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philsblwnz28 Aug 15, 2008 08:51 PM

Nitto's or MT
 
Which are better?

Tommyv8 Aug 16, 2008 09:01 AM

Need more info.
How will the tires predominantly be used?

philsblwnz28 Aug 16, 2008 09:21 AM

I will be using these DR at the track to gain traction. I have an A4 z28 with traction control. Just looking for the best DR to buy.....

bautch24 Aug 16, 2008 09:22 AM

Go with the M/T

2000_SS Aug 16, 2008 09:23 AM

MT's are better, Nittos will last longer. that's about all there is to it, assuming you're comparing the same sizes.

bautch24 Aug 16, 2008 09:26 AM


Originally Posted by philsblwnz28 (Post 9935054)
I will be using these DR at the track to gain traction. I have an A4 z28 with traction control. Just looking for the best DR to buy.....

I would turn off the traction control if you can.. I can in my car but I'm not sure if it is the same in all f-bodys or if it was an optional thing to have the tcs switch.

Tommyv8 Aug 16, 2008 09:27 AM

Just for the dragstrip? Not daily driven? Then yes, Mickey Thompson drag radials. Nitto drag radials last longer and are better for rain and handling but they are not as sticky.

zracer323 Aug 16, 2008 09:30 AM

If you want to hook, go M/T. If you want to spin, get Nittos

Tommyv8 Aug 16, 2008 09:48 AM

Get your suspension lined out and heat them well and the Nittos will work fine. I'm sure that you can find a link to BMR's website somewhere around here to get what you need for traction.;)

streetassasin Aug 23, 2008 09:21 AM

m/t or hoosier for a mainly strip tire, nitto for a dd dr

MYSTIC-1SC Aug 23, 2008 12:04 PM

I chose the Nittos because I drive my car daily, and it seemed the best choice for that even though I know the mickys hook better.

Quick Sh0t xMLx Aug 23, 2008 12:36 PM


Originally Posted by zracer323 (Post 9935093)
If you want to hook, go M/T. If you want to spin, get Nittos

This. M/Ts for the strip.

For a street ride M/Ts on a set of 15"s and regular street tires on another rim. Nittos are a damn joke of a DR and I would never even consider buying them. If you must run a DR on the street at least go with the BFGs(mine have like 6k+ miles on them still look decent).

ZFSix Aug 25, 2008 11:02 AM

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JScamaro Aug 25, 2008 11:12 AM

Does anyone drive their M/T drag radials around on the street in their weekend warriors?

For track use I would definitely go with the M/T drag radial.

kdavis Aug 25, 2008 11:26 AM

i used to drive my mts on the street all the time until i realized that i needed them more for the track and less for the street.

Wm Holden Aug 25, 2008 11:26 AM

how to heat a nitto to pull 1.7 60 ft.

http://www.hdmediashop.com/burnout.html

nmelone21 Aug 26, 2008 10:40 AM


Originally Posted by bautch24 (Post 9935060)
Go with the M/T

+1...

bottlefed98 Aug 26, 2008 02:50 PM

there is no comparison between the two.. nitto's are no better than regular street tires in my book

I run my mickeys everywhere my car goes.. they are ok in rain until the get some wear then it gets kinda scary but on dry pavement my car hooks just as good with the m/t radials as it does with regular m/t et street slicks..

Wm Holden Aug 28, 2008 01:49 PM

Ntto "Extreme drag" 555r got me from 2.1 60ft to 1.7 60 ft...so they are better then street for sure...but everyone says MTs are better...and I believe it.

Avengeance Aug 28, 2008 03:53 PM

Nittos are better by far..........





























.....sike.


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