Need drag radial advice

[vadim353]

What radials should i get for my 2004 svt cobra? I went out to the drag strip and if i floor it i spin 1st gear 2nd and some of third gear. The car is making 480rwhp and 502 rwtq. If i feather the gas i get horrible 60 time and it makes me run way slower. I know i should be able to hit 11s with this power but can't grip for shit with nittos 555.

 

[timspony]

What size Nitto DR?? ....With the 555R's, I've found that you need to do a GOOD burnout... I've found the tire pressure to be the best at 17.5 psi!!!! ...Cutting 1.80 - 60's .... good luck!

 

[Mystic03]

why run DR's at the track...get some ET streets and be done with it

 

[T800]

why run DR's at the track...get some ET streets and be done with it

This.

If you absolutely need the tire to run street/strip duty, then the Toyo R888 is it.

 

[Tractionless1]

Forget 555r's exist. NT05r's have pulled 1.4x 60' times.

 

[timspony]

why run DR's at the track...get some ET streets and be done with it

...True!! ET Streets really the way to go at the track with these IRS cars!!! :rockon:

Good times can still happen with the "R" tires if you set them up correctly!

 

[vadim353]

so would NTO5Rs be good for grip because i was runing against 2010 gt500 he had those on and he was gripping really well??

 

[Jimmysidecarr]

Drag radials transmit way more shock to the IRS.

A full bias ply slick is WAY "mo betta".


Drag Radials = broken IRS parts and slower 60' times.

Bias slicks = less breakage and faster times.

YMMV

 

[timspony]

^^^ LOL ... but very true!!!!

 

[T800]

so would NTO5Rs be good for grip because i was runing against 2010 gt500 he had those on and he was gripping really well??

Check out my Shattered Rear Diff thread...I have the R888's on my car. Absolutely LOVE the tire...but can't help thinking that they may have contributed to the damage.

Jimmy nailed it. Bias ply = Mo' Betta for IRS

 

[vadim353]

Ok guys i made up my mind and i am going with slicks. but my question is what size slicks do i put on my cobra since it is dropped and atm in the rear has 315/35/17 nitto 555. i am looking at some slicks on craigslist and i found theses do u guys think they will fit?

American Wheels

or in ur guys opinion wats my best buy?

 

[MurderedMach]

FacePalm

 

[50q's]

Drag radials transmit way more shock to the IRS.

A full bias ply slick is WAY "mo betta".


Drag Radials = broken IRS parts and slower 60' times.

Bias slicks = less breakage and faster times.

YMMV

disagree with the 60ft statement.
TOOK OFF MY SLICKS AND RAN THE NEW MICKEY 275/60/15 - Yellow Bullet Forums

Best to buy is the new mickey thompson 275.
http://www.jegs.com/p/Mickey-Thomps...Street-Radial-Pro-Drag-Tires/1929010/10002/-1
^^^ that's the new bad b1tch

 

[Brutal Metal]

Bias ply's aren't practical for a # of reasons unless you have a spare set of rims to put them on, my vote is ET Streets too, I have a brand new set waiting to be installed..

 

[vadim353]

slicks or drag radials

so my best bet would be to buy drag radials then because i dont have a whole brand new set of rims for the slicks. can u guys give me some good drag radials i can put on my rims i am running 315/35/17 tires atm nitto 555.

 

[Jimmysidecarr]

If you are serious, you will buy 2 extra wheels for bias ply slicks.

Run your drag radials on the street if you want, if you know it's not going to rain.

As old as these cars are and as long as guys have been drag racing them, to not be able to find tire sizes or which tire type is best for the peculiarities of an SVT Cobra IRS is a little bit ridiculous.

Drag radials do work, however look and see what kind of tires are on 90% of the "I totaled my Terminator"(in the rain) threads.(search function works good for this too)

And coincidentally the same tires also show up on most of the "I destroyed my IRS when I launched" threads.

Notiice I didn't say all.:bored: I said MOST!

 

[Brutal Metal]

New version Mickey ET Street II 295/45/17 (also a 315/35 is made but too thin a sidewall for my taste).
Nitto NTO5R also in 315/35
M&H Racemaster but the only size would be a thinner 275/40/17 same with ET StreetI
Toyo R888 (not classified as a DR but known for it's Hooking ability)
Hoosier also makes a DR!

 

[Brutal Metal]

^^ I agree with Jimmy lots of members here have unfortunately wrecked their cars with DR's in the rain, if your car sees rain the R888 or the Nitto NT series would be best

 

[vadim353]

so would these be good for track days??
Mickey Thompson ET Street Radial Pro Drag Tires - JEGS

 

[cobracide]

Why not go WIDER? Don't dump the clutch and don't get caught in the rain.