I Took the 408 to the Track Friday and found out that the Nitto 555 Extreme Drags are not enough Tire. I made 3 PassesThe first a 12.3 at 110, Second a Fishtailing 14.1 and Third a tire swpinning 12.5. I think it's time for some slicks which means a new rearend will probably be needed also. Any suggestions on a tire that will work for me? The good news is the Car pulls great all thru the 1/4 Thanks G-Force for the Power.

 

how much power you have

 

Now that is tire spin..

 

BF Goodrich Drag radial.............................

 

lol.. Nice slow times, Mike Yeah I'm sure you'll blow the back end right out of that car with a set of slicks. That sucker's making some serious horsepower!

 

MT ET Radials. There have been 1.3x 60' times cut by many people and I may be dreaming but I think one guy went 1.2x. I had a set on my bolt on, stalled formula and they would grip so good during a burnout it would bog the engine completely down in first gear. People expect a car on slicks to be fast, but the radials still surprise the hell out of some.

 

i like my nittos

 

you only trapped 110..?

 

thats what i was thiking, i would think traps would have been way up there unless you spun the whole way down the track and feathered it

 

auto + no traction

 

I had 315 555R's and on the bottle they would not even hold up from a 45-50 roll. I now have 315 BFG Drags and not only were they a good inch wider than my old Nittos bu they hook 10x better, I can do 30 rolls in 1st with a DEAD hook, I havent taken em to the track yet but I know they will hook.

 

Yea! was up with that? What did your 60ft look like?

 

Ya I would say some BFG drag radials!! I'v seen some local guys here run some low 10's on those!!

BTW that MPH does seem a bit low considering it a 408!!

 

The lack of tracktion from the start plus trying it a few times then feathering it makes for a slow go... The damn thing is a pig also it weighed 4155 lbs friday night.

 

They were 2.3, 2.3 & 2.4 Sucks..

 

So true they are not thinking that I lost my launch which means the stall is out of the picture. Then spinning a few times and feathering it for awhile I may borrow some MT DR'S from a buddy I just hope the rear holds up.

 

sorry but i think you have something wrong... my friends stock vette traps 110.

 

yeah im leaning towards that myself.

 

My H/C ran 10.9`s with 100 shot. I had to have MT drags to get it. On my 315 nitto`s I was lucky to cut a 12.0 She spun the whole time down the track. I could see the bad trap speed. Put some good tires on and try it again. My car is the same, very heavy for a street car with me!

 

that mph is still a lil low