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Old 06-23-2005 | 03:30 PM
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Ok Guys I Am Looking To Get A Set Of Nittos But Don't Know What To Get . So I Am Looking For A Size That Will Fit A Stock 16" Trans Am Rim. What Size And Where Should I Get Them. And Which One Would Give Me The Best Traction And 60' Times. Any Help Again Would Be Great. Everybody On Here Very Helpfull So I Look Forward To The Advice Thank You
Old 06-23-2005 | 03:36 PM
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Just wondering.....your not in the 12's yet with all that stuff done ^???? But if your just wondering about tires....MT DR's is the way to go!!
Old 06-23-2005 | 06:01 PM
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I bought the nitto's and love them. I know on 17" wheels you can use 315/35/17. I use 275/40/17 because I didn't know that at the time. with those 16" wheels I would go up 1 step like 255/45/16. Or find out how wide the wheel is and call nitto and ask how wide of a tire you can use. And at my track there starting to put the M/T dr's with the slick tire class. Because they work so good.
Old 06-23-2005 | 06:34 PM
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Nitto's are good for the street but **** at the track. If you want a tire that is going to give you your best 60ft. get a set of Micky thomson drag radials. If they have them in a 27" tall tire get them. If not the 26" will have to do. These are a track only tire. People say you can run them on the street but all your gonna do is wear your tires out quicker
Old 06-24-2005 | 03:40 AM
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BFG Drag radials are the way to go if you plan to use them for both street and, the track.
Old 06-24-2005 | 06:52 PM
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i have not ran the car yet since i put these mods on i am waiting on just the tires BLUE2000Z28. I would hate to go up and run like **** all because of tires so i am going to wait anothe week or two. its hard believe me but i want my first run of the seasson to be a good one. tires will make the difference. ok so where can i buy mickys for a good deal. any info would be great. and as soon as i do run i will post the times. Guys thank you for the answers its awesome how many people take the time to help other racers in here. thank you!
Old 06-25-2005 | 03:33 PM
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I think that BFg drag radials are the best to drive to the track, race and then drive back home.
Old 06-30-2005 | 10:57 AM
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ok where can i get them quick and will they fit a 16 inch tire?
Old 06-30-2005 | 11:48 AM
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My track never hooks (Moroso) so it's MT's or nothing for me.

Nittos did me didly squat.



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