Drag Radial rims 15 - 17?

[JonJon]

Would it be more beneficial to have 15" or 17" rims for a set of drag radials? The only thing is, I haven't decided whether I want to always drive on drag radials (in the summer) or just swap the drag radial rims on when I goto the track.

Is it better to have more sidewall (15") or more width (17")? Are there other differences?

I'm getting BFG DR's in the spring. I guess people say BFG is better for the track and Nitto's are better for the street?

 

[wht99gtconv]

Would it be more beneficial to have 15" or 17" rims for a set of drag radials? The only thing is, I haven't decided whether I want to always drive on drag radials (in the summer) or just swap the drag radial rims on when I goto the track.

Is it better to have more sidewall (15") or more width (17")? Are there other differences?

I'm getting BFG DR's in the spring. I guess people say BFG is better for the track and Nitto's are better for the street?

Find two wheels like yours and mount some Nitto's on them, and swap them when you go to the track. Stay with your 17's.

 

[JonJon]

Oh, I'd -like- to always have my DR's on some matching 17" Cobra's, but the money might not be there.

 

[Highroller]

The only man rim comes in 15"

 

[FallenPhoenix]

I say get some steelie 15" wheels for the track. Overall I think it'll be cheaper. DRs do look mean on the street though.

 

[JonJon]

I say get some steelie 15" wheels for the track. Overall I think it'll be cheaper. DRs do look mean on the street though.

Yeah, I was thinking that too.. My neighbor (who is hooking me up with the tires) is telling me to get 2 more Cobra rims and using them for the street.

I was trying to decide whether the extra sidewall or the extra width would be more beneficial at the track to help me decide.

 

[Bone Racing]

not many pro street outlaw cars rocking the 17's
and they hook hard

go with some 15's

 

[JonJon]

not many pro street outlaw cars rocking the 17's
and they hook hard

go with some 15's