hypec5

Alright, so I'm running a small nitrous shot, but my 60' times suck because I can't hook up worth a damn with these Kumho ECSTA Supra 712's on the 'vette.

Two things:

First, can I go wider than a 275 on the stock 18x9.5 wheels? If yes, how wide?

Second, what is the best drag radial you guys have used on a Corvette C5? Wet drivability is not a concern, just HOOKING UP.

Thanks :)

vstella

I've been running with the Nitto DR's 275x17..They're great once you heat them up.. Loooong smokey burnout!!:yesnod:

My short times have been in the 1.66-1.69 range :D Check out my homepage for my vids..:D

boweryboy

If you want the ultimate hook go with MT ET Streets!

BFG's drag radials are also very good.

WALLstAL

Agreeded, now that I got my car tuned, it is much harder for me to hookup, my best ET was 1.72 on BFG. Presently I am looking into acquiring some MT E/T Streets after I find some rims!

robsvette

i'm having a hard time with mine sticking but see sig for my best 60ft

hypec5

vstella, which nittos are you running? you said 17's in your post. don't you mean 18's?

F8LPONY

They don't make an 18" DR yet. :(

That's why everyone runs 17's.....

hypec5

So you must have some aftermarket wheels you are mounting your 17" drag radials on.

NJVetteGuy

He is running 275-40-17 Nitto D/Rs, I am running the same on stock front y2k wheels. The nittos last a lot longer but the bfgs hook better :cheers:

F8LPONY

Yup, 275/40/17 on WS6 F-body wheels.

hypec5

The Nitto 555R is available in a 305/35R18 now.

Of course, I could use my stock set of front Corvette wheels as rear wheels with drag tires, I suppose. I use the GM magnesiums as my daily driver wheels. My stock 97-99 'vette wheels are just sitting in the garage collecting dust.

vstella

Really?..Where did you hear that?:rolleyes:...............I'm interested :yesnod:

kp

Depends on your tracks, they hook pretty crappy in this area. I tried nittos once and that wasnt the answer (1.827 60' best), put a new set of BFG drag radials on and went 1.726 the next week. If track prep is good the nittos work fine, on marginal tracks the BFGs work well. ET streets are the best and you can drive with them as long as you remember they are back there, but you will need to find some 16" wheels that will fit.

Nittos will last a lot longer then BFGs though..

hypec5

vstella,

Yes, I found them at Discount Tire Direct.

Here's a link directly to the tire: http://www.discounttiredirect.com/dt...e=TIRE&index=1

Notice the 305/35R18 for $240 each. That includes shipping. Kinda high, but hell, if they'll run on stock 18's that's worth paying for. I don't want to roll around on mismatched wheels.

On a Corvette running 18x9.5 in the rear, the 305 series is a wee bit wide, but it should still fit without being unsafe - er, at least that's what my friends are telling me :cheers:

Scott97

Driving to the track and back will prematurely wear out the et streets.

I found out the hard way.

They also handle like a barrell full of monkeys on the street. :lol:

I load up my et streets (in trash bags), a jack, wrenches, carpet strips and wood blocks with room to spare in the FRC.

Saves a lot of wear and tear on the tires. :yesnod:

Corvette4ever

Can't find it :confused:

Big Carrot

I know some guys that have them on trucks. They are 305/45/18, not 305/35/18. I would think, just by looking at them, that they would be a bit big for a Vette. :(

hypec5

You should be able to find them by doing this:

- go to http://www.discounttiredirect.com
- click on tires
- choose "by type"
- choose "competition" under the passenger/performance section
- choose the Nitto 555R

When I looked last, the only 18" size available was 305/35R18.

ScreaminDemon

I found a set of chromed 275/40/17's with BFG's on them in the 'For Sale' section for only $250 for the set. I'm ready to buy new BFG's, but it does pay to shop around!!!!!!!!!!

TexCorvette

BFG all the way, I have tried both! The nittos you have to get really hot for them to work, and once worn down, they don't hook as well anymore.

With the BFGs, only a small burnout needed, 16PSI = dead hooking like I have never done with the Nittos before. Also, these, like wine, get better with age :D

Nitto does make the DR in 18s now, unless what I saw somewhere a few weeks ago was a mistake. Just get an extra set of front 17" rims and BFGs!