Hi,

Does anyone run drag radials as there regular street tire? In Cali it rarely rains so it wouldnt be a problem and I could always switch back if heavy rain was expected.

Whats the best drag radial for the ITR (FWD). I've always used Nitto on my RWD Mustangs, anyone make a 15" drag radial for the stock tires? How much? Best place to order?

 

Nitto definitely makes them, and BF Goodrich just came out with some.

 

How much did you pay for them?

I see Nitto has 205/45/15s

That will really throw off my speedo right?

 

I never had good experience with my BFG drag radials. I would launch at 3K RPM in my GSR and still spin them out
even at the track, they didn't stick well...what am I doing wrong? or does my N/A car make way too much power? lol


[Modified by VTEC-MAN95GSR, 5:11 PM 10/19/2001]

 

Only have the 205/45/15 size for the Nittos?

Cheapest place?

How much would speedo be off?

 

With the change in the size of the tire you are effectively changing you gear ratio...that is what gave me the most improvement.

 

The BFG's have set some of the best 60 foot records for all drag radials, the secret is heating them up, I am talking a long boring smokey burnout. This and the right tire pressure will make them stick good. The new BFG G-force Drag radial is amazing, my friends can pull off 1.9 60 foot times. They make both the old and the new BFG 205/50/15

 

you do guys know how long these drag radials last on the street? just like a rough guess?

 

I think 10,000.

 

Probably 5000-15000 miles depending on how hard you drive.

 

Where in the world do I find a set of the NEW BFG G-Force DR's?

I looked everywhere.....anyone know which stone I haven't turned?

Miguel

 

Tire rack....$110...nuff said.

 

Isn't 225/50/15 a little wide? I wanted 205/50/15 but it's special order..

Oh well, I'll keep tryin Thanks

Miguel

 

Nope...that is the size i run and they only rub when lock to lock. Even with low psi.

 

Would the drag radials not be the best idea on the street due to the crumple wall? I know BFG has a wall that is built to crumple on launch to help with traction, not sure on NITTO. But would something like that not make handling a little troublesome. On the rear of a Mustang I could see it, but on the front, where you control the direction of the car... Not sure it would be the best idea.
As for life, they have lasted, so far, over 100 runs for me on the strip.


Jason

 

I drive on my BFG drag radials all the time, I did so last night, they dont handle too bad, a little shimmy here and there and thats about it.