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Old Oct 16, 2017 | 11:41 PM
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Hey guys.

Im looking to purchase a set of drag radials for the strip. (NT05r)

My fastest time as of now is
11.1 @ 124mph
1.8 60 foot
bone stock 16z auto. 90+ degrees outside

how much better can I expect from drag radials?
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That entirely depends on which size and brand you go with and if you can drive..
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I've turned consistent 1.75 sixty foots with the factory MPSS ZPs. Didn't do any better with M/T SS DRs. The Michelins however, won't hold up to repeated sessions. They're probably only good for about 15-20 passes, tops.
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2-3 10ths at least with that setup I think. A 1.6 sixty foot shout be in reach.
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It depends, do you get wheelspin on launch now?
If it dead hooks with everything you can throw at it, gains will be minimal.

If you are pedaling it to get the current 60' times, the DRs should allow for more power to be applied sooner, and there will be solid gains.
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Need decent track prep to hook on any street tire.

As mentioned, the driver needs some seat time with the car.

The stock MPSS tires will go low 1.60's pretty easy with track prep.
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Originally Posted by bigsapper
I've turned consistent 1.75 sixty foots with the factory MPSS ZPs. Didn't do any better with M/T SS DRs. The Michelins however, won't hold up to repeated sessions. They're probably only good for about 15-20 passes, tops.
Try a HOOSIE D/R But the best that will work on a track is the 15 inch with a ton more soft side wall. MT does make a non street 275 x60x15 that will for sure hook you up on the track..Robert
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