Traction is a ISSUE

[NEMESISVETTE]

Ok Traction is a issue and I need Help on choosing a good Drag Radial.
I will be leaving the DR on the car all summer so the size must fit a 18 by 10.5 rim. I have heard good and bad things bout all the DR on the market. Its confussing. BFGoods wearout fast, Nittos are good to some and suck for others? So help me find a good Drag Radial that can stick the powa!!

[hi officer]

http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/strip.php?item=ETStreetRadialII

or buy 17s and get hoosiers:)

[NEMESISVETTE]

Link didnt work for me. . Im look at the Nitto555 extreme or the New M/T DRs
I would like to get more than 5,000 miles out of what ever DR I get.

[SlowOhFoh]

nittos are good in the rain, BFG suck in the rain, mickey thompsons dont take well to being heat cycled a lot...

if its not going to be driven in the rain and you dont plan on driving the wheels off of it then the MT or BFG...

[406malibu]

take out two of the three http:// and the link will work...

[NEMESISVETTE]

nittos are good in the rain, BFG suck in the rain, mickey thompsons dont take well to being heat cycled a lot...

if its not going to be driven in the rain and you dont plan on driving the wheels off of it then the MT or BFG...

Rain will not be a issue. I know better than that LOL. I like the new M/T kyle but im a noob at the way they show there sizes. I think on vettes you cant go to tall. I would like a 305 on a 18 inch rim. My rims are 10.5 wide. Im really leaning torward the Nitto555 but it seems everyone runs them.

[SlowOhFoh]

you might be able to stuff the 335 18 that MT has in the "new tread"

also have you considered the BFG KDW "NT"? they are sticky as shit once heated up...

[hi officer]

if you dont want them to wear out buy a street tire. if you want to hook buy something that wears out quick.

tires size go like this, 275 40 R17

-275 is width, side wall to side wall, in milimeters

-40 is a percentage that tells you sidewall height, for example 40% of 275mm equals the sidewall height in milimeters.

-R stands for radial and 17 is your wheel size.

*a lot of tires vary slighty from one manufacturer to another

[NEMESISVETTE]

you might be able to stuff the 335 18 that MT has in the "new tread"

also have you considered the BFG KDW "NT"? they are sticky as shit once heated up...

http://i310.photobucket.com/albums/kk433/NEMESISFRC/g-force-t-a-kdw.jpg
These are the tires I have NOW.. and they are ice skates.
Maybe I should get the BFG dragradials

[NEMESISVETTE]

if you dont want them to wear out buy a street tire. if you want to hook buy something that wears out quick.

tires size go like this, 275 40 R17

-275 is width, side wall to side wall, in milimeters

-40 is a percentage that tells you sidewall height, for example 40% of 275mm equals the sidewall height in milimeters.

-R stands for radial and 17 is your wheel size.

*a lot of tires vary slighty from one manufacturer to another

LOL yes kale I easily understand those numbers LOL Im talkin bout how some of the M/T tires use a different way of sizeing tires up

[hi officer]

thats good because all this time i thought you were stupid. the link i posted has metric and standard sizes for your viewing pleasure.

the bfgs look cute, thats a good option too. i think trophystock went really fast on those at one time, maybe wrong though

[NEMESISVETTE]

http://i310.photobucket.com/albums/kk433/NEMESISFRC/g-force-t-a-drag-radial.jpg
So these are the safe bet? I hear good and bad things though.

[KUTTER]

had those bfg's last they were "ok" seemed to wear fast and I never did a burnout in them..to be honest man I like my nittos got them from bargain tire in simpsonville at damn descent price also.My .02 cent

[hi officer]

its says the grip is devastating on the web site, i dont know if thats a good or bad thing:think:

[NEMESISVETTE]

had those bfg's last they were "ok" seemed to wear fast and I never did a burnout in them..to be honest man I like my nittos got them from bargain tire in simpsonville at damn descent price also.My .02 cent

What size rims and what size Tires you got scott. Well I will look at them tomorrow when I come over. I was looking at them Saturday and ment to ask bout them.

[KUTTER]

/\ lmao thats some sh!tty marketing... "Grip so good, youll break some ish"

[KUTTER]

backs are 17 x 11.5 those are the nittos. 315 35 17 im sure....still got gforce on front

[91SILVERFOX]

if you wanna hook decent power stay away from the shittos. but it must not be reallly that big of a concern or else you wouldn'be worried about hookin 18s. every one knows that is hard to do since the side wall is so small not enough flex there. i would vote mts over everything but hooziers. since we only have nittos and bfgs i say bfgs

[The EnforceR]

i say step down to a 17 inch wheel and put a hoosier on itput the 17ss on to play, throw the 18s back on to cruise or take those long trips to cumming, ga!

