No tractions until 50.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Frisco Texas
No tractions until 50.
When are the nitto 18" drag radials going to be available. On a full tank of gas I cant hook up until after 50 at wot. I also get squirly at a 70 punch in second gear.
Melting Slicks
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From: New Milford CT
Re: No tractions until 50. (cscollis)
Me too! Anyone? What is the best solution for drag racing street traction? For 9 1/2" wheels and 10 1/2" rear wheeels. I know about CCW 11 1/2" with the huge Pilot Sports, but there has to be a close second with "factory" size wheels.
Melting Slicks
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Re: No tractions until 50. (hogurt)
The 335s help alot when not in the boost, but can still break them loose virtually at will in the first 3 gears and some in 4th. There probably no answer on a 10.5" wheel unless you have an et street.
Melting Slicks
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From: Central NJ
Re: No tractions until 50. (hogurt)
Hogurt, I'm running 315-35-17 BFG drag radials on Y2K 17X9.5 wheels. I also have a set on ZR1 wheels, and I hook the same on both so I don't think the wheel width hurts me at all. I used Nitto 275-40-17 D/Rs as my street tires for almost 7 months, they are as slippery as runflats until you drive on them a little and get some heat in them. With the TC install and headers planned for the next couple of weeks, I can kiss traction goodbye anyway :lol:
Drifting
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From: Fairview Hts. IL
Re: No tractions until 50. (NJVetteGuy)
Ok, so it seems like I have two choices:
1. Z06 replica wheels with the C5 standard sizes 17x8.5 & 18x9.5 (Kuhmo Max performace tires).
2. Z06 replica wheels with the Z06 sizes 17x9.5 & 18x10.5 (BFG F1 tires)
When someone comes out with drag radials, I will them. . .until then, I will have no traction. . .should still be able to run in the low 12's. Any suggestions?
1. Z06 replica wheels with the C5 standard sizes 17x8.5 & 18x9.5 (Kuhmo Max performace tires).
2. Z06 replica wheels with the Z06 sizes 17x9.5 & 18x10.5 (BFG F1 tires)
When someone comes out with drag radials, I will them. . .until then, I will have no traction. . .should still be able to run in the low 12's. Any suggestions?
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Fairview Hts. IL
Re: No tractions until 50. (cscollis)
When are the nitto 18" drag radials going to be available. On a full tank of gas I cant hook up until after 50 at wot. I also get squirly at a 70 punch in second gear.
Is that what you are looking for? They are on Discount Tire.com website.
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Team Owner
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From: CT
No tractions until 50.
It's nutty to smoke the tires at that speed!
I have been in a friends LPE Car(434 N/A Engine, LOT O HP) and it boiled the tires at 90!! (G-Force T/A R1 tires)
There is nothing quite like it :)
Keep it safe. :cheers:
I have been in a friends LPE Car(434 N/A Engine, LOT O HP) and it boiled the tires at 90!! (G-Force T/A R1 tires)
There is nothing quite like it :)
Keep it safe. :cheers:
Pro
Joined: Dec 2002
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Re: No tractions until 50. (JD 90 383)
Add a good H/C package with that s/c, headers and check your traction if you think it can't get worse. Mine will step out at 80mph if floored and I have an A4! You really have to relearn how to use the throttle with these setups.
Safety Car
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From: Albuquerque NM
Re: No tractions until 50. (hogurt)
By the way Nitto Drag radials are available in the 305/45 - 18's.
Is that what you are looking for? They are on Discount Tire.com website.
Is that what you are looking for? They are on Discount Tire.com website.
Now they would be great for my Lightning, so if you have some which need a good home :D Let me know. :cheers: