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Nitto 555r d/r, BFG d/r, OR M/T et streets?


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I've found the first two used, so obviously saves some money, but the et streets I've heard are best.

 

so should I go with...

 

275/40/17 nitto's with 3 passes -come already mounted on wheels - $300obo

sold

255/50/16 M/T's new- $400 - could mount on my factory wheels

 

??

 

Try and score the nitto's for like $200, since it would be the easiest.

Or try and score the BFG's and a cheap set of like salad shooters or something for like $50.

 

I'm stock besides lid/axle back exhaust - a4 w/ 3:23's.

 

thanks

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e/t street for maximum hook..(set between 12-14psi)

 

or et drag radials work real well too..but work best with good suspension

 

et streets is what its looking like, wish i could find a used set but guess i may have to just bite the bullet

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I found more info on the new rubber. They are the nitto nt05 mustang magazine claims they are great drag radials. They say performace wise the triple 5's are just outdated and these new nittos not only are great as dry tires but they also do wet in rain. They also stated they are agressive but will not pick up every object from the road like race tires do. Hands down if you was looking at the 555's these new nt05's are what ur looking for.
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Ok, just because...has ANYONE used the BFG drag radials?

 

Reason I ask is because I got an email back and he said he'd take $100 for them, they are the right size for my wheels, so essentially there would be no other cost. This saves me $300 over the et streets, and I would think I would be able to get some decent times, maybe not 1.6 60 foots, but still under 2.0 and better than with street tires, right?

Just looking for personal experiences if possible. Thanks

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et streets is what its looking like, wish i could find a used set but guess i may have to just bite the bullet

trust me...new over used is almost night and day

Ok, just because...has ANYONE used the BFG drag radials?

 

Reason I ask is because I got an email back and he said he'd take $100 for them, they are the right size for my wheels, so essentially there would be no other cost. This saves me $300 over the et streets, and I would think I would be able to get some decent times, maybe not 1.6 60 foots, but still under 2.0 and better than with street tires, right?

Just looking for personal experiences if possible. Thanks

they used to be the only thing out...but i have only seen them work with lots of suspension , and lots of shock tuning.

BFG's arent as good as the MT ET Streets. I had my ET's set at 30-32psi and it always hooked, even from a 10 roll on spray :)

when you say et street's you mean the cheat slicks, or the drag radial's?

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otay, guess i'll just have to run on stock tires for now, aired down a tad, then be ready for the next track day in full force. I guess it'll be nice to get a stock time just to get a starting point.
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otay, guess i'll just have to run on stock tires for now, aired down a tad, then be ready for the next track day in full force. I guess it'll be nice to get a stock time just to get a starting point.

 

 

learn to roll into it;)

 

i sell bmr when your ready to make it do work tho

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learn to roll into it;)

 

i sell bmr when your ready to make it do work tho

 

Yeah, I'm gonna definitely be learning. That's one question I had, if I don't punch it off the line, but punch once I'm like 20ft out or something, won't it downshift, or will it stay in the lower gear if I get on it hard enough, just not WOT? Gotta play with it, but honestly right now its not horrible in terms of spin, its hit or miss i guess.

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you didn't mention what car you have either but with an A4, 3.23 I am going to guess an f-body so start saving for a rear-end if you are looking at sticky tires.

 

yeah, 99 formula, got my fingers crossed...lol. But between the auto and the fact that I'm not making much power, hopefully I'll be alright.

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trust me...new over used is almost night and day

 

they used to be the only thing out...but i have only seen them work with lots of suspension , and lots of shock tuning.

 

when you say et street's you mean the cheat slicks, or the drag radial's?

 

 

These -

 

http://speed-eng.com/store/images/Mickey%20Thompson%20ET%20Street-Radial%20II.jpg

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These -

 

http://speed-eng.com/store/images/Mickey%20Thompson%20ET%20Street-Radial%20II.jpg

 

those are drag radials...

 

et streets are these

http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/mtt-3757.jpg

these take 10-14psi

et street radials are these

http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/images/products/et_street_radial_a.jpg

these like 16-22 or so psi

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Yeah, I'm gonna definitely be learning. That's one question I had, if I don't punch it off the line, but punch once I'm like 20ft out or something, won't it downshift, or will it stay in the lower gear if I get on it hard enough, just not WOT? Gotta play with it, but honestly right now its not horrible in terms of spin, its hit or miss i guess.

 

your car shouldnt leave first gear in 20ft....when the light turns just roll into it and then go wide open, dont wait so long it shifts, but dont just mash the gas pedal to the floor off the line

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those are drag radials...

 

et streets are these

http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/mtt-3757.jpg

these take 10-14psi

et street radials are these

http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/images/products/et_street_radial_a.jpg

these like 16-22 or so psi

 

http://speed-eng.com/store/images/Mickey%20Thompson%20ET%20Street-Radial%20II.jpg

Yes these are MT ET Street drag radials, they are all ET streets duder..

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