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Jan 18, 2007 | 12:53 PM

N0TDADYS_98

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Burning Brakes

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From: Lincoln NE

Drag Radials

ok... well it's about time to fix my traction issues and start leaving people behind... but i have a problem...

I DD my car rain,snow, and of course shine... so having tires that meet these needs are important.... So i've decided to buy a 2nd pair of rear wheels to mount with Nitto 555R's. So the question is...

17's or 18'..

17's i assume i'd get more bite... but 18's will yeild more rubber contact....

So what do you think? 17's or 18'?

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Jan 18, 2007 | 01:23 PM

angman5

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From: Lakeland FL

Best set up I found so far is the MT drag radial 275 40 17 hooks up real good well beyond 400 RWHP. I have tried the Nittos and BFG in 17 and 18" sizes with not as good 60' times.

Jan 18, 2007 | 02:41 PM

JROW

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From: Harrisonburg VA

if you are only using the pair of wheels and tires for racing then i wouldn't waste the extra money on 18's. the wheels are more expensive as well as the tires. I would say get a pair of nitto or BFG 315's unless your car is heavily modded and you need something more, than MT et streets are the way to go.

I do the same thing with my wheels and tires, it seems though that once i put the radials on, its hard for me to take them back off! I much prefer having traction all the time when im cruising around... anyway thats just my way of looking at things.

hope that helps

Jan 18, 2007 | 02:53 PM

ICaughtVetteFever

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From: Akron Ohio

I assume you will be driving on the Nittos full time in the good weather months? BFG or M/T are no good for this duty. I would go 17s, get a 17x11 grand sport wheel.