SStroked 410

I only know of Nitto and MT making 18" drag radials. I heard Nitto was having problems with a lot of there DR but could be wrong? Anyone have the MT ET streets in 18"? Most racing will be on the street (1/4 and highway runs), I will have somewhere around 700rwhp with nitrous so does either of these get better traction?

thanks

Ben R

BFG makes an 18" Drag Radial. It hooks up much better than any Nitto I've ever seen. The only downside is that it has horrible treadlife.

SStroked 410

I forgot all about BFG,

I would think the BFG's treadlife is better then some ET streets

also what size should I go with? I just looked them up and they have
295/35-18 R Speed Rated Price Each: $210
and
315/30-18 R Speed Rated Price Each: $244
Could I take these tires to 140mph without problems?
damn there expensive!

Mike 01WS6

A buddy of mine took his T/A to 150mph last weekend with the 295 BFG's on the rear. I'm not saying you should do this, but he's still alive now.

Ben R

Shouldn't have any trouble at 140 on those tires.

The BFG's don't last for anything. A few good burnouts and you'll be wondering where your tire went. An ET Street will outlast a BFG drag radial by a LONG shot.

1fastWS6

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The speed rating is for a *sustained* speed of 140. If you run 140 in the 1/4, you're only seeing that for a couple seconds tops so your fine.

I need some 18" drag radials too, but I do alot of highway driving and don't think anything other than the Nitto's will last. The last set of Nittos I had though didn't hook for **** at the track and were worse on the street. I wish there was another option out there.

SStroked 410

I was searching and couldnt find a 18" ET street? I heard they made one but maybe I am wrong.

I used to have Nittos on my 17's and they were ok. Got a lot of miles on them
damn I dont know what tire I should go with

ROJO99

I have the BFG TA DR's and not any complaints. I hook very well with a minor burn-out! So far I have cut .2 off my 60' times, more to come once I figure out the launch. See below...



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VSGLS1

iTrader: (8)

How are they in the rain?

777

iTrader: (21)

i heard they aren't as bad as they used to be..but also i heard it was a death sentence to drive them in the rain awhile back...but i don't own any yet

ROJO99

You must be careful in the wet at the very least. Once the tread wears some lets say to about 3/4 used, driving in the rain will take alot of care not to overpower the tires or hydro plane. But for average driving or a weekend car or to from the track should be O.K.