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Old 11-18-2005, 07:07 AM
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I've been thinking about getting a set of drag radials for my truck, 315/30/18" BFG drag radials to be exact.

My trucks set up to handle, but I need some traction in the street as well. I was wondering how well some of the bigger rim/lower profile drag radials handled vs. regular street tires.

Any input or suggestions are welcome.
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I don't believe Drag radials have as strong a sidewall as reg or road race tires. I don't think they are made for handleing only straight line.
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I figured that, but my 15" bfg drag radials don't handle much different from a regular radial. I don't expect them to handle as well as a road race tire.

My trucks pretty much an all purpose vehicle. I do drag race it as well, but looking at the drag radials to try and hook on the street. I got slicks for the track. I was hoping I could find a street tire to hold alteast 2nd gear under WOT.
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Try the Nitto 555R road race tire. Same as the 555R extreem drag only with a stronger sidewall.
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nittos are great with turns i do it all the time
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I noticed they are a softer when going round corners, but not bad, I don't push it real hard when i have them on but they are pretty good, i have 275/40,17.



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