mantis23

I got 2 17x8 SSR Competitions at a steal. I plan to use them for track use only. Tire experts, please recommend a good drag radial. I'm not really looking for slicks (I'm afraid I'll break something). I just need a meaty tire that will give me superb traction off the line.

blader

bought the wheels new or used?

mantis23

Used, 125 each, had only been on the previous car for 2 weeks, so they are practically brand new.

I guess I should toss in there please recommend a tire size as well.

pimpscls

damn 125 each that is a steal

Zapata

BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW
245/45YR17 95Y SL
Price: $159




OR

i like this more

BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW-2
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/BigPic...wall=Blackwall

225/45YR17 Price: $147

Less tire on the road but you want the most rubber and this tire is it........

Chaptorial

Those are the lightweight ones right?

Congrats Mantis.

typeR

235/45/17 TOYO T1-S...OR 225 IF YOU WANNA REDUCE THE GEAR RATIO FURTHURE

darrinb

i'd getr the bf goodrich, they are soo sticky u cant drive em in the rain , pure drag tire

mantis23

Thanks guys, keep the recommendations coming if you have others.

typeR

look im not looking to come off the wrong way here...serious...short of draggers...period...toyo T1s the need be no other recomendation...how many people have gone 2.0 60'? me and all motor and i think he went 1.9 but he was on slicks and really light drag wheels...if you want the best street/strip tire.there is no better ...not s03,not BF...but do what you want...let me know...cause im going 1.99 on the toyo's stay tuned...

mantis23

I loved the T1Ss I had prior to the crappy nittos I have now. I absolutely loved them. If I get 2.0x 60', then I'll be very happy, and I don't doubt the T1Ss can provide that.

ChadT

If your just going to use them at the strip you should probably get some drag radials. I think BFG, Mickey Thompson and Nitto all make specialized street legal drag tires. You may also be able to find slicks but I don't recall seeing any in a 17. 235/45 would probably be the best size for drag tires. Going real wide won't gain you a lot. The key with drag tires is to get as long of a contact patch as possible. You also want a tire with a softer sidewall than a tire that's made for cornering which most of the drag radials should have.

Chopsie

Awesome deal on the wheels Mantis. I would go DR or T1s

Bulldog01

I have Nitto 555R Drag Radials, but I've only made two passes with them, so I can't really comment on them. They're 225/50/16, mounted on TL rims. I think they were allmotor's, when he had the turbo on his CL-S, so maybe he can comment.

darrinb

are they hard to make squeel off the line??