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Old 02-12-2008, 01:05 PM
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Default Where to buy 305/40R18 Drag Radials??

Hey guys, can you all help point to where I can locate ANY drag radials in 305/40R18? I'm open to BFG, Nitto, Mickey Thompson etc etc.
Thanks for any help, for some strange reason I'm having a hard time finding some.
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I don't think anyone makes a DR in that size, only the 305x35x18s (both Mickey Thompson and Nitto make them). Nitto also makes (or at least used to) a 305x45x18 but it was TALL.
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1
I don't think anyone makes a DR in that size, only the 305x35x18s (both Mickey Thompson and Nitto make them). Nitto also makes (or at least used to) a 305x45x18 but it was TALL.
Ok, where can I buy the Mickeys or the Nittos? I don't see any 18's listed on Mickey's website.
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1
I don't think anyone makes a DR in that size, only the 305x35x18s (both Mickey Thompson and Nitto make them). Nitto also makes (or at least used to) a 305x45x18 but it was TALL.
Another quick question: Do you happen to know if those^ 305/45R18 Nittos rub on a slightly lowered C5?
Thanks a ton.
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Well, you can get 315/30/18's: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1933875
Horsepower Sales of Pompano Beach is a great vendor. They have worked on all of my cars and are getting ready to start my latest project.
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Originally Posted by Mark_H
I don't see any 18's listed on Mickey's website.
I think a lot of people tend to do that, the way the site is set up they have them separated and most people don't realize to scroll down further but they are here.
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/s...ETStreetRadial
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Originally Posted by Mark_H
Another quick question: Do you happen to know if those^ 305/45R18 Nittos rub on a slightly lowered C5?
Yes it is possible that they could rub, especially on bumps/potholes. Those things are almost 29" tall.
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I have the 295 BFG's that are 18" on Z06 rears.
Drive them to the track and air them down. Air them back up when finished and head home. They work fine.
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http://www.jegs.com/i/Nitto/726/4018...1/752295|36696
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Originally Posted by asmokegars
I have the 295 BFG's that are 18" on Z06 rears.
Drive them to the track and air them down. Air them back up when finished and head home. They work fine.
Do you have the newer style that have a tread pattern similar to Nittos? How do they do on wet roads?

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