Drag radial question, Need input please
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Drag radial question, Need input please| BrandonLovingood |
Posted: May 11 2010, 10:50 PM
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BrandonLovingood  Group: Members Posts: 513 Member No.: 170 Joined: 18-November 07  |
I'm thinkin about putting a set of drag radials on the neon, but idk what brand to go with. I want some that are gonna HELP, not eliminate, wheelspin off the line. I know it's got alot to do with "driving style", but you can't cut a good light leaving at idle lol. They need to hook pretty good once warmed up, and do good on the streets as an everyday tire.
I don't want a set that are gonna be worn out after 1500-2000 miles, because changing tires more often than oil just don't make sense lol. I know with the abuse of racing, plus everyday driving, their not gonna last like normal street tires will, but 1500 miles a set would just SUCK!! Please give some input based on prior experience, or from ppl u know that have used them. Thanks in advance guys! |
   
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| Dshawn87 |
Posted: May 12 2010, 05:06 AM
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Funny Car Group: Members Posts: 456 Member No.: 965 Joined: 29-May 08 |
Nitto 555's would probably work good for you. They hook up good with some heat in them.and their a really good street tire. Hope this helps.
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| KingKongRides |
Posted: May 12 2010, 07:17 PM
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The L-Town Mob Group: Members Posts: 1,158 Member No.: 98 Joined: 6-November 07 |
My dad has the 555s on his 74 corrola....it hooks
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| MCLEAN79 |
Posted: May 12 2010, 07:42 PM
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black plague Group: Members Posts: 2,368 Member No.: 160 Joined: 15-November 07 |
I'm partial to the Mickey Thompson drag radials myself
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| BrandonLovingood |
Posted: May 12 2010, 08:11 PM
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BrandonLovingood Group: Members Posts: 513 Member No.: 170 Joined: 18-November 07 |
How many miles has one seen out of a set of 555's?
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| KingKongRides |
Posted: May 12 2010, 08:35 PM
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The L-Town Mob Group: Members Posts: 1,158 Member No.: 98 Joined: 6-November 07 |
my dad drives his alot...he`s put bout 15k on them so far an still look new
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| BrandonLovingood |
Posted: May 12 2010, 09:40 PM
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BrandonLovingood Group: Members Posts: 513 Member No.: 170 Joined: 18-November 07 |
Realllyyy now? I've heard from ppl trying the BFG t/a's there only getting about 3500-4000 miles out of a set. thats what spooked me..
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| BrandonLovingood |
Posted: May 12 2010, 10:41 PM
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BrandonLovingood Group: Members Posts: 513 Member No.: 170 Joined: 18-November 07 |
Best size for me would be 24.5x8x15 or 24.5x8.5.15 but thats the widest i can go, If anyone knows where a set is for cheap, lmk
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| Elmo |
Posted: Nov 2 2011, 07:40 PM
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Jr. Dragster Group: Members Posts: 21 Member No.: 917 Joined: 12-May 08 |
You talking about 555R Drag Radials, right? Just to clarify you are not talking about regular 555 radials. I have a set of the 555R Drag Radials (275/45/17), they wear well as compared to the BFG's I had (255/50/16) but the BFG's were hookers. You have to put a little heat into them to get them to hook well, but you said you wanted help not hook, right? |
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| bradyj001 |
Posted: Nov 11 2011, 08:07 PM
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Pro Bracket Group: Members Posts: 186 Member No.: 150 Joined: 14-November 07 |
I add a vote on the 555r. IV had the 555r the bfgs and MT. I think the nittos are what ur looking for.
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