Drag radials?
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Drag radials?
Im gathering opinions on drag radials. I'm currently running 315x35x17s street tires on the rear. I've run a best of 12.06 @113.8 on these. I want some drag radials to put on it when I go to Gainesville. I want to get into the 11s.
I've got some 16" and 17" wheels I could mount them on. I'm woundering if a 50 series 16" would give a larger footprint on launch than a 35 or 40 series 17"? Possibly like a wrinkle wall.
The overall diameter is very close to the same so gearing shouldn't change.
16"s are cheaper to buy.
Or should I dismount my street tires so I can use the 11" wheels? Then I could use a 315x35x17 drag radial. This would be more expensive.
All opinions are appreciated.
Thanks,
Kerry
I've got some 16" and 17" wheels I could mount them on. I'm woundering if a 50 series 16" would give a larger footprint on launch than a 35 or 40 series 17"? Possibly like a wrinkle wall.
The overall diameter is very close to the same so gearing shouldn't change.
16"s are cheaper to buy.
Or should I dismount my street tires so I can use the 11" wheels? Then I could use a 315x35x17 drag radial. This would be more expensive.
All opinions are appreciated.
Thanks,
Kerry
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Re: Drag radials? (corvette4life)
Juat get another set of 11" wheels and get a set of 315 BFG drag radials and start there.
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Re: Drag radials? (KyleBst264)
IMHO NITTO'S ARE JUNK. :U
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Re: Drag radials? (mackeyred96)
:iagree:
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Re: Drag radials? (mackeyred96)
IMHO NITTO'S ARE JUNK. :U
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Re: Drag radials? (KyleBst264)
Two things. First my opinion is that you get drag radials for just that-Drag.
You will not find a good Drag radial that handles rain. Just one of lifes choices.
You may want a good all around performance tire then. If not.....
Second. Get the BFG's 315's and mount them on separate wheels. That way you can thow 'em on at the track, when you get there, and still drive home in the rain. Or drive with them on to the track and be very careful on wet pavement. I love my BFG's. My 60 ft times are usually around 1.674 -consistantly. Good luck. :steering:
You will not find a good Drag radial that handles rain. Just one of lifes choices.
You may want a good all around performance tire then. If not.....
Second. Get the BFG's 315's and mount them on separate wheels. That way you can thow 'em on at the track, when you get there, and still drive home in the rain. Or drive with them on to the track and be very careful on wet pavement. I love my BFG's. My 60 ft times are usually around 1.674 -consistantly. Good luck. :steering:
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Re: Drag radials? (MJT383NO2)
Two things. First my opinion is that you get drag radials for just that-Drag.
You will not find a good Drag radial that handles rain. Just one of lifes choices.
You may want a good all around performance tire then. If not.....
Second. Get the BFG's 315's and mount them on separate wheels. That way you can thow 'em on at the track, when you get there, and still drive home in the rain. Or drive with them on to the track and be very careful on wet pavement. I love my BFG's. My 60 ft times are usually around 1.674 -consistantly. Good luck. :steering:
You will not find a good Drag radial that handles rain. Just one of lifes choices.
You may want a good all around performance tire then. If not.....
Second. Get the BFG's 315's and mount them on separate wheels. That way you can thow 'em on at the track, when you get there, and still drive home in the rain. Or drive with them on to the track and be very careful on wet pavement. I love my BFG's. My 60 ft times are usually around 1.674 -consistantly. Good luck. :steering:
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Re: Drag radials? (KyleBst264)
No such thing as a drag radial that handles in the rain.
BFG is the way to go.
BFG is the way to go.
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Re: Drag radials? (KyleBst264)
You can them at tire rack, there is a direct link from the forum(see sidebar).
Or ask your local tire shop, Summit and Jegs also sell them.
I get them from my local shop, they beat everyone's prices.
Or ask your local tire shop, Summit and Jegs also sell them.
I get them from my local shop, they beat everyone's prices.
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Re: Drag radials? (Mr Mojo)
I take that back, looks like we have a direct link to discount tire direct.
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Re: Drag radials? (Patrick96LT4)
Can I drive on drag radials 1200 miles from Illinois to Dayton Beach?
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Re: Drag radials? (KyleBst264)
Gotta ask.
You puttin' those on race wheels for the track and street hunting, or you gonna put those on your stock wheels and drive with them all the time?
Hopefully not in the rain. :yesnod:
You puttin' those on race wheels for the track and street hunting, or you gonna put those on your stock wheels and drive with them all the time?
Hopefully not in the rain. :yesnod:
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Re: Drag radials? (mackeyred96)
IMHO NITTO'S ARE JUNK. :U
BTW..I will be going with the new 17" E.T streets in march when are released..for even more traction.. :yesnod: