pictures.

F.A.T. PERFORMANCE 01

nitto makes a 18 inch drag radial but it is very tall like 28 inches. i would like to have a shorter drag radial to run on the road. i have 18s on my t/a with 245/40-18 on it i think that size or maybe like 275/35 would be great.

Colonel

Count me in! I just ordered a set of 17" Fikse FM/5s. I wanted the Fikse Profile 5s but it wasn't available in a 17" (only 18" and above) to accomodate drag radials. Were there an 18" Nitto available I would have been a happy camper. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Pro Stock John

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Hey Todd good chattin' on the phones it's been a few years!!!! Sounds like you can make those drag radials happen!

I might have a pic of your old SS around I'll check later!!!

Colonel

One of the sizes I would like to see is a 325/30/18. That calculates to be 25.68 which is pretty much stock height. That would look AWESOME! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

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the 18 that nitto makes is like a 305/40 in the advertisment for it they say it measures like 28.7 inches or so.

Colonel

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by f.a.t. performance 01:
<strong>the 18 that nitto makes is like a 305/40 in the advertisment for it they say it measures like 28.7 inches or so.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Right, and that's why it's of NO use to most of us. Who the hell wants to drive around on a 29" street tire???

F.A.T. PERFORMANCE 01

i could not even fit that tire under my car i have a set of 18 boyds on my car and lowered 1.5
the rims have a offset that puts it more out towards the fender. i think i would rub the fender lip

GeorgeC

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Colonel:
<strong>Right, and that's why it's of NO use to most of us. Who the hell wants to drive around on a 29" street tire???</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Somebody with a Lightning <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

Ebbsnflows

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by GeorgeC:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Colonel:
<strong>Right, and that's why it's of NO use to most of us. Who the hell wants to drive around on a 29" street tire???</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Somebody with a Lightning <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ding-Ding-Ding!!! George you win a cookie!

Make a decent Drag radial at a decent price, and us L' owners will flock! The rear F1's are almost bald on my Lightning (weird how only the rears are bald?? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> ), so I'll be in the market soon for a some DR's to replace them.

SS Mark

I work at discount tire, I get my discount on these right? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> No just kidding, no need for them. Todd, is this information for bfg and nitto, Im just asking cause I would think they would do the research, not us. Unless there is going to be a DTC brand tire?
-Mark

<small>[ October 14, 2002, 09:42 PM: Message edited by: SS Mark ]</small>

MARKSZ71

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i am waiting on a set of 18in drag radials for my zo6 wheels as we speak.They will remain up stairs until somenone makes them.

LS1LT1

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by f.a.t. performance 01:
<strong>the 18 that nitto makes is like a 305/40</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">305x45x18 to be exact. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

And yes, a 275-295 x 35-40 drag radial might work well, preferably in a BFG DR. <img border="0" alt="[Burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" />

2FAST4U

How about nitto 555R in a 315 for a 18 then OEM ZO6 rims (18x10.5) same as a 11" like ZR1 rim I don't know if it would fit stock ZO6 and f-body's
but I would buy it.

Todd@AZPowerAndSound

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I am hoping to show this thread and the other 6 I have out there on other boards to Nitto. They make a great product which many of us already use. The Lightning drag radial 305-45-18 was brought to life due to high demand like this (we had something to do with that as well). Nitto does the research...but not quite as grass roots as this. Thats why I am here.

fastlif

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I need 2 sets at least. been looking for a DR in 18"...I even tried a road race "rain" tire(actually I have them and have not mounted yet)

Todd@AZPowerAndSound

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Anyone else want to chime in?

Sears

The only reason I bought 17" Vette wheels instead of 18s was b/c of the absence of a Nitto DR to fit the 18. So I vote you make them in a 295/35/18 - 285/40/18

Justin