Drag Radial rims 15 - 17?

JonJon

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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?

 

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JonJon said:

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?

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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.

 

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

 

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The only man rim comes in 15"

 

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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.

 

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FallenPhoenix said:

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.

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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.

 

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

go with some 15's

 

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Bone Racing said:

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

go with some 15's

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