Question on Drag Radials

**Chargin2004GT** · 01-08-2010, 06:54 PM

I was wondering if a set of drag radials would work to drive to Mustang Week in Myrtle Beach SC. I dont really want to buy two different sets of tires but will if I have too...

**93FOX** · 01-08-2010, 06:59 PM

Et STreets drove mine around for a while not the best in the rain but do able

**speedracer** · 01-08-2010, 06:59 PM

I have Nitto 555's on my car at all times, would drive cross country on them... I also have a set of Hoosier's and PRP is about as far as I would want to go on them...

**Chargin2004GT** · 01-08-2010, 07:02 PM

Around a 1400 mile round trip, Will they handle the wear?

**93FOX** · 01-08-2010, 07:04 PM

Et streets aint bad as long as aint Burnin Em
mine held up to some harsh driving if u could imagine

**Chargin2004GT** · 01-08-2010, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by 93FOX

Et streets aint bad as long as aint Burnin Em
mine held up to some harsh driving if u could imagine

Ive see you drive!!!

Then you have seen me drive

**PaceFever79** · 01-08-2010, 07:09 PM

Anyone tried the new Toyo Proxes TQ out yet?

http://www.tiresdirect.net/TOYO_Proxes_TQ_C916.cfm

**93FOX** · 01-08-2010, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by Chargin2004GT

Ive see you drive!!!

Then you have seen me drive

Ur Front Bumper Likes looking at Curbs thats all i can say

Sweet Burn out none the less lol

**Chargin2004GT** · 01-08-2010, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by 93FOX

Ur Front Bumper Likes looking at Curbs thats all i can say

Sweet Burn out none the less lol

Still didnt hit it !!!

**93FOX** · 01-08-2010, 07:16 PM

no didnt it was good all hte marks are gone
Spring Time Comes
Laying some more

**Chargin2004GT** · 01-08-2010, 07:19 PM

I need to put a line lock in

**scott5** · 01-08-2010, 07:35 PM

Nitto just came out with a nice drag radial
http://www.nittotire.com/

**bgblockelcamino** · 01-08-2010, 08:17 PM

nittos are great for daily use and get decent mileage. i have a set of 275 45 or 40 17s for sale. mickeys work better but their life is short in comparison to nittos IMO

**Rio94gt** · 01-09-2010, 05:19 PM

I would NOT drive 1400 miles round trip on a M/T ET Street, or the M/T Radials. One rainstorm would be a disastor.

The Nitto Drag radials would be better suited for that type of use. Longer life w/ decent traction and much improved tolerance for wet weather.

**Martin0660** · 01-09-2010, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by scott5

Nitto just came out with a nice drag radial

Originally Posted by bgblockelcamino

nittos are great for daily use

Originally Posted by Rio94gt

I would NOT drive 1400 miles round trip on a M/T ET Street, or the M/T Radials. One rainstorm would be a disastor.

Just watch saying "Nitto's " now days ... As Scott said, there is a new Nitto DR that looks a hell of a lot like the M/T, maybe even less water porting on the edges. Seems like this can get confusing as the old tire was a little stickier street tire, the new one looks like a treaded race tire :D

**scott5** · 01-09-2010, 05:49 PM

i wouldnt drive 1400 miles on any drag radial personally

**shockstang** · 01-09-2010, 06:05 PM

I was concerned about driving from Morgantown to PRP, about 160 mi. roundtrip, on my 555R's. I didn't know if they would hold up, or turn to jelly and wear down to nothing on a longish trip. Anybody have any thoughts on this?

**Rio94gt** · 01-09-2010, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by Martin0660

Just watch saying "Nitto's " now days ... As Scott said, there is a new Nitto DR that looks a hell of a lot like the M/T, maybe even less water porting on the edges. Seems like this can get confusing as the old tire was a little stickier street tire, the new one looks like a treaded race tire :D

I just saw on their site that they offer a "new" drag raidal and yes it does look alot more like a M/T radial.

When i meant Nitto i meant their origional drag radial, The NT555R.

**Rio94gt** · 01-09-2010, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by shockstang

I was concerned about driving from Morgantown to PRP, about 160 mi. roundtrip, on my 555R's. I didn't know if they would hold up, or turn to jelly and wear down to nothing on a longish trip. Anybody have any thoughts on this?

Youll be fine. Alot of guys run those tires on the rear of their car all the time.

**shockstang** · 01-09-2010, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by Rio94gt

Youll be fine. Alot of guys run those tires on the rear of their car all the time.

Thanks.

I knew that people run them on the street, but I just wanted some reassurance. The size that I got just happened to be one the more expensive ones and I don't want to needlessly wear them down.