New Rear Tires: BFG or Nitto?

[el_kid_1]

Ok, I've norrowed my choices to the following brands:

1) BFG g-force T/A Drag Radial 295/35/R18 - $224.00 EA.

2) Nitto 555R 305/35/R18 - $290.00 EA.

Which one would you guys choose? I drive my car about 3K-4K miles a year and go to the track 8-10 times a year.

 

[CottonBurnerz]

3-4k miles a year? go with BFG dude

 

[Daves4.6GT]

The BFG last anywhere for 500-3000 miles and I hear of alot of guys have bad experiences in the rain with them.......I would go with Nitto.....

Dave

 

[Daves4.6GT]

nittos last about 15,000 - 20,000 miles

Dave

 

[stallion98gt]

Nitto..get the new ones in 18!!!

 

[Xanax]

Nitto 555R's for sure! I got 20,000 miles on my Nitto 555R's before replacing
them for another set of Nitto's! Good tires I must say

 

[Firemanz]

I was going to buy some 305's this week, but I had to end up paying taxes this year, BIG time.....

 

[1999GT]

traction=BFG longevity=Nitto

 

[Roush21]

traction=BFG longevity=Nitto

Yes I agree...you don't drive your car much a year and like to hit the track so I would get the BFG's, thats just me though...also I have nitto's on my car and my car probably see's about the same as your car does but I am planning on running M/T ET streets at the track now cuz the nittos dont hook up for me.

 

[el_kid_1]

So, how many miles will the BFGs last?

 

[Xanax]

Tires

So, how many miles will the BFGs last?

BFG's should last about 10K miles with normal wear but,if you burn
them up all the time I would say less than 10K miles on the BFG's
but,they will give you pretty much the best traction out of all the
tires you listed.The Nitto 555R's are a great choice also they will
give you just as good as traction if you heat them up alittle! The
plus part is that the Nitto's will last longer than the BFG's in terms
of trend wear and longivity.They are both good quality tires you
couldn't go wrong with either tire but,I would get the Nitto 555R's
because they last somewhat longer and look better on the wheel
in my opnion! I got 20K on my Nitto 555R's on my old 91 LX 5.0
before replacing them with a brand new set before I sold it!
Nitto's=

 

[tom2001gt]

I just got BFG's last friday I figuered it wasn't going to snow anymore well is snowed all day today and they actually were about the same as my street tires and in the rain they werent bad either.

 

[el_kid_1]

Could anyone post pictire of their BFG Drag Radials? Anybody running the 295/35/R18? Pics wanted here!

 

[GinoGT]

I'm running the Comp T/A drag radial (315/35-17) on track days, but it's not the same as the g-force. If you're looking for traction I'd stick with a 17" or lower, an 18" would have to be a drag radial if you even want a chance of hooking up.

 

[BadMoFo]

anyone know where I can get a set of nitto 18 DR's? time for new tires and I cant find them anyplace.

 

[el_kid_1]

anyone know where I can get a set of nitto 18 DR's? time for new tires and I cant find them anyplace.

You can get them Here.

 

[BadMoFo]

ok thats the 305 of which I thought about going with but now I am thinking there will be to much of a buldge, dont they also make a 285/295x35 DR in 18's?

 

[el_kid_1]

ok thats the 305 of which I thought about going with but now I am thinking there will be to much of a buldge, dont they also make a 285/295x35 DR in 18's?

Yes, they make a 285/35 ZR18 tire (NT555R).

 

[White Stang]

Nittos all the way I was driving last night in the rain and they were gripping like it was a sunny day. My goodyears did not do that.

 

[BadMoFo]

Yes, they make a 285/35 ZR18 tire (NT555R).

is that a drag radial? and if so know where I can find it.