Want opinions on Drag radials

Red370 · 03-02-2010, 01:06 PM

Alright gentlemen, I just bought two 17" gloss black gram light 57 Pro wheels for the drags, wanted to get some advice on a good drag radial, so far i'm considering the Nitto NTO5R's Nitto NT05R Drag Radial tires - Reviews, ratings and specs in the El Paso Area - Discount Tire/America's Tire And the NT555R's Nitto NT 555R Drag Radial tires - Reviews, ratings and specs in the El Paso Area - Discount Tire/America's Tire

Thoughts, opinions, alternatives would be greatly appreciated.

vipor · 03-02-2010, 01:12 PM

Something I found on another (Mustang) site:

Well as you know I'm running the Nitto NT555R. I've got about ~5,000 miles on them with a few track days. I figured they would of lasted me a little bit longer though. I don't baby them really but they are always at optimal tire pressure on the street and the track. I figured 8,000 miles. I've only got about 3" tread on each side of the tire. The center is completely slick. However, I love these tires. I used to be able to mat it with 524 rwhp and barely spin in first on the street. Can't tell me that's not insane! It's an amazing street tire for a high hp car but you better be okay with only getting slightly over 5,000 miles on them.

I'm going to get a pair of Nitto NT05s for the rear in a few weeks at most. My car is a real daily driver. According to what I've heard the Nitto NT05s are the best street tire out right now. I've heard the traction is not that much worse than the NT555Rs but the tread life is double! I'm planning on getting a set of dedicated 15" wheels with slicks for the track so this makes the most sense for me right now.

Tread Ratings:

* NT555R - 100
* NT05 - 200
* NT555 - 300

m4a1mustang · 03-02-2010, 01:13 PM

Let us know how these work for you. I'd love to have some DRs but I'd be scared of snapping something.

Nitemare06 · 03-02-2010, 01:16 PM

I have a buddy with a 600 hp 04 Cobra. He pulls 1.70 60ft on the stock suspension (history: Cobra IRS was a hack job) with 555r. I think that should be good enough proof. I havent run anything other than that. Always been happy with them. Extremely sticky.

Red370 · 03-02-2010, 01:16 PM

I think the NT05's and NT05R's are completely different tires, take a look at this contact patch and tell me you'd like these for daily driven duties, haha, especially if it rains!

Nitemare06 · 03-02-2010, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red370

I think the NT05's and NT05R's are completely different tires, take a look at this contact patch and tell me you'd like these for daily driven duties, haha, especially if it rains!

I wouldnt run an NT05 in the rain for damn sure.

m4a1mustang · 03-02-2010, 01:18 PM

Haha... I would never drive around with those. I'd just swap them out at the track.

Red370 · 03-02-2010, 01:20 PM

Exactly, every track day (if its clear), i'll just swap the back two out in the garage, drive the 5 miles to the track, do the deed, get home and then swap em back in the morning, hence why i'm going with DR's and not slicks. Thanks for the input gentlemen, I was leaning toward the 555's, but what I like about the NTO5R's is that once all the tread is gone, they act like a slick, I could probably get more life out of them.

Nitemare06 · 03-02-2010, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red370

Exactly, every track day (if its clear), i'll just swap the back two out in the garage, drive the 5 miles to the track, do the deed, get home and then swap em back in the morning, hence why i'm going with DR's and not slicks. Thanks for the input gentlemen, I was leaning toward the 555's, but what I like about the NTO5R's is that once all the tread is gone, they act like a slick, I could probably get more life out of them.

If its not for DD use, why dont you just get some Mickey Thompson ET streets?

rednek01 · 03-02-2010, 01:26 PM

I would go with mickey tompson ET Streets much stickier tire

Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels

Red370 · 03-02-2010, 01:29 PM

I'll look into those, thanks

Nitemare06 · 03-02-2010, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red370

I'll look into those, thanks

Can you buy me a set while your at it?

<---- need new ones

Z eliminator · 03-02-2010, 02:53 PM

I just got a set on mickey thompson drag radial 11 for my 370z sport.
I got volk t -37 rims. 18 x 10.5 +15
The tires are 305 35 18's
There should be no traction problem's
I cut 1.96 60 ft times with the stock 19 inch tire's.

rednek01 · 03-03-2010, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z eliminator

I just got a set on mickey thompson drag radial 11 for my 370z sport.
I got volk t -37 rims. 18 x 10.5 +15
The tires are 305 35 18's
There should be no traction problem's
I cut 1.96 60 ft times with the stock 19 inch tire's.

with the right suspension you should be in the 1.5-1.6 range with these tires you might try to fit a 15" rim on the back to give you more tire. I don't know how big yall's rear brakes are though. Heck even 17's would benefit you.

t-ray · 03-03-2010, 10:55 AM

When I ran street tires on my g, I could only muster an occasional 2.1, with mostly 2.2's; after the jwt flywheel, those numbers only got worse. Remember that the g is heavier and has a longer wheelbase.

I then went with some 26" BFG DR's mounted on 16" enkeis. I then regularly cut low 1.9's with an occasional high 1.8 sixty. That was good for a consistent 0.3 to 0.35 drop in the sixty. But because I no longer experience wheelhop with the DR's, I picked up over a half-second on the big end. Wheelhop out of the hole with hurt you worse than even moderate wheelspin.

