Whos Running DRs on 16x8s?
05-08-2007, 01:29 AM
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Whos Running DRs on 16x8s? Ok, so I just got my 18s about 2 1/2 or 3 months ago, and my stock 16x8s are just sittin in my shed. I dont put them on in the winter, I never feel like doing it. I just drive very slow or not at all if it snows. Sooo, I want to put some drag radials on them. What size do you guys think would be best? I'm definately doing at least a 255. What are some suggestions on some good Drag Radials. I'm thinkin its between BFGs or Mickey Thompsons. I dont have much power really. I'm nearly stock. I want about a 26" tall tire, no smaller, because I am eventually going with 4.10s. Any pics would be great also.
05-08-2007, 10:19 AM
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I use 16x8's with some nitto DR's 255/50/16 and they hook well and I can get 1.5's 60 foot times all day long. If you have a auto and not many mods then they would hook great if you heat them up well. Get too sticky and boom goes the rear.
05-08-2007, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by rotwiler
I use 16x8's with some nitto DR's 255/50/16
05-09-2007, 01:15 AM
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Put my stockers back on, to see if I could get a better time at the track. my previous best with the stock wheels was a 13.22 at 107. My best with the new wheels was a 13.4 at 106. I have two different brand tires on the old rims. Toyo Proxes and Kumho Ecstas. I put the toyos in the rear (theyre older. I figured I would just toast em)... Here are some ugly pics...
I put the stock wheels on the front too, just didnt take a pic.
I cant believe I ever drove on these ugly things... But anyway, I ended up pulling a 13.030 at 109.52mph with a 2.029 60ft. I dropped the toyos down to 16 psi (I know, not too safe) and still had traction problems.
I put the stock wheels on the front too, just didnt take a pic.
I cant believe I ever drove on these ugly things... But anyway, I ended up pulling a 13.030 at 109.52mph with a 2.029 60ft. I dropped the toyos down to 16 psi (I know, not too safe) and still had traction problems.
05-09-2007, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by rotwiler
I use 16x8's with some nitto DR's 255/50/16 and they hook well and I can get 1.5's 60 foot times all day long. If you have a auto and not many mods then they would hook great if you heat them up well. Get too sticky and boom goes the rear.
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Well a buddy of mine is switching from the BFGs to M/Ts very soon. hes got an 11 sec 07 mustang. although he isnt running the same size as me, Im gonna wait to see if the M/Ts work out better for him I think. Then I'll deside. I think his best 60ft with he BFGs was a 1.7 on 275-50-15s
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Originally Posted by dailydriver
When did Nitto start making DRs in that size?? As far as I know, only MT and BFG made that size DR.
06-27-2007, 01:34 PM
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I have the hoosier drag radials n there perfect for the street. I havent taken the car to the track yet. But on the street i can launch them out the hole at 2500 after heatin them up n dropping the psi down to 17 w/ no problem.
06-27-2007, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by michaelg589
I put the stock wheels on the front too, just didnt take a pic.
I cant believe I ever drove on these ugly things...
I cant believe I ever drove on these ugly things...
