View Poll Results: Whats the best drag radial?
Nitto
67
38.07%
BFG
46
26.14%
Mickey Thompson
63
35.80%
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From: Troy,MI.
Originally Posted by Caged_Animal
I use Nittos and am VERY pleased with them. After about 3,000 miles of 22 - 25 psi, there is only a slight sign of ware. This is includes normal driving, constant 80 mph cruising on the freeway, a 300 mile “fun run” with some supras, spirited driving on back roads, and countless runs on my G-tech. I’ll continue to use the Nittos and highly recommend them.
Wet conditions are by no means “great,” but as long as you’re aware of it, you should have no problems. I’d say they handle “like most cars do” in wet weather on the freeway. Just slow down a bit and everything should be fine. It rains like hell here in Houston!
Wet conditions are by no means “great,” but as long as you’re aware of it, you should have no problems. I’d say they handle “like most cars do” in wet weather on the freeway. Just slow down a bit and everything should be fine. It rains like hell here in Houston!
Originally Posted by 2MuchRiceMakesMeSick
Thats very dangerous. I ran 335s nitto drs on a stock rim for about a week and it was not safe at all. I wouldnt have even ran them that long but thats how long it took to get my new wheels shipped in.
M/t's will hook the best but have least tread life. Then bfg's, then nittons. I have owned bfg's and nitto's, and the nitto was a much better tire for the money. Tire lasted 15-20k miles, depending on how many burnouts, which is easily 4 times longer then a bfg will last. Also like everyone else said, if you get stuck in rain, nitto's are driveable, bfg's and mt's will suck.
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I had bfg's on my 750hp camaro and they were pretty slippery for how heavy that car was..
I have nittos on my 900hp vette and they seem to hook great. If it's 100+ ambient air temp, thye'll hook in first gear from a slow roll
I have nittos on my 900hp vette and they seem to hook great. If it's 100+ ambient air temp, thye'll hook in first gear from a slow roll
Even a 305 on a stock wheel is going to have alot of bulge to it.
I've had both. It depends on how much you drive your car.
Nittos = Hook good, good dry traction, has good wet traction, lasts around 10-12k miles.
BFGs = Hook AWESOME, GREAT dry traction, no-so-good wet traction, lasts 4-8k miles.
Mike
I've had both. It depends on how much you drive your car.
Nittos = Hook good, good dry traction, has good wet traction, lasts around 10-12k miles.
BFGs = Hook AWESOME, GREAT dry traction, no-so-good wet traction, lasts 4-8k miles.
Mike
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Originally Posted by trouse40
i ran 335 mich with no problems, on a 10.5, just bought some nittos 335, and the width for them are 13.1 to the mich 13.6!
I've tried most every tire. Right now I'm running 555r2 on all corners. They hook good, fine in the rain, are z rated to 186 mph and handle awesome. When I was cam only I took a few passes on them and cut a 1.70 with little practice. Even though they are Road Race tires they will be good for 1.6x's with the proper technique. Nittos typically need alot of heat. They tend to lose traction in cold weather moreso than other sticky tires.
What are the major differences between the Nitto DRs and the Nitto R2s? 
I know the latter is the road race tire, so wouldn't it be better suited for the street (wear, wet traction, handling?)
I'm thinking of going to the 305 Nitto R2s from a 295 Kumo MX, but was not sure how much tradeoff I would have to make on handling and wet traction for an unknown difference in traction.
I know the latter is the road race tire, so wouldn't it be better suited for the street (wear, wet traction, handling?)I'm thinking of going to the 305 Nitto R2s from a 295 Kumo MX, but was not sure how much tradeoff I would have to make on handling and wet traction for an unknown difference in traction.
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From: Was New Orleans, but swam to Baton Rouge
If you want long life, good traction and good rain characteristics I suggest the Nittos. The BFG's and Mickeys will hook the best, but will wear very quickly compared to the Nittos.
Originally Posted by BOTTLE ROCKET
What are the major differences between the Nitto DRs and the Nitto R2s? I know the latter is the road race tire, so wouldn't it be better suited for the street (wear, wet traction, handling?)
I'm thinking of going to the 305 Nitto R2s from a 295 Kumo MX, but was not sure how much tradeoff I would have to make on handling and wet traction for an unknown difference in traction.
I know the latter is the road race tire, so wouldn't it be better suited for the street (wear, wet traction, handling?)I'm thinking of going to the 305 Nitto R2s from a 295 Kumo MX, but was not sure how much tradeoff I would have to make on handling and wet traction for an unknown difference in traction.
You will likely feel that the nitto handles slightly better, hooks considerably better, wears faster, and is not as good in the rain especially when the tread is less than half. Always tradeoffs.
IMO the nitoo 555r2 is the best all around performer for 450 -550 rwhp. Opinions will vary. I always drive very slow if I get caught in the rain anyway. In the colder months the traction drops off on the nitto's unless your able to warm them up by driving for a while. The kumo's are no slouches either. DJworm(an experienced road race guy) has a good writeup
about various tires on the Zo6 forum. That's about all I got.
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For track only, MT ET Streets 275 40 17 are hard to beat. My car did a 1.70 on the OEM clutch before I upgraded to an aussie. They fit perfect on an OEM front Z rim, and it is the hot set up for the drags.
Street strip... I have run the BFG in an 18 and they are better on the street then the MT IMO, but both are no fun in the rain, but the BFGs take it better.
I have not run the nittos but I have heard they are a great street tire, but have seen them suck @ the track.
Bluff if you want a very good track tire, MT. If you want a good street tire, nittos. Good luck!
Dave
Street strip... I have run the BFG in an 18 and they are better on the street then the MT IMO, but both are no fun in the rain, but the BFGs take it better.
I have not run the nittos but I have heard they are a great street tire, but have seen them suck @ the track.
Bluff if you want a very good track tire, MT. If you want a good street tire, nittos. Good luck!
Dave
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From: Virginia
I had some 315 BFG's on my old 18x12's and they hooked great. I think part of it though had to do with the 18x12 rims being chrome/repos which where heavy as ****. Now I am running my stock rims and I am considering putting some 295 BFG's on there. One question though...not trying to steal the thread: Which BFG front tires match the tread pattern of the rear drag radials?
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From: Richardson, TX
just a little physics lesson if people are wondering to go with 305 vs 335 the width of the tire does not help traction, it is the coeffecient of friction. That being said the two tires usually are made of the exact compound which means they have the same coeffecient of friction.
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From: Little Elm, TX
Originally Posted by blown4.6
just a little physics lesson if people are wondering to go with 305 vs 335 the width of the tire does not help traction, it is the coeffecient of friction. That being said the two tires usually are made of the exact compound which means they have the same coeffecient of friction.
I understand that there is not much difference in width between a 305 and a 335.
But i still believe the 335 would hook better than the 305.