Looking to get drag radials for 05 GT. I have Nitto 450 series 275-50-17 on now. I want tire for street and weekend drags. New supercharger leaves me up in smoke at the line. Are the name brands worth the extra money? I was looking at Nitto 550 series 275-40-17. Thanks
In my mind, there are only 2 choices for drag radials. M/T ET Streets and M&H Racemasters. Which one you go with depends on your setup. The Racemasters are about 28" tall while the M/T's are about 26" tall.
You said you have a supercharger. If you have anything lower than 3.31 (like 3.73 or 4.10), I'd go with the Racemasters. Since they're taller, they'll hook up a bit easier for you, and you won't run out of gear so quickly.
Plus, they look badassI'm assuming you're on stock wheels, right?
For stock wheels:
M&H:
(e) 275/50R17
M/T:
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels
If you're looking for the track, I would suggest moving to a 17", or even 15" wheel. However, for the 18x10, here's the M/T I would recommend. It's the 305-35/18what about for my 18x10's?? Right now i'm runnin a 295-35 18" tire and can get 125+ outta 4th so I don't really want a taller tire w/ my 3.73's...
If you're looking for the track, I would suggest moving to a 17", or even 15" wheel. However, for the 18x10, here's the M/T I would recommend. It's the 305-35/18
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels
Nitto 555R's are alright.. but really, they're not great at anything. They're OK on the street, they're OK in rain (if you MUST), and they're OK at the track. The M&H is a great D/D tire (again, except for rain). The M/T will wear out faster than the M&H on the street.
Contrary to what was said in the previous post, there's no such thing as a good drag radial for rain, and I would highly caution against driving a drag radial in the rain. If you get stuck in the rain, make sure traction control is OFF (if you leave it on and hydroplane, you'll spin out), and baby it. Drag radials are terrible in rain period, no matter how good you are at driving.
I'm not sure about the 2010+, but on the 05-09, there are only a couple that fit and it requires grinding. Weld XP's are the only ones I can remember off hand. I'll try to dig up info if I have time.WAIT..A 15" WHEEL WILL FIT ON THE BACK? I WANTED TO JUST BUY A SET OF STELL 15X8 NASCAR LOOKING CHEAP $50 EACH WHEELS BUT I WASNT SURE IF THEY WOULD FIT OR NOT? HAVE YOU SEEN 15" WHEELS ON S197S?! (OBVIOUSLY STRICTLY TO RACE OND ONLY ON THE REAR..LOL)
In my mind, there are only 2 choices for drag radials. M/T ET Streets and M&H Racemasters. Which one you go with depends on your setup. The Racemasters are about 28" tall while the M/T's are about 26" tall.
You said you have a supercharger. If you have anything lower than 3.31 (like 3.73 or 4.10), I'd go with the Racemasters. Since they're taller, they'll hook up a bit easier for you, and you won't run out of gear so quickly.
Plus, they look badassI'm assuming you're on stock wheels, right?
For stock wheels:
M&H:
(e) 275/50R17
M/T:
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels
I'm running a set of Mickey Thompson E/T Street Radials and I'm very happy with them. Very little burn out needed and they dead hook....every, sigle time!
I run BFG Drag Radials (275-40-17) at the track. Even with a Vortech V2 blower, 4.10 gears, and a 4800 rpm stall converter, my car dead hooks with no tire spin. 60 foots are in the 1.79 to 1.85 range consistently. I've run BFG DR's on my last three Mustangs and swear by them.
What size are they. thx
patrick
I run BFG Drag Radials (275-40-17) at the track. Even with a Vortech V2 blower, 4.10 gears, and a 4800 rpm stall converter, my car dead hooks with no tire spin. 60 foots are in the 1.79 to 1.85 range consistently. I've run BFG DR's on my last three Mustangs and swear by them.
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