Want opinions on Drag radials

t-ray · 03-03-2010, 10:55 AM

When I ran street tires on my g, I could only muster an occasional 2.1, with mostly 2.2's; after the jwt flywheel, those numbers only got worse. Remember that the g is heavier and has a longer wheelbase.

I then went with some 26" BFG DR's mounted on 16" enkeis. I then regularly cut low 1.9's with an occasional high 1.8 sixty. That was good for a consistent 0.3 to 0.35 drop in the sixty. But because I no longer experience wheelhop with the DR's, I picked up over a half-second on the big end. Wheelhop out of the hole with hurt you worse than even moderate wheelspin.

The BFG's have seen well over 150 passes. They're getting pretty bare now, but there's another 30 to 50 passes left in them. They provide great traction, just be sure that you light em up first. I usually run around 15 psi (cold). I've tried lower, but I would just bog the **** out of the car.

Those 150+ passes have been at 6k to 7k rpm clutch drops, or with extremely short feathering. Traction won't snap things at near stock power levels if you preload the clutch(but that's good way to kill your clutch). Just remember that you can drive home with a slipping clutch - you can't drive home with a broken halfshaft.

LiquidZ · 03-03-2010, 02:57 PM

Eliminator, when do we get to see those tires?!

ianthegreat · 03-03-2010, 08:06 PM

Set of Kosei K1's and some Hoosier slicks. Bout all you need. If you aren't a fan of the Hoosier's, Mickey T's are your next best bet. The Nitto's are decent, but not on the same level as the Hoosiers or Mickey Thompsons.

Brazilbro · 03-04-2010, 12:07 AM

will 17s fit on the back??

chuckd05 · 03-14-2010, 11:50 AM

Red has a Base model, as do i, and i dont think it will be a problem, but not sure about with the sport brakes

frost · 03-14-2010, 11:55 AM

Had the NT555Rs on my trans am, and GTO. Weren't as sticky as I was expecting them to be (still better than streets), but the tread lasted much longer than I was expecting. If I still had any of my old racing slips, I would tell you how much I reduced of my drag times. It was worth the purchase.

370Zsteve · 03-14-2010, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red370

do you think our axles are strong enough not to snap when that rush of torque hits?

After reading this thread, I would never buy a used 370Z.

Z eliminator · 03-14-2010, 09:42 PM

im still waiting for the tires. Hopefully this week as i want to dyno the car with them on.
I should be going to the track on the weekend of April 7 or 8th.

NewlyIMPORTed · 03-14-2010, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

After reading this thread, I would never buy a used 370Z.

Red370 · 03-14-2010, 10:44 PM

Oh man my Roxy gets whored out fellas, like you dont know. Sucks for the guy that gets her when I trade in for the 400Z

2009Black · 06-04-2010, 09:07 PM

Hey Red I'm bringing your thread back from the dead. I have a 2009 G sedan with the sport package (Akebono brakes, 18" wheels). I'm looking for some wheels and drag radials that will fit on the back w/o looking ricerish. Looks like I'd go with the 285/35/18 555R but they are over 11 inches wide. Did you end up getting the drag radials, if so what wheels did you mount them on?

Red370 · 06-04-2010, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2009Black

Hey Red I'm bringing your thread back from the dead. I have a 2009 G sedan with the sport package (Akebono brakes, 18" wheels). I'm looking for some wheels and drag radials that will fit on the back w/o looking ricerish. Looks like I'd go with the 285/35/18 555R but they are over 11 inches wide. Did you end up getting the drag radials, if so what wheels did you mount them on?

Well I ended up cancelling the order for the wheels due to sudden lack of funds, but I was getting the gram light 57 pros in 17", Nittos fit very slim, so the 285s will fit on a 9-9.5 inch wide wheel, from what I hear, the 555R's are the bees knees for daily use, but arent too grabby at the strip. So far from what i've seen, the gram lights are the cheapest/lightest wheels for the money, check em out.

03-03-2010, 02:57 PM	#17 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 704	Eliminator, when do we get to see those tires?! __________________

03-03-2010, 08:06 PM	#18 (permalink)
ianthegreat Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TEXAS Posts: 171 Drives: 08 335i, 86 Ranger Rep Power: 16	Set of Kosei K1's and some Hoosier slicks. Bout all you need. If you aren't a fan of the Hoosier's, Mickey T's are your next best bet. The Nitto's are decent, but not on the same level as the Hoosiers or Mickey Thompsons. __________________ JB4 - Helix FMIC - Forge Diverter Valves - UR CAI - RR Downpipes - Bastuck Exhaust - Devils Own Stage 2 Meth Kit - Fully Catless - 423whp 489wtq

03-04-2010, 12:07 AM	#19 (permalink)
Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 848	will 17s fit on the back?? __________________ Juke AWD/240Z SR20 08 Evo 10(Stage 2) SOLD Fastest Sport 6spd 370Z 11.8 @126.5SOLD

03-14-2010, 11:50 AM	#20 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 19	Red has a Base model, as do i, and i dont think it will be a problem, but not sure about with the sport brakes __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

03-14-2010, 09:42 PM	#23 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,659 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 18	im still waiting for the tires. Hopefully this week as i want to dyno the car with them on. I should be going to the track on the weekend of April 7 or 8th. __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

03-03-2010, 10:55 AM	#16 (permalink)
t-ray Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: bham al Posts: 91 Drives: 05 g sedan 6mt Rep Power: 16	When I ran street tires on my g, I could only muster an occasional 2.1, with mostly 2.2's; after the jwt flywheel, those numbers only got worse. Remember that the g is heavier and has a longer wheelbase. I then went with some 26" BFG DR's mounted on 16" enkeis. I then regularly cut low 1.9's with an occasional high 1.8 sixty. That was good for a consistent 0.3 to 0.35 drop in the sixty. But because I no longer experience wheelhop with the DR's, I picked up over a half-second on the big end. Wheelhop out of the hole with hurt you worse than even moderate wheelspin. The BFG's have seen well over 150 passes. They're getting pretty bare now, but there's another 30 to 50 passes left in them. They provide great traction, just be sure that you light em up first. I usually run around 15 psi (cold). I've tried lower, but I would just bog the ** out of the car. Those 150+ passes have been at 6k to 7k rpm clutch drops, or with extremely** short feathering. Traction won't snap things at near stock power levels if you preload the clutch(but that's good way to kill your clutch). Just remember that you can drive home with a slipping clutch - you can't drive home with a broken halfshaft.

03-14-2010, 11:55 AM	#21 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	Had the NT555Rs on my trans am, and GTO. Weren't as sticky as I was expecting them to be (still better than streets), but the tread lasted much longer than I was expecting. If I still had any of my old racing slips, I would tell you how much I reduced of my drag times. It was worth the purchase.

03-14-2010, 10:44 PM	#25 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 295	Oh man my Roxy gets whored out fellas, like you dont know. Sucks for the guy that gets her when I trade in for the 400Z __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

06-04-2010, 09:07 PM	#26 (permalink)
2009Black Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 10 Drives: 09 Infiniti G37 7AT Rep Power: 15	Hey Red I'm bringing your thread back from the dead. I have a 2009 G sedan with the sport package (Akebono brakes, 18" wheels). I'm looking for some wheels and drag radials that will fit on the back w/o looking ricerish. Looks like I'd go with the 285/35/18 555R but they are over 11 inches wide. Did you end up getting the drag radials, if so what wheels did you mount them on?

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