C5 drag radials questions...
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Le Mans Master
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C5 drag radials questions...
Need to get some Drag Radials for the C5, looking at the Nitto 555R's, I have the stock thinspokes 18X9.5" with 275/40/18 tires.
What size should I get in the 555R's? closest that I saw was the 285/35/18.
Would this be the best fit? and would the diameter be close enough that the BCM/ECM would not throw any codes for traction control or ABS?
These should hook up with 388 rwhp/383 rwtq right?
Where is the cheapest place to buy these? I just need carry out, I can mount and balance at work.
Trying to set aside some $$ for this, hope to be able to pick some up soon, ( I just got a side job that should cover most of the $$ I hope) the 555's that are on there now are not hooking up.
pick I found on CF of some 285/35/18 nitto 555r's on thinspokes...
What size should I get in the 555R's? closest that I saw was the 285/35/18.
Would this be the best fit? and would the diameter be close enough that the BCM/ECM would not throw any codes for traction control or ABS?
These should hook up with 388 rwhp/383 rwtq right?
Where is the cheapest place to buy these? I just need carry out, I can mount and balance at work.
Trying to set aside some $$ for this, hope to be able to pick some up soon, ( I just got a side job that should cover most of the $$ I hope) the 555's that are on there now are not hooking up.
pick I found on CF of some 285/35/18 nitto 555r's on thinspokes...
Last edited by tommie; Apr 28, 2009 at 10:22 PM.
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****to's are good for a DD car that has a decent amount of power to drive around on daily. They are not any good(in regards to other DR's) at the track. They are more of a very sticky street tire. If you want something to hook that you dont have to worry about, Go with a MT....You wont regret it.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '06
nittos' drag radial is crappy compared to MT or BFG. personally, i had nitto first and they were horrible. Then i got BFG and it was a huge improvement!!! i loved those tires!!! hooked my 500+rwhp car no problem. I hear the Mickey Thompsons are a hell of a lot better then the BFG even.
as for your tire size, i bet you could go 305 even on that 9.5" rim. however, its not safe if you plan on hitting corners hard.
Aj
as for your tire size, i bet you could go 305 even on that 9.5" rim. however, its not safe if you plan on hitting corners hard.
Aj
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These are 555's with 370rwhp and already partially warmed.
Even at 40mph I can break them free quite easily.
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Even at 40mph I can break them free quite easily.
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