[NEMESISVETTE]

18's Stay. Running a stock size tire is not going to lose a race for me. The tires that I choose will be own all the time. I dont want to worry bout taking rims of and on to do business. Nemesis must be ready for business at all times. LOL I like the BFG, M/T, or even the Nitto555 just cuz there are still better than what im running now. So any DR will be better. Thanks for the advise and keep it coming

[KUTTER]

I like m/t's but cant vouch for them being went BFG and Nitto cheaper..Both my Nittos and BFG hooked proper.I just felt like the BFG was softer rubber or something just wore SO fast I was pist.I can def say that my nittos Fn grip same ones I had when raced Jimmys 03 cobra and I ate that shit off the line..then we hit like 65mph and diff story but I cant hold that againt the tires lol.Talk to that woodlock guy he works at bargain I got my tires there before knew he worked there and was still cheaper anywhere else I called.Discount,Tire Kingdom,eeeer where

[NEMESISVETTE]

i like m/t's but cant vouch for them being went bfg and nitto cheaper..both my nittos and bfg hooked proper.i just felt like the bfg was softer rubber or something just wore so fast i was pist.i can def say that my nittos fn grip same ones i had when raced jimmys 03 cobra and i ate that shit off the line..then we hit like 65mph and diff story but i cant hold that againt the tires lol.talk to that woodlock guy he works at bargain i got my tires there before knew he worked there and was still cheaper anywhere else i called.discount,tire kingdom,eeeer where

f him

[KUTTER]

lol well then just call the shop... They do have best prices I found, on side note bring that cd when you come thru tommorow that damn song stuck in my head fooker and that dane cook movie was a TRIP. POP THAT ######

[NEMESISVETTE]

LOL will do

[KUTTER]

http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74617

[01BlackBird]

lol i got nitto radials 315/35/17 but i just got them so i cant tell you how good they are. I Know the bfg radials hook great but i dont know about wear (i have a few friends with 600+ hp cars running them), I have heard nothing but wonderful things about hoosiers, I know nothing about the m/t new design but the old ones were decent.

[SlowOhFoh]

c.Dub has been mid-high 6's on BFG's on stock y2k wheels in his c5... just an FYI

[MrDavid]

i would vote mts over everything but hooziers.

+1. MT's always worked well for me. Minor traction issues while spraying it from a roll only when it was cold outside. That was 620 ft lbs of torque also.

[TurboLSX]

ive had bf good dr and they sucked, nittos sucked, the mt dr i have now sucked. id go with the hoosiers, when me and kale raced his car hooked night and day better then mine. he was running hoosiers. 18s are not helping either.

5000 miles last a long time too....thats 40,000 1/8 miles passes

[hi officer]

im not sure if they offer 18in hoosiers, plus they probably wear out faster than he wants. that wasn't much of a concern of mine. but yeah hoosier is my numba one choice

[Herron Performance]

I would either have a MT DR or a Hoosier DR.
I am going to find me some MT DRs and go hunting....

[silver455]

ive had bf good dr and they sucked, nittos sucked, the mt dr i have now sucked. id go with the hoosiers, when me and kale raced his car hooked night and day better then mine. he was running hoosiers. 18s are not helping either.

5000 miles last a long time too....thats 40,000 1/8 miles passes

did you have any suspension done at the time? big ass turdblow and stock suspension will make any DR :lincoln:

[TurboLSX]

did you have any suspension done at the time? big ass turdblow and stock suspension will make any DR :lincoln:

50-mph rolls, even faster still blew them off. i was just saying i didnt like them.


Shon, i have some mt drag radials with about 12 track passes and one street race on them if you want them. im going with hoosiers.

[Ryans_Pewter_SS]

I'm gonna sell my et streets off my welds. Thats what u need chris.

[bags50lx]

50-mph rolls, even faster still blew them off. i was just saying i didnt like them.


Shon, i have some mt drag radials with about 12 track passes and one street race on them if you want them. im going with hoosiers.

What size are they?

[Ryans_Pewter_SS]

26/11.5/15, i think. There not really that wide.

[The EnforceR]

from looking at the boost almighty killa vid, they are "275 somethins" haha

[Ryans_Pewter_SS]

Sorry i thought he meant my tires.

[RamAirGod]

i just read the title but it might or might not help you....

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/corvette-performance/1023584-grippiest-tire-your-street-vette.html

[91SILVERFOX]

11.50s are plenty wide folks go sevens on true 10.50 tires

[Ryans_Pewter_SS]

the et streets are sized different though

[TurboLSX]

I'm gonna sell my et streets off my welds. Thats what u need chris.

you want some DR's. how much for the tires. ive had et streets and have mixed feelings.

