BeeraddSS98

ive looked through all the threads and the numbers arent makin sense to me so im going to ask. I have the stock ss rims from 98 on there which are the Zr-1's. I looked in a thread that said all stock ws6 rims and ss rims are 9" not 9.5". So im taking for granted that it is 9". I have Kuhmo 275/40z's on there right now and am lookin at dr's for the back. I had nitto 555's on there 2 yrs ago and was happy with those but has anyone had nitto's and somethin else and liked them better? Im open for suggestions on sizes and what brand. I also would like the most life out of the tire. IS there a difference between nitto 555's and the nitto DR?

Vax

iTrader: (1)

555's are a street radial, good for street and track use

the DR is meant for straight strip

BeeraddSS98

does anyone have pics of the dr?

ls1muscle

iTrader: (16)

If you want to be able to actually use first and second gear, get these http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...35&rd=17&ar=40

They should last around 15k miles, thats if you dont do to many tire smoking activities

Speed Density

iTrader: (38)

get mickey thompson et's those things stick like no other, i see cars with well around 400hp pushing those tires. just my .02

6spdpewterZ

They didnt do much for me.. I got the MT Drag radials now.... Me like them..

ls1muscle

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I know that is a great tire but,

SSilverSSurfer

iTrader: (8)

the drag radials hook harder..try some bfg's

TNTramair

iTrader: (15)

ill break it down to you like this...

nitto dr's- longest lasting tread life out of any dr tire but they are also the worse as far as traction at the strip. good street tire. avg tread life exp- 12-15k miles

bfg drs- not as good tread life but will out perform the nitto on the track and street. avg tread life- 7-10k miles

mt dr's-probably the shortest tread life but will get you better traction than any other dr on the market right now..street or track hands down. avg tread life- 6-9k miles

basically look at what your gonna use it for and make your decision from there. all the averages are based upon what i personally have gotten alog with some friends of mine aswell. i currently have nittos but will soon be changin to the MT dr. nittos suck on the track, hard sidewall equals no give. hope this helps.

BackinBlack02SS

iTrader: (7)

If you drive in the rain do not get the MT DR's. Also, for those of you who are concerned about looks, nitto is the only drag radial that has a matching normal street radial for the fronts.

BeeraddSS98

very good valid points by all i appreciate the input. Still a tough choice tho. I think now i might go with the BFG's just to try them out and see for myself. How much did they run y'all.

steveo346

iTrader: (18)

i would go with the nittos....i bought mine used, but damn did they perform...they took 3 tenths off my e.t........and as far as driving them in the rain i drove from austin to laredo, tx in a storm going about 70mph and had no problem ...i loved em...now i have the yokohamas evs100's becuase i knew that if i bought new nittos i would always be messing around

BeeraddSS98

yea nittos arent that bad in the rain if i can remember. When there bald tho on asphalt they suck in the rain. I can remember sittin sideways at 50.