Drag radial???
Racer
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From: Torrance CA
Re: Drag radial??? (RonWhite)
I just recently bought 275/40/17 BFG DRs for 17" rims. IMO, I wouldnt wait for 18" DRs for the fact that you will give up sidewall flex when you go to a larger diameter rim translating to less traction. They come in the following sizes:
275/40/17 - Can use stock front 17" C5 rims.
315/35/17 - GS (or replicas) 17x11 rims are popular to mount on.
I hear Nitto's last longer, better in wet weather, but take longer to heat up and arent as "sticky."
275/40/17 - Can use stock front 17" C5 rims.
315/35/17 - GS (or replicas) 17x11 rims are popular to mount on.
I hear Nitto's last longer, better in wet weather, but take longer to heat up and arent as "sticky."
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From: GARDENA Ca, State Of Konfusion
St. Jude Donor '05
Re: Drag radial???
I think the BFG 315X35X17 are the best with a nice wide surface to grip the track. Mine are installed on GS 17X11 with the 50mm offset, just slap them on and use your original lug nuts!
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Team Owner
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From: CT
Re: Drag radial??? (wallstAL)
I tried a BFG 275/40/17 semi-worn. I smoked them off the line(track was less than perfect) but am going to try again with some 325-50-15's comparing to 26X10X16 M.T. Slicks. Lots use the BFG/Nitto with good results. Nice thing is, you can drive in, tech, adjust pressure, run, go home! Slicks or E.T. Stickies have to be chanced, PITA.
Burning Brakes
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From: Dallas TX
Re: Drag radial??? (RonWhite)
Don't wait for the 18" radials from Nitto....they're designed to fit the Ford Lightning. I'm using a pair of 335/35/17 BFG Comp T/A ZR's. They aren't drag radials, but they provide plenty of traction at the track.
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From: GARDENA Ca, State Of Konfusion
St. Jude Donor '05
Re: Drag radial??? (RonWhite)
Yep, Blems $237.50 ea. black, chrome a little more!
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