[Ryans_Pewter_SS]

150$ cheap!!! I just put on 28x10.5 et drags. i'm gonna get some 27" hoosier QTP

[Herron Performance]

I might have some ET Drags for trade or sale, have to look at each set and see if they are worth selling. but it might be several more weeks before I take possession of the 2nd set.

[Ryans_Pewter_SS]

I'm trading the et drags for 28" ET streets

[TurboLSX]

i just want a full slick i think

[Herron Performance]

i just want a full slick i think
Depends on how much suspension tuning you want to do.
The full slick is forgiving as compared to the DR where it has to be just right or else it wont work.

Conrad's nitrous car on DRs, controller set .1 sooner or later and it will blow the tires off, but get it right, the SOB rolls out.

[TurboLSX]

wont DRs run a higher mph vs a slick?

[Herron Performance]

wont DRs run a higher mph vs a slick?
depends.
radial should not grow as like a slick.

[BoostedGTA]

Hoosier slicks here, that's what I recommend!

[TurboLSX]

Hoosier slicks here, that's what I recommend!
i hear ya, those tires seem to run the best times

[NEMESISVETTE]

http://i310.photobucket.com/albums/kk433/NEMESISFRC/repoman.jpg

Thats right.... Im here to repossess my thread.. LOL
What is my issue? TRACTION
What im looking for? A great Drag Radial for street use


My rims are 18x10.5, so no 17 inch tire will work
I would like a tire that will atleast last me 5,000 miles. I do understand that burnouts and such will effect the life of the DR.
So far I like the BFG drag radials and the NItto555 drag radials too. The Nitto seem to be less sticky but last much longer.

[KUTTER]

lol did u read that thread from digital corvettes i put up for ya?
http://www.destructoid.com/elephant/ul/96553-Captain%20Obvious.jpg

[snowman03gt]

nittos are good in the rain, BFG suck in the rain, mickey thompsons dont take well to being heat cycled a lot...

if its not going to be driven in the rain and you dont plan on driving the wheels off of it then the MT or BFG...

now u told me Nittos sucked in the rain

[trophystock]

If you want a tire to last 5,000 miles you had better get the nittos. They donot hook as well as others but they will last with some care. I would also ask around about the M/T street radials as I am sure they are not as good as the drag radials but should last longer. These are your only two choices.

[NEMESISVETTE]

I have been on Corvette forum, Ls1tech, SVTp, ect and it seems the a few other options are the Toyo R888 and the Toyo RA1 tire.

[BoostedGTA]

Yep, if you want them to last, you'll have to get the Nitto (which are also the best in the rain). They make a 305/35/18 which would be perfect for your rim size.

[NEMESISVETTE]

Yep, if you want them to last, you'll have to get the Nitto (which are also the best in the rain). They make a 305/35/18 which would be perfect for your rim size.

Ya you may be right Jeff. Maybe I should just get the 305 Nitto DR, im not trying to be a STREET HERO. So no need to run a M/T DR.

[SlowOhFoh]

ive been 85mph in the rain on my 315/35R17 nittos and didnt feel like they were going to be a problem... andrew ran them on him mustang and two f-bodys so far.... the Nitto 555 regular tires blow ass in the rain... the DR's are pretty good tho. better than my sumitomos did, im up to about 18k miles too...

26x10.5x17 seems a bit overkill for 250-275hp tho doesnt it lol

[BoostedGTA]

Ya you may be right Jeff. Maybe I should just get the 305 Nitto DR, im not trying to be a STREET HERO. So no need to run a M/T DR.

I'm also looking into some sort of drag radial to run on my street wheels (18"). But I'm having a hard time justifying nearly $300 a piece on something that might not even last me a year! But the Nitto's will be the best deal as far as cost, longevity, and the fact that I can drive them in the rain if necessary. I think StreetlethalZ quoted me $240 a piece for the 285/18's. Give him a shout if you want Nitto's, he can give you a deal.

[NEMESISVETTE]

ive been 85mph in the rain on my 315/35R17 nittos and didnt feel like they were going to be a problem... andrew ran them on him mustang and two f-bodys so far.... the Nitto 555 regular tires blow ass in the rain... the DR's are pretty good tho. better than my sumitomos did, im up to about 18k miles too...

26x10.5x17 seems a bit overkill for 250-275hp tho doesnt it lol

LOL Well Big Drag Radials hookin 275rwhp is no more overkill than a pincel with a BigFackin eraser LOL. Great info though kyle. So your running a 315 Nitto on a 10.5 rim? If so how does it look? any pics?

[NEMESISVETTE]

I'm also looking into some sort of drag radial to run on my street wheels (18"). But I'm having a hard time justifying nearly $300 a piece on something that might not even last me a year! But the Nitto's will be the best deal as far as cost, longevity, and the fact that I can drive them in the rain if necessary. I think StreetlethalZ quoted me $240 a piece for the 285/18's. Give him a shout if you want Nitto's, he can give you a deal.

