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Posted by 03GT281 (Member # 2944) on :
 
Im really need some DR's to cut my 1/4 mile to mid 13's. Are Nitto triple 5R the best and how much would they run about...any other tire suggestions? I want to get them by the end of next month!

Also when i do get them with 3:73 gears should i be lauching around 2k still or should i up that to 4k and dump the clutch?

thanks
 
Posted by MR GO FAST (Member # 2088) on :
 
My feeling is what ever brand you can get the best price on. I am assuming you have 17" wheels or are you using a different diameter?
 
Posted by Bounty Hunter (Member # 1422) on :
 
the best drag radial to get is the new Mickey Thompson, it is by far the most extreme drag radial out! You want to improve your E.T put a set of those on.
 
Posted by Chosen1 (Member # 1906) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Bounty Hunter:
the best drag radial to get is the new Mickey Thompson, it is by far the most extreme drag radial out! You want to improve your E.T put a set of those on.
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Posted by TRY2PAZ (Member # 97) on :
 
I would leave the tires you have on there.
Buy a set of v6 wheels, and mount some 9.5" ET streets. You will really hook up.
 
Posted by 03GT281 (Member # 2944) on :
 
i don strip my car and im not getting ET or slicks i cant ride around in them all day. I want my car to be as fast on the street as the track, so if someone pulls up next to me i dont have to say wait while i get some slicks on my car!!!! thanks though
 
Posted by mustanggt5091 (Member # 444) on :
 
BFG's if you really wanna hook but they will were out fast, Nittos seem to last longer, little less hook though
 
Posted by DropTopFox (Member # 1689) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 03GT281:
i don strip my car and im not getting ET or slicks i cant ride around in them all day. I want my car to be as fast on the street as the track, so if someone pulls up next to me i dont have to say wait while i get some slicks on my car!!!! thanks though
You won't hook as well on the street as you do at the track when you drive with these tires on the street you will have them upwards around 30 psi for tread life. At the track you will drop them to 15-18 psi and do a huge second gear burnout that is required to properly heat them and make them hook. I don't think these tires are cpable of doing what you want them to do or what it shounds like you want them to do. My advice would be to get an extra set of wheels with some ET streets. If you stick with Drag radials expect to be buying tires often and having trouble in wet areas when the traction fades. If you do go with the DR's the Mickey T's are great but hard to come by. BFG's hook well but lose tread life very quickly. I've seen Nitto's hook up well and last a little longer. Nitto's would be my choice here but I do not recommend a Drag Radial to drive around on everyday [patriot]
 
Posted by 03GT281 (Member # 2944) on :
 
thanks man my stang is tunring into a weekend sunny day driver and i got a civic on the way for a daily driver
 
Posted by 2stangs69-91 (Member # 1951) on :
 
alot of people have run there nittos into the 12's. They also hook well on the street when you give tham a little heat.
 
Posted by mustanggt5091 (Member # 444) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 2stangs69-91:
alot of people have run there nittos into the 12's. They also hook well on the street when you give tham a little heat.
12's [Razz] camaro 90 was runnin 11.40's with 1.70 60 fts on 275/45/17 555R's and cobra r's
 




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