What is the best Drag Radial to drive in rain.
11-29-2010, 04:52 PM
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Not true. If you are after drag racing then yea, its sstupid to put a DR on the front tires, but if you're after traction and road racing, then do radials on all 4 tires. I'm running Nitto NT-01s on my daily, rain or shine (except pouring rain) and you just have to be really careful. Once any drag radial wears down then dont drive in water much but as long as you have some tread, you're good. In the dry weather, my car gets AMAZING grip and is absolutely incredible. In the wet, just have to be careful and take turns slower but cruise and dont do much past the speed limit and pay attention for braking and you'll be alright.
11-29-2010, 05:47 PM
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Not true. If you are after drag racing then yea, its sstupid to put a DR on the front tires, but if you're after traction and road racing, then do radials on all 4 tires. I'm running Nitto NT-01s on my daily, rain or shine (except pouring rain) and you just have to be really careful. Once any drag radial wears down then dont drive in water much but as long as you have some tread, you're good. In the dry weather, my car gets AMAZING grip and is absolutely incredible. In the wet, just have to be careful and take turns slower but cruise and dont do much past the speed limit and pay attention for braking and you'll be alright.
11-29-2010, 09:19 PM
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A couple Vette guys I know love their NT05's so I will be trying that on all 4 corners soon.
Coming back from Myrtle Beach after the Beach Blast last July I hit some rain outside of Wilmington and did the a$$hole pucker skating thing on My MT DR's and would not recommend them...
Coming back from Myrtle Beach after the Beach Blast last July I hit some rain outside of Wilmington and did the a$$hole pucker skating thing on My MT DR's and would not recommend them...
11-30-2010, 12:41 AM
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Love em! They'er asolutely amazing tires. As far as cost goes, they are a little pricey but not too bad. I believe its $222 for my rears (315/35/17), havent checked on the fronts yet but they should be a little cheaper. As far as wear, theyre alright as long as you're not constantly beating on em. My rears have 5 of 6mm of tread left and theyve been on for over 7 mos and atleast the 7000 miles ive put on the car, probably a few thousand more than that from the last owner..so probably closer to 10,000. I do enjoy the occasional powerslide/throttle stomps/pulls/etc. Due to my suspension setup and these tires, I tend to like to take turns fast as well so my fronts are at about 3-3.5mm outta 6.
11-30-2010, 01:27 AM
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I've had the Toyo Proxes TQ 315/35/18 drag radial on my car since August. It's had some heavy downpours that I've been driving in, and I must say, they are very street friendly. I was afraid of hearing about drag radials in the rain, but I have no problem going out in a downpour in these tires. Even doing highway speeds. In fact, my old 275 Sumitomos with good life left still broke loose in rain more than these.. They are a pretty nice sticky tire. Now if you are going for some low low 60fts, you might want a Mickey Thompson, but I say the Toyo is a very very great choice for a street-driven car needing a sticky tire when a basic street tire just can't cut it. AND the tires cost me $200 a piece. NOT BAD for a 315 tire on a 18" rim.
11-30-2010, 06:39 AM
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Yes.. I can second a story on that one. A buddy of mine out west was running some BFG drag radials and as SOON as it would start to drizzle he would head home. He said they were horrid in the rain. -Sideways machine.
11-30-2010, 11:10 AM
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Why in the HELL would someone put drag radials on the front of a rear wheel drive car? Are you SERIOUS!?
Back on topic, I have nitto's dr's on back of my car and they do awesome in the rain, except for when they're bald. Riken-Raptor's up front for me..
Back on topic, I have nitto's dr's on back of my car and they do awesome in the rain, except for when they're bald. Riken-Raptor's up front for me..
11-30-2010, 02:04 PM
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Toyo TQ 315's here and feel comfortable at about 45mph in a normal rain. I actually felt fine at 55 until I had to do a moderate brake one time and the rear started to come around. That's when you will notice it.
But I guess good with bad I can't hook worth a damn on these, going to go Mickey's when these wear out as I don't put many miles on this car anymore.
But I guess good with bad I can't hook worth a damn on these, going to go Mickey's when these wear out as I don't put many miles on this car anymore.
11-30-2010, 04:45 PM
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With my Nitto 555r's: 305 wide
Handled well enough in the rain (city & highway)...now that they are starting to wear down, it's a little worse than normal, but any worn down tire would do the same. I avoid standing water as a habit, so I can't really coment.
With my MT ET Streets: 295 wide
My car got real skiddish and started hydroplane with anything over 45 mph in the rain.
When I had my BFG KDW's: 295 wide
My car got a little skiddish over 55mph in the rain.
Handled well enough in the rain (city & highway)...now that they are starting to wear down, it's a little worse than normal, but any worn down tire would do the same. I avoid standing water as a habit, so I can't really coment.
With my MT ET Streets: 295 wide
My car got real skiddish and started hydroplane with anything over 45 mph in the rain.
When I had my BFG KDW's: 295 wide
My car got a little skiddish over 55mph in the rain.
