Mickey Thompson DRs vs. Nitto DRs
12-10-2004, 06:12 PM
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Mickey Thompson DRs vs. Nitto DRs OK, I'm stuck... I can't decide between the MTs and the Nittos. They are going on the 17" stock 10 spoke rim.
Which one? Which size?
Thanks.
Which one? Which size?
Thanks.
12-11-2004, 12:11 AM
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The Nittos will definitely last longer on the street because the MT's are so much softer. At the the track there will be no comparison with the MT's being the better tire. It's a compromise either way for traction or durability.
12-11-2004, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by DrkPhx
The Nittos will definitely last longer on the street because the MT's are so much softer. At the the track there will be no comparison with the MT's being the better tire. It's a compromise either way for traction or durability.
12-11-2004, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by WILWAXU
If you drive the car in the rain... EVER.. go with the Nitto's.
For the best all out traction, the MT's are being compared to slicks
But they are not an all weather tire.
For the best all out traction, the MT's are being compared to slicks
But they are not an all weather tire. 
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12-11-2004, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Fran D
Any one know where the best price on MT DRs is? All of the major distributors I've looked at are incredibly expensive.
Anyone know where you can get them cheaper?
12-11-2004, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by eric69nova
get some bfg's they make a good tire seen those tires on 7 and 8 second cars in the 1/4
Anyone else have anyinput on the BFGs?
12-11-2004, 07:55 PM
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I have set of 15" MT D/R's now, and also have a set of 17" Nittos. The MT's hook like crazy, they got me the 1.50 and broke my rear and trans 
They are VERY soft, feel like bubblegum when you touch 'em. i doubt they'd lst 5,000 street miles, but that is a WAG. The nittos are a better everyday tire, the MT's are pure race use for me.
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They are VERY soft, feel like bubblegum when you touch 'em. i doubt they'd lst 5,000 street miles, but that is a WAG. The nittos are a better everyday tire, the MT's are pure race use for me.Ed
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Originally Posted by eric69nova
hey read up on the new hot rod magazine they had bfg tired cars and the new m/t tires on those cars
12-11-2004, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by black02-z28
I have set of 15" MT D/R's now, and also have a set of 17" Nittos. The MT's hook like crazy, they got me the 1.50 and broke my rear and trans They are VERY soft, feel like bubblegum when you touch 'em. i doubt they'd lst 5,000 street miles, but that is a WAG. The nittos are a better everyday tire, the MT's are pure race use for me.
Ed
They are VERY soft, feel like bubblegum when you touch 'em. i doubt they'd lst 5,000 street miles, but that is a WAG. The nittos are a better everyday tire, the MT's are pure race use for me.Ed
12-12-2004, 12:28 AM
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It sounds like you need the M/T then. From what I've heard, they are hooking more like ET Streets/Slicks than a drag radial. They might not last as long when driven on the street as Nitto, but everyone sure talks about how well they hook.
12-12-2004, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by matts22
It sounds like you need the M/T then. From what I've heard, they are hooking more like ET Streets/Slicks than a drag radial. They might not last as long when driven on the street as Nitto, but everyone sure talks about how well they hook.