How much will DR's help on the street?

[TCG Member 5219]

As most of you already know, any kind of street tire with our pullied or more mod terminators mean no traction at all in 1st or 2nd. And with the weather being cold, I can spin them in third with only a roll on the gas at any speed. I was wondering if getting DR's for the street and weekend strip visits will significantly help my traction issues. I really dont feel my car is that fast because I can never wail on it in first or second. When I hit the strip, Im usually in awe on how fast the car is because it really sticks on an off idle launch. But out on the street, its a lost cause. My driving habbits with the cobra are sunny/clear and dry weather only, no wet driving. So should I get them for the summer, and if so which brand? I only drive 3k miles or so a year so im not worried about them lasting. What are your thoughts on this for a street car with weekend strip runs?

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[hj16]

Alot. I went from having no traction with the stock F1s till 70mph to being able to hook from a 20~mph roll with 315 BFGs

 

[The Pun]

Tons, I don't even run normal tires anymore. Drags are where is it at on the street :biggthump

 

[Flatliner]

Same habits as you... and DR's only way to go. You won't be dissappointed. I have MT DR's 275/45/17's... and actually store my deep dish 18x10's because of the traction issues.

 

[Wiked03]

If you are not gonna drive in the rain, get the MT DRs... you won't be sorry.

 

[Flyn]

Drag radials rock but watch out for rainy days. People die when they drive at highway speeds on wet roads using drag radials. I bought an extra set of wheels so I could switch from street tires to DRs quickly.

 

[cobravenom39]

You really have no business having regular street tires on a Terminator. I run Nitto 315 DRs on one set of wheels and my Hoosier 335 on another set of 10.5's. With the Kb 2.2, my nitto's handle like regular street tires and my hoosiers feel like nitto dr's used to feel like. Oh yeah, if you go with MT or Hoosiers, you will never have wheel hop when the temps over 65.

 

[TCG Member 5219]

Great info guys, just what I was hoping for. Now, how much are the MT DR's and where is the best place to get them>? Tire Rack?

Brian

 

[Wiked03]

Great info guys, just what I was hoping for. Now, how much are the MT DR's and where is the best place to get them>? Tire Rack?

Brian

Last I heard, Speed Inc had good prices on em.

 

[SLASH]

get em now! they are hard to find in the spring!

 

[rdsnake]

Last I heard, Speed Inc had good prices on em.

yea but you have to pay sale tax on that shit, It would be cheaper to have them shipped out to your door. Try lethal performance, they will match any price

 

[Mr. Unknown]

yea but you have to pay sale tax on that shit, It would be cheaper to have them shipped out to your door. Try lethal performance, they will match any price

I'm sure Larry @ Speed Inc would cut you a deal. And they'd also price match. Plus they are right around the corner than all the way on the west coast.

 

[SLASH]

i got mine from larry, and he was VERY accomadating :biggthump

 

[rocket5979]

What? No one running ET's on the street??? :headbang: Oh wait a minute allot of you actually drive your cars. Hmm, I will have to try that someday...

 

[Flatliner]

Speed is one of our sponsors, price matches, and is here not in Florida.

 

[sonic02gt]

Speed is one of our sponsors, price matches, and is here not in Florida.

speed inc is a great place to go there always friendly and willing to help :headbang:

 

[cobraj]

Do you guys with drags have problems with rocks sticking to them and flinging on the side of the car. I guess this would only apply to those with the 315s and spacers where the tires stick out more.

 

[Flyn]

Do you guys with drags have problems with rocks sticking to them and flinging on the side of the car. I guess this would only apply to those with the 315s and spacers where the tires stick out more.

Yes. Even with 275s, you will get rocks kicking off the fenders. If you are worried about it, get some of that clear coating film and stick it on to protect them.

 

[cobraj]

Yes. Even with 275s, you will get rocks kicking off the fenders. If you are worried about it, get some of that clear coating film and stick it on to protect them.

Thats what I thought, and with a black car it does concern me.

 

[noavgcobra]

where can you get that clear tape from i know 3m makes some...any info would be great

 

[SVT SPEED 04]

yea but you have to pay sale tax on that shit, It would be cheaper to have them shipped out to your door. Try lethal performance, they will match any price

I am confident we can match the price.

The lack of shipping and special handling fees for tires with tax it would still be same or cheaper.

thanks for showing support for the sponsors

 

[Boost12]

yea but you have to pay sale tax on that shit, It would be cheaper to have them shipped out to your door. Try lethal performance, they will match any price

Larry from speed Could beat Lethals price! I bought a few things from Lethal back in the day and they did not even have the shit in stock but never told me so I was waiting for like 3 weeks for it to come Jared from Lethal is cool but I would much rather stay local and go to Speed Inc :headbang: Thats just my opinion though. Ive bought a few sets of DR's from Larry and the prices were awsome!

 

[Sharkster]

+1 on this. With Nitto 315's on I had 85-90% of my hop gone.
Current situation with Twin 57's and GSD3's on the back.... I think Im headed for issues

 

[Since 1964]

I must agree that for running around town the DR's are definately an awesome tire. Does this mean that 17 X 10.5's with a street tire like the BFG KD, or a Michealn Pilot, etc., will NOT be much better than the stock tires on the street?

Personally I don't like DR's because they tend to allow a weird sort of weight transfer at high speeds and make the tail too loose for me to trust, especially when zooming off a ramp at high speed. I was hoping that the bigger wheel with BFG KD's or a similar sticky street tire would provide the traction I need.

Please tell me I didn't waste the money on my new 17 x 10.5 AFS replica's. How about some Nitto 315's on the 10" wheels...anyone try that? I like the Nitto for price and stability since it's more of a "STREET" Drag Radial than the BFG or MT which is DEFINATELY a "TRACK" Drag Radial......Please advise.

 

[ChicagoMike]

Wider doesn't give you more traction on regular tires, DR's do because of the material (softer, stickier, grippy). No you didn't waste money on the wider wheels, they are good for DR's....

not sure running a wider tire in the rear helps with handling or not. I do know that with nitto 315 DR's on 17x10.5's are great for straight line, but taking turns even slightly hard will whip the rear out

When I want to handle better ie. circle track mode, I throw on the stock wheels/tires in the rear. I'm sure there's a better tire. But I would assume the same size rim in the front and rear = better overall balance to the chassis for better handling. But you give up straight line traction if you have goofy power levels like most of us do.

I must agree that for running around town the DR's are definately an awesome tire. Does this mean that 17 X 10.5's with a street tire like the BFG KD, or a Michealn Pilot, etc., will NOT be much better than the stock tires on the street?

Personally I don't like DR's because they tend to allow a weird sort of weight transfer at high speeds and make the tail too loose for me to trust, especially when zooming off a ramp at high speed. I was hoping that the bigger wheel with BFG KD's or a similar sticky street tire would provide the traction I need.

Please tell me I didn't waste the money on my new 17 x 10.5 AFS replica's. How about some Nitto 315's on the 10" wheels...anyone try that? I like the Nitto for price and stability since it's more of a "STREET" Drag Radial than the BFG or MT which is DEFINATELY a "TRACK" Drag Radial......Please advise.