Drag radials - 205/45/15 vs. 205/55/14 -> which size is better?
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Drag radials - 205/45/15 vs. 205/55/14 -> which size is better?
I'm looking at two sets of Nitto DR's. One set (205/45/15) is $120 mounted on some OEM wheels (legit).
The other set (205/55/14) is $200 mounted on OEM steelies (legit).
Which tire size is better for me, and which deal is better overall? Both have great tread left.
The other set (205/55/14) is $200 mounted on OEM steelies (legit).
Which tire size is better for me, and which deal is better overall? Both have great tread left.
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Re: Drag radials - 205/45/15 vs. 205/55/14 -> which size is better? (boostincoupe)
The 15's will have a slightly smaller overall diameter.
The 14's will have slightly more sidewall. You might be able to air down a little more.
Either would be fine. I'd say go for the ones that are cheaper.
The 14's will have slightly more sidewall. You might be able to air down a little more.
Either would be fine. I'd say go for the ones that are cheaper.
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Re: Drag radials - 205/45/15 vs. 205/55/14 -> which size is better? (boostincoupe)
I would take a look at what size drag radials are available. Sooner or later you will need new tires, and you don't want to be stuck with a wheel size for which you can't get drag radials once the set you get wears out (which it will, and quickly). Someone here mentioned that 205/45-15 has been discontinued in the Nitto...
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Re: Drag radials - 205/45/15 vs. 205/55/14 -> which size is better? (nsxtasy)
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To be honest, these are going to be used for ONE drag racing event in June. After that, I'll probably sell them and get some 205/50/15 BFG's to mount on a pair of matching 15" bronze rota grids (I have a set of 16" bronze grids with Hankook RS2's for daily driving).
I'm going to go ahead with the 205/45/15's then.
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To be honest, these are going to be used for ONE drag racing event in June. After that, I'll probably sell them and get some 205/50/15 BFG's to mount on a pair of matching 15" bronze rota grids (I have a set of 16" bronze grids with Hankook RS2's for daily driving).
I'm going to go ahead with the 205/45/15's then.
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