The BFG's have seen well over 150 passes. They're getting pretty bare now, but there's another 30 to 50 passes left in them. They provide great traction, just be sure that you light em up first. I usually run around 15 psi (cold). I've tried lower, but I would just bog the **** out of the car.

Those 150+ passes have been at 6k to 7k rpm clutch drops, or with extremely short feathering. Traction won't snap things at near stock power levels if you preload the clutch(but that's good way to kill your clutch). Just remember that you can drive home with a slipping clutch - you can't drive home with a broken halfshaft.

03-02-2010, 01:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	Want opinions on Drag radials Alright gentlemen, I just bought two 17" gloss black gram light 57 Pro wheels for the drags, wanted to get some advice on a good drag radial, so far i'm considering the Nitto NTO5R's Nitto NT05R Drag Radial tires - Reviews, ratings and specs in the El Paso Area - Discount Tire/America's Tire And the NT555R's Nitto NT 555R Drag Radial tires - Reviews, ratings and specs in the El Paso Area - Discount Tire/America's Tire Thoughts, opinions, alternatives would be greatly appreciated. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

03-02-2010, 01:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	Something I found on another (Mustang) site: Well as you know I'm running the Nitto NT555R. I've got about ~5,000 miles on them with a few track days. I figured they would of lasted me a little bit longer though. I don't baby them really but they are always at optimal tire pressure on the street and the track. I figured 8,000 miles. I've only got about 3" tread on each side of the tire. The center is completely slick. However, I love these tires. I used to be able to mat it with 524 rwhp and barely spin in first on the street. Can't tell me that's not insane! It's an amazing street tire for a high hp car but you better be okay with only getting slightly over 5,000 miles on them. I'm going to get a pair of Nitto NT05s for the rear in a few weeks at most. My car is a real daily driver. According to what I've heard the Nitto NT05s are the best street tire out right now. I've heard the traction is not that much worse than the NT555Rs but the tread life is double! I'm planning on getting a set of dedicated 15" wheels with slicks for the track so this makes the most sense for me right now. Tread Ratings: * NT555R - 100 * NT05 - 200 * NT555 - 300 __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

03-02-2010, 01:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Let us know how these work for you. I'd love to have some DRs but I'd be scared of snapping something. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

03-02-2010, 01:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	I think the NT05's and NT05R's are completely different tires, take a look at this contact patch and tell me you'd like these for daily driven duties, haha, especially if it rains! __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

03-02-2010, 01:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Haha... I would never drive around with those. I'd just swap them out at the track. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

03-02-2010, 01:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nitemare06 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 70 Drives: 1991 Civic SI Rep Power: 16	I have a buddy with a 600 hp 04 Cobra. He pulls 1.70 60ft on the stock suspension (history: Cobra IRS was a hack job) with 555r. I think that should be good enough proof. I havent run anything other than that. Always been happy with them. Extremely sticky.

03-02-2010, 01:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	Exactly, every track day (if its clear), i'll just swap the back two out in the garage, drive the 5 miles to the track, do the deed, get home and then swap em back in the morning, hence why i'm going with DR's and not slicks. Thanks for the input gentlemen, I was leaning toward the 555's, but what I like about the NTO5R's is that once all the tread is gone, they act like a slick, I could probably get more life out of them. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

03-02-2010, 01:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
rednek01 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 352 Drives: Mustang GT Rep Power: 238	I would go with mickey tompson ET Streets much stickier tire Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels __________________ Project オレンジ 2009 (FUGLY) Grabber Orange Mustang GT // SLP loudmouth axle back // JLT intake // BamaChips Tunes // ... TheDreamer's personal mechanic

03-02-2010, 01:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	I'll look into those, thanks __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

03-02-2010, 02:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,659 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 19	I just got a set on mickey thompson drag radial 11 for my 370z sport. I got volk t -37 rims. 18 x 10.5 +15 The tires are 305 35 18's There should be no traction problem's I cut 1.96 60 ft times with the stock 19 inch tire's. __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

03-03-2010, 10:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
t-ray Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: bham al Posts: 91 Drives: 05 g sedan 6mt Rep Power: 16	When I ran street tires on my g, I could only muster an occasional 2.1, with mostly 2.2's; after the jwt flywheel, those numbers only got worse. Remember that the g is heavier and has a longer wheelbase. I then went with some 26" BFG DR's mounted on 16" enkeis. I then regularly cut low 1.9's with an occasional high 1.8 sixty. That was good for a consistent 0.3 to 0.35 drop in the sixty. But because I no longer experience wheelhop with the DR's, I picked up over a half-second on the big end. Wheelhop out of the hole with hurt you worse than even moderate wheelspin. The BFG's have seen well over 150 passes. They're getting pretty bare now, but there's another 30 to 50 passes left in them. They provide great traction, just be sure that you light em up first. I usually run around 15 psi (cold). I've tried lower, but I would just bog the ** out of the car. Those 150+ passes have been at 6k to 7k rpm clutch drops, or with extremely** short feathering. Traction won't snap things at near stock power levels if you preload the clutch(but that's good way to kill your clutch). Just remember that you can drive home with a slipping clutch - you can't drive home with a broken halfshaft.

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