Need Some Drag Radials What Will Fit

[Joey5.0]

I cant get my sixty foot times under 2.3" So its time for some Drag radials. I have 17X9 Cobra R Rims, and im looking to get the Nitto 555R's. What size will fit?

Thanks

 

[Beasly B]

I have a 275/50 on mine they hook pretty good and get good tire wear.

 

[Joey5.0]

50? dont those things Rub?

 

[1Bad88notch]

275/40/17 will fit

 

[Joey5.0]

Thanks Man!

 

[Joey5.0]

O i forgot to mention that the car is lowered with saleen progressive rate springs? Will this be a problem?

 

[90lxcoupe]

what size rims are you running? what backspacing also...

i know someone thats got cobra r's(OEM ford ones) and he has 275/40's with no quad shocks and no issues.

 

[onefstsnake]

looks like your still running 4 lug.

Im running stock Pony's w/ MT DR's 255/50/16

My first time at the track ever and my first run I pulled a 1.9 60'
And I launched at 2500rpm and bogged it bad.

Just make sure you have some good axles...

 

[blue302stang]

275 will easily fit on a cobra r rim. I would go with a MT or BFG over the nittos

 

[Beasly B]

I just read what I posted yesterday, I was into the beers by that time I have the 275/40's, I'm on my second set, found them for I think it was $140 at discount tire direct. Ordered them online.

 

[Joey5.0]

ok Thanks guys. Which axles should i get to?

 

[onefstsnake]

If you have the money...

Moser 31 spline 4 lug
Eaton Posi or Auburn Pro

Ill be running Moser 31 splines w/ an Auburn Pro.
Stock TractionLok is junk compared to anything aftermarket.

31 spline axles are thicker than 28 spline stockers.


Or a cheap route would be 28 spline Moser's (or any aftermarket axler) Superior/Strange...

 

[Joey5.0]

How Much?

 

[fidstang]

Nice car, I read your mods in the garage page. I didn't see aftermarket control arms for the rear. Is it still stock?
I went up to Discount tire and asked for them to see what would fit mine. They had me pull in and brought out a backspacing tool and a 245 tire then measured the clearance and then tried a bigger size. I would suggest going up there to see what fits. A good dealer will have these tools and know how to use them!

 

[Joey5.0]

Nice car, I read your mods in the garage page. I didn't see aftermarket control arms for the rear. Is it still stock?
I went up to Discount tire and asked for them to see what would fit mine. They had me pull in and brought out a backspacing tool and a 245 tire then measured the clearance and then tried a bigger size. I would suggest going up there to see what fits. A good dealer will have these tools and know how to use them!

Yea there stock. I dont know what to get. Thanks for the compliments man. Ill look into that.

 

[onefstsnake]

How Much?

axles are about $200-250
I got my Auburn Pro for $200

But new they go for $500

definately get some axles at least.

 

[Joey5.0]

Will do dont wanna be stuck at the track with broke axles.

 

[Roland69]

yea that would suck

 

[Joey5.0]

Can i get Away with the stock axles for awhile?

 

[onefstsnake]

Can i get Away with the stock axles for awhile?

Thats what I thought... But on my 3rd pass, snap!

If I were you Id run street tires till you got the rear end beefed up.
Or at least launch easy with drag tires...

Believe me it sucks to break at the track.