Want new drag tires.. What kind for me..??
#1
Professional
![](https://my350z.com/forum/images/ranks/premier.gif)
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Home
Posts: 1,211
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://my350z.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Hey fellas..
Well I have decided to get some new drag tires and am not sure as to what kind to get/ will fit on my wheel.. I currently have a set of Cobra-R wheels thanks to a member on this board which came with some Nitto 555R's.. The size of the tire is 275/40R/17.
As I am browsing through Jegs I see the MT ET Street Drags HERE OR the MT ET Drag Slicks HERE OR the MT ET Street Radial Drag Tires HERE...
I want the best setup to gain me the best times.. I am not sure what will fit on my wheels so I posted here trying to get your opinions.. Remember, I have 17" wheels.. I appreciate your input!
Thanks
K
Well I have decided to get some new drag tires and am not sure as to what kind to get/ will fit on my wheel.. I currently have a set of Cobra-R wheels thanks to a member on this board which came with some Nitto 555R's.. The size of the tire is 275/40R/17.
As I am browsing through Jegs I see the MT ET Street Drags HERE OR the MT ET Drag Slicks HERE OR the MT ET Street Radial Drag Tires HERE...
I want the best setup to gain me the best times.. I am not sure what will fit on my wheels so I posted here trying to get your opinions.. Remember, I have 17" wheels.. I appreciate your input!
Thanks
K
Trending Topics
#8
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Austin, Tx
Posts: 317
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://my350z.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
They also have ET Street radial 275/40/17. But I think the non-radials hook up better. Edit: If you're wearing them to the track you might be more comfortable with the radials.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Last edited by zzerotwosixty; 06-24-2007 at 03:35 PM.
#9
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Austin
Posts: 800
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://my350z.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
for those wheels either run the 672-3743 Mickey Thompson ET Street Drag Tire 26'' x 11.5'' - 17''LT or the 672-3743R Mickey Thompson ET Street Radial Tire 275/40R17 R2 Compound.
I have used the regular et streets for a few years now on both my z33 and z32 and they hook up great and seem to last quite a long time. I have no experience with the radial although I hear comparable 60 foots are possible. I like the soft sidewall of the bias ply tires though as I believe it reduces shock to your drivetrain. I am guessing the radials have stiffer sidewalls, but I don't know that for sure.
I run the 26x11.5x16 on an 8.5inch wheel so you shouldn't have a problem with running 11.5's on a 9inch wheel, assuming of course you clear the fenders fine.
I have used the regular et streets for a few years now on both my z33 and z32 and they hook up great and seem to last quite a long time. I have no experience with the radial although I hear comparable 60 foots are possible. I like the soft sidewall of the bias ply tires though as I believe it reduces shock to your drivetrain. I am guessing the radials have stiffer sidewalls, but I don't know that for sure.
I run the 26x11.5x16 on an 8.5inch wheel so you shouldn't have a problem with running 11.5's on a 9inch wheel, assuming of course you clear the fenders fine.
#10
Professional
![](https://my350z.com/forum/images/ranks/premier.gif)
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Home
Posts: 1,211
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://my350z.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by sfarrah
I run the 26x11.5x16 on an 8.5inch wheel so you shouldn't have a problem with running 11.5's on a 9inch wheel, assuming of course you clear the fenders fine.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Colombo
Forced Induction
35
11-09-2020 10:27 AM
Subarism
East Canada
0
09-23-2015 06:22 PM
Subarism
East Canada
2
09-23-2015 06:09 PM