I wil give him a PM but im looking for a larger width than 285. I like 305 or 315 ( if it will fit)

[SlowOhFoh]

315/35R17 fits PERFECT... the nittos run a tad narrow its more like a 12.1" tire... my sumitomos were 315/35R17 and were 12.5" wide... the BFG's run 12.6 or so wide from what i remember...

heres my car with the 17x10.5 wheels with 315/35R17 Nitto 555R's mounted... fits perfectly

taken by me in the driveway
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/Ricestang/HDR1copy.jpg

taken by Ben Howard...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2140/2253301982_6ee2f4e348_o.jpg

[BoostedGTA]

I wil give him a PM but im looking for a larger width than 285. I like 305 or 315 ( if it will fit)

Yep, that's why I suggested 305/35/18 for you. Perfect size!

I'm the one that needs the 285 since my rims are 18x9.5.

[NEMESISVETTE]

They look aggressive :thumbs up: I like. On a side note I noticed them this past weekend when we past eachother on the road ( o and yes you got the ricer rev son) LOL . They looked wid as $hit. Odd that the 315 fits perfect on a 10.5 rim. Like I said im not looking to be a street hero so the Nitto's will do. Hell anything is better than the tires I have now.

[SlowOhFoh]

Ricestang... it looks like it should run 11's... too bad it probably runs mid-low 13's lol

[NEMESISVETTE]

Damn I just checked and Shitto dont make a 315 in a 18 inch rim.:doh:

[NEMESISVETTE]

http://i310.photobucket.com/albums/kk433/NEMESISFRC/nit.jpg

Nitto does make these. Wont be available till Feb. though. They are the Drag Radial called NT-01 and they make a 315 30 18. Could be a Win

[01BlackBird]

my 315 nittos dont look to be as wide as my 315 sumitomo's but they are close enough maybe just my eyes lol i havent measured

[SlowOhFoh]

NT-01 is like the NT555RII's same compound but stiffer sidewalls and made for autocrossing/road racing... stiff sidewall = wheel hop... wheel hop = broken shit on a vette...

stick to the 555R's in a 305, i doubt you're going to notice a 10mm drop in section width.

[SlowOhFoh]

my 315 nittos dont look to be as wide as my 315 sumitomo's but they are close enough maybe just my eyes lol i havent measured

i did measure them.. sumitomos were exactly 12.5 and nittos were closer to 12 1/4 or so.

[MrDavid]

If Mastercraft still offered their performance tires, I'd recommend them to you Gary. Cheap tire that hooked great and lasted plenty of miles. Me, Jay, and BJ have all used them and I think we were all pretty impressed with traction from a street radial.

[NEMESISVETTE]

How bout the new Toyo Proxes TQ DR
http://i310.photobucket.com/albums/kk433/NEMESISFRC/toyodr.jpg

These are the new Nitto DR
http://i310.photobucket.com/albums/kk433/NEMESISFRC/nit.jpg

[Herron Performance]

ahhhhh, just pic one and let us know how it goes, just going to burn them off in a parking lot so it dont matter does it???

just messin.....

[silver455]

These are the new Nitto DR
http://i310.photobucket.com/albums/kk433/NEMESISFRC/nit.jpg

as kyle stated those are a stiff sidewall dr for road racing and aren't going to be what your looking for....from nitto's site:

The NT01 is a D.O.T.-compliant dry competition radial designed with the weekend road racer in mind. The compound was developed to provide the best balance of traction, consistency, heat cycle performance and longevity. The sidewall construction* is optimized for sharp steering response, accurate feedback and increased driver confidence. For those that demand maximum dry performance, the NT01 can be shaved from 6/32 of an inch down to 3/32 of an inch to reveal a slick with two circumferential grooves. The NT01 delivers fast and consistent lap times for both the professional road-racer and the track-day enthusiast.

*Steel reinforced sidewall offered in select sizes. The NT01 is recommended for dry competition use.

Performance Rating: Z
UTQG Treadwear: 100
Traction: A
Temperature: A

[DTSVT03]

I had the nitto drag radials on my first silver 03 cobra (275/40/17) and they did pretty good at the track 1.69 60' at carolina dragway and 1.71 60' at ware shoals. I also made them last almost 8000 miles and I beat the crap out of that car.

[NEMESISVETTE]

Danny swoopin back inn FTW Good info Danny. I think I will get the Nitto555 DR's and just see how it goes. Didnt you have the BFG DR ?

[DTSVT03]

My current cobra came with a set of 295/35/18 BFG DR's and they were ok, until I got caught in the rain driving home from Columbia, or the other time when my clutch cable broke while leaving the Shoals and I had to have Bags50lx shift while I held both hands on the wheel because it was raining so hard that you could see the water bounce off the road. That was a shotty night