JEB99TA

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Here's the visible difference for anyone who ever wanted to see the difference going from a Nitto 275/40R/17 555 Extreme Drag Radial to a MT 315/35R/17 Street DR.





Pic1 = Tires side-by-side



Pic2 = MT's on the car

MikeG

iTrader: (33)

Looks mean...

JEB99TA

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Thanks Mike. I believe I've seen your car before over in Oviedo ... love the color. Hoping to get some good weather so I can take the 'Brid to the track tomorrow and post some times here.

Local-heretic

Looks good man. I'm going that same route.

mrr23

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let's see 315 - 275 = 40mm more which is 1.57" in additional section width.

speed_demon24

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I'm guessing the new tread design is as bad in the rain as the old one?

Roarin_8

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Would like to know that as well. Didn't know that MT changed their tread design. Do they wear out the same like the old ones too?

JEB99TA

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Techincally, yeah. Since the MT's tend to run a little wider they measured right at a full 2" wider ... with a softer/different compound. With the Nitto's, I spin at WOT when I hit 2nd. With the MT's, no spin at all ... it's all go. A lot of cars using them at the track to run 9's. I like 'em a lot speaking from a purely traction standpoint.

As for the tread pattern, these MT's are brand new tires, but, they don't look much different from the other two pairs I have owned in the past ... maybe they are. And they do suck about as bad in the rain as the other other ones I've had IMHO. That's why I bought another wider pair of wheels to mount the 315's on for the track.

I'd imagine they would wear out the same. I only got only about 1,800 miles out of the last 2 pairs.

Art Vandaley

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should have no problems at the track. i really wanted to go but i'm stuck at work but let us know your results!

VSGLS1

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Who cares about seeing the difference. You feel the difference every time.

JEB99TA

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... feelin' the luv now. Tires now in a great relationship with the 'bird ... feelin' the luv.

So, who cares about seeing the difference I posted vs. who could give a **** less? Let's hear it ... spread the f**ckin' luv ... and don't hold back ... but, PLEEEEEZ no personal attacks on anybody ...

VSGLS1

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English translation? The MTs are far better than the Nittos.

speed_demon24

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For the track, yes, for a daily driver, no.

Jpr5690

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The Mickeys Look Identical To My Bfg Drag Tires..

Havent Tried Mickeys But Nitto To Bfg Is About The Same Traction But The Nittos Last alot Longer

When I Burn Up My Set Of Bfgs Ill Try A Set Of Mickeys And Then Be Able To Give A Opnion Across The Board

exit

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I have MTs in 275.... holy **** they grip so much nastyer then the Nittos....

world of a differnce.

JEB99TA

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Track difference was remarkable tonight. Nitto 275's last month = best 60' of 2.2xx versus tonight's 60' ft of 1.707 with the 315 MT's. And I didn't even smoke the tires to heat 'em up ... just spun a couple seconds and nailed it ... half second difference.

Next time out, I'll break 11's .... got a 12.207 and only my 3rd time ever to the track. The next time after that, I'll be spraying the 150 wet shot ... should be good for low-mid 10's if track conditons and weather are just right and i learn how to drive better than Forrest Friggin' Gump.

Roarin_8

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That's why I use them, gonna hit 3 years in March

gator's 99TA

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i have gone a best of 1.37 60' on m/t radials

i dont even consider the nitto a drag radial lol

ls2 bait

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my bfg's are 40 times better than the nittos. and the m/t's i had were even stickier. but ive been getting my bfg's for 150 so another 100 for tires that last 1 oil change wasnt worth it to me.

sprayjunkie

I heard the new Mickeys have a treadware rating of 200, up from 0, can you confirm?