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I know that Nitto makes a DR and so does Mickey T. My question is are they any good. I understand it wont be as good as a slick but I am getting the rims for trade with 4 new tires on them. Was thinkin of taking off the back 2 and replacing them with DR. I know the rims are extremely light weight. Anyone use either before?
they can hold some power, there are some classes in drag racing where the cars put out 1000hp or so and have to run drag radials, they hook good but u have to do a good burnout with them usually
but i dunno how big of a rim they make them for tho.
Those are the only 2 brands I know of that go up to 20 inch rims. I just wanted to know if they were worth it. Or if i should sell the rims and tires and get the cash for a set of 17s with DRs
The 17's would be lighter and a lot cheaper I would guess. Plus you could run a smaller tire and still have some side wall.Quote:
Originally Posted by Show&Go
sidewall is good, that's why I'm sticking with my 17's. The sidewall has some give so the tread will stay planted, where as the 20's with a small stiff sidewall somethings gotta give and its the tread so no traction. That's at least how I've always understood it.
I am going to check into the rims I am getting. I know that a bone stock 5.3truck ran a 15.2 with them and the same tires on it. So It didnt hurt his time any. Means they haft to be decently light. Then I will check and see the prices if they are too much Ill just sell them off.
I have the Nitto 275/45 R 20's on my TBSS. They are pricey but they work for what they are... 20" rims are not for drag racing. I won't be buying another set... I'm going to 17's next.
I am probably going to try and sell them off and get a set of 17 and a good DRs. And the sportsman ssr or whatever the new style DR mickey makes comes up to a 20. I checked a mag on them a few weeks ago.
SSR isnt a DR its just a soft compound tire used for hot rods and etc. largest DR they make is an 18Quote:
Originally Posted by Show&Go
oh. Well leave to to a tire shop to lie to me about the hooking up abilities of a tire right? Anything to make a sale these days I swear. Ill post some picks of them up here when i get those rims incase someone is looking to get a set. Anyone got a idea of what a set of racing 17s and a GREAT set of DR would run me? Not a fancy rim but one that is light weight. I want it to be night and day on my truck between when I have them on and when I have on my 22s.
Sportsman S/RQuote:
Originally Posted by Show&Go
A Must For Any Street Rod or Street Machine Builder
This modern day version of our classic Sportsman tire features radial construction and an unique flamed tread pattern. Extra wide rears and matching fronts, make this tire a must for any street rod or street machine builder!
Unique Flamed tread design that Provides Improved Wet Traction
Radial Construction for High Mileage and Smooth Ride
H-Speed Rated up to 130 m.p.h.
Fronts can be used with our ET Street Radial
WARNING: Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/R tires are Radial Construction. It is not recommended that radial and non-radial tires be mixed on the same vehicle.
ET Street Radial
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Mickey Thompson's legendary race tire technology comes to the street with the ET Street Radial. Built using the latest in high tech radial construction techniques and years of drag racing experience and compound development, this D.O.T. approved street legal drag radial will get your car down the track in record time and drive you home with sure handling and an excellent ride.
Soft Compound For Superior Traction On The Drag Strip
Radial Construction for Excellent Ride Control on the Street
Low Void, Directional Tread for Maximum Dry Traction
Special Sidewall Construction for Quick Launches.
CAUTION: It is not recommended that radial and non-radial tires be mixed on the same vehicle..
MICKEY THOMPSON COMPOUND SELECTION CHART
Medium--------------------------------------------------------Soft
R2
R2 - Special Compound for ET Street Radial.
now before making an assanine statement as you just did. how about read little better and see the specs on tires before speaking up. Dont you think if MT had 20" DRs some of us would hav them by now? i know i wouldQuote:
Originally Posted by Show&Go
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Originally Posted by Show&Go
Try the M/T classic wheels, they are not that pretty, but they are light. I have a 16 x 12 on M and H slicks and they are night and day to my 20's. My 16 x 12's are 27lbs. Not bad for a 3/4 ton wheel that is fat! The 17" is the same weight 27lbs. You will not find a wheel that is much lighter and street legal except maybe centerline?
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They dont have any in 20's but they do have 18's.....
I hear they are fairly good...
My buddies dad has some on his g-35 and loves em.
Im looking into 17s probably. A few more options to choose. Just got to find what I want.