Drag tyres
02-24-2003, 01:35 AM
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Drag tires
Im lookin at buying a couple of tires for my 77 solely for drag racing and i was interested to hear what guys are using at the strip ??? :steering:
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02-24-2003, 03:07 PM
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Re: Drag tires (New-Zealander)
I liked the MT ET streets. They are street legal and at the same time other then the groove a full wrinkle wall slick. I found they swayed a bit too much on the street passing cars but for bit off the light they were great. They also don't show the wear as quickly as Drag Radials. They are also cheaper.
I also run MT sportsman Pro which is a wrinkle wall drag tire. The tread makes it look like a normal tire, they don't squeal and have great bite.
How about NITTO? I think that is the name.
I also run MT sportsman Pro which is a wrinkle wall drag tire. The tread makes it look like a normal tire, they don't squeal and have great bite.
How about NITTO? I think that is the name.
02-24-2003, 04:06 PM
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Re: Drag tires (New-Zealander)
If you have 15 inch rims go with a nice set of Et Streets. I have had a few friends use them and they claim that they hook better than Et Drags. they are also DOT approved, but I would not drive far on them. They can get squirrly on interstate or in the rain.
02-24-2003, 05:41 PM
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Re: Drag tires (New-Zealander)
I use BFG Drag Radials 275/60R15 on TT2 15x8 rims...
My best 60' time with them was 1.591 :D :D
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My best 60' time with them was 1.591 :D :D
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02-24-2003, 07:20 PM
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Re: Drag tires (New-Zealander)
I currently run BFGoodrich Drag radial as my regular drive around tire. My opinion is that the ET Streets are much better for racing than the BFG Drags if your track is not in good shape like the one we use. I have gotten a 1.72 60' time on them and I know I could do better with ET Streets because I have to launch off idle so I don't spin. If you are going to only use them them for the drag strip, I think you might as well get one that is for drag racing instead of a multipurpose tire.
02-24-2003, 08:34 PM
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Re: Drag tires (New-Zealander)
I am currently running the Nitto Drag Radials 275/50/15. They are good with Line lock but very inconsistent without a good burnout. I had previously run the BFG Drag Radials. The require very little burnout and hook pretty good. But they wear out rather fast on the street. Nittos will give you a good 5-10K on the street.. BFGs maybe 2-5K.
02-24-2003, 11:07 PM
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Re: Drag tires (Maurice)
I currently run BFGoodrich Drag radial as my regular drive around tire. My opinion is that the ET Streets are much better for racing than the BFG Drags if your track is not in good shape like the one we use. I have gotten a 1.72 60' time on them and I know I could do better with ET Streets because I have to launch off idle so I don't spin. If you are going to only use them them for the drag strip, I think you might as well get one that is for drag racing instead of a multipurpose tire.
The ET Streets are just like slicks..
:cheers:
Olivier
02-24-2003, 11:10 PM
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Re: Drag tires (Clink69)
I am currently running the Nitto Drag Radials 275/50/15. They are good with Line lock but very inconsistent without a good burnout. I had previously run the BFG Drag Radials. The require very little burnout and hook pretty good. But they wear out rather fast on the street. Nittos will give you a good 5-10K on the street.. BFGs maybe 2-5K.
:cheers:
Olivier
