Best traction on daily driver
01-08-2007, 04:34 PM
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Best traction on daily driver I have an A4 02 WS6 with traction problems. From 40mph and under the car lights up the Eagle F1 GS 275/40R17s. Forget punching it off the line. I just ordered a 3500 stall, shift kit, Pacesetter LTs, and FTRA kit, and will have true duals put behind the Pacesetters when they arrive. I'm sure my traction problem will be amplified. I need a good drag radial that can take the abuse of a daily driver. I put less than 10k miles a year on the car.
I'm eyeballing some Nitto 555 275/40R17s? Any suggestions?
I'm eyeballing some Nitto 555 275/40R17s? Any suggestions?
01-08-2007, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jag42420
I have an A4 02 WS6 with traction problems. From 40mph and under the car lights up the Eagle F1 GS 275/40R17s. Forget punching it off the line. I just ordered a 3500 stall, shift kit, Pacesetter LTs, and FTRA kit, and will have true duals put behind the Pacesetters when they arrive. I'm sure my traction problem will be amplified. I need a good drag radial that can take the abuse of a daily driver. I put less than 10k miles a year on the car.
I'm eyeballing some Nitto 555 275/40R17s? Any suggestions?
I'm eyeballing some Nitto 555 275/40R17s? Any suggestions?
From what everyone says on here, the Nittos (the 555R) are probably the best bet for a daily driven drag radial. They need a lot of heat to hook really well, but that's why you do a burnout.
01-08-2007, 07:55 PM
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best for daily driving = nitto 555rs
bfg drs are better for traction than the 555rs but less streetability especially in the rain
the m/t street radials are best for traction but u can forget about dding them
bfg drs are better for traction than the 555rs but less streetability especially in the rain
the m/t street radials are best for traction but u can forget about dding them
01-08-2007, 08:28 PM
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Why forget dd'ing the ET Streets?
I daily drove mine for over 5000 miles without ANY issues and still had the rubber ***** on them when I resold them. They hooked the entire 5000 miles with 4.10s and a 4400 stall.
If you don't see a LOT of rain in your area, go ET Street. I saw the rain probably 5-10 times but chose not to drive to far. 30mph+ is a miracle in the rain with ETs. I've heard 555s aren't even worth it.
I daily drove mine for over 5000 miles without ANY issues and still had the rubber ***** on them when I resold them. They hooked the entire 5000 miles with 4.10s and a 4400 stall.
If you don't see a LOT of rain in your area, go ET Street. I saw the rain probably 5-10 times but chose not to drive to far. 30mph+ is a miracle in the rain with ETs. I've heard 555s aren't even worth it.
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01-08-2007, 09:21 PM
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Why forget dd'ing the ET Streets?
I daily drove mine for over 5000 miles without ANY issues and still had the rubber ***** on them when I resold them. They hooked the entire 5000 miles with 4.10s and a 4400 stall.
If you don't see a LOT of rain in your area, go ET Street. I saw the rain probably 5-10 times but chose not to drive to far. 30mph+ is a miracle in the rain with ETs. I've heard 555s aren't even worth it.
I daily drove mine for over 5000 miles without ANY issues and still had the rubber ***** on them when I resold them. They hooked the entire 5000 miles with 4.10s and a 4400 stall.
If you don't see a LOT of rain in your area, go ET Street. I saw the rain probably 5-10 times but chose not to drive to far. 30mph+ is a miracle in the rain with ETs. I've heard 555s aren't even worth it.
People's ideas of what is daily drivable varies...to me, ET streets are not fit for my daily driving. Especially when it is supposed to snow here tonight.
01-08-2007, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Silas2k
best for daily driving = nitto 555rs
bfg drs are better for traction than the 555rs but less streetability especially in the rain
the m/t street radials are best for traction but u can forget about dding them
bfg drs are better for traction than the 555rs but less streetability especially in the rain
the m/t street radials are best for traction but u can forget about dding them
Excellent breakdown
...it's been snowing and raning here off and on for like 2 weeks, so there she sets completly undriveable.
01-09-2007, 01:00 PM
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We get a pretty good bit of rain in Kentucky. This car sees it sometimes, so I need something that will hook good and work well in the rain. The Nitto 555r DRs and the BFG DRs have my eye...
01-09-2007, 01:04 PM
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BF Goodrich says they don't have a tire for my application?
Your vehicle: 2002 PONTIAC Firebird Trans Am w/Hi-Performance Pkg.
Original Equipment: P275/40ZR17/LL 93W
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Best traction on daily driver I have put about 10,000 miles on my Nitto 555R Extreme Drag Radials on my 1997 Camaro Z28. I have had no problems driving 70 in the rain. They still feel like the pavement is dry to me and I have had little to no tread wear! And they are AMAZING at the track! I also have about an 80 mile drive to the closest track so they work GREAT for me!
01-12-2007, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Z28golfer87
I have put about 10,000 miles on my Nitto 555R Extreme Drag Radials on my 1997 Camaro Z28. I have had no problems driving 70 in the rain. They still feel like the pavement is dry to me and I have had little to no tread wear! And they are AMAZING at the track! I also have about an 80 mile drive to the closest track so they work GREAT for me!