# Recommend me a Street/Drag tire... please **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [May 21, 2008, 6:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-street-drag-tire-please/48801 "2008-05-21T06:30:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 6:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-street-drag-tire-please/48801/1 "2008-05-21T06:30:31Z")
Alright i’m looking for [edit] a symmetrical [/edit] drag-type tire for the T-rex. I just ordered a 315/40/R17 Nitto Drag… but will likely need another one in a month or two. ![http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/mustangtuning/nitto-nt555r-2.jpg](http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/mustangtuning/nitto-nt555r-2.jpg) Currently have a 17"x10.5" Rim on the back and the factory tire is a 285/45/R17. Anything between that and a 315/40/R17 is good. I’m looking for a compromise between traction and wear (don’t we all?). Meaning, i wont go for an auto-x type tire because i’ll likely get only 200 miles out of it. However, if i can get 1000miles or so… i’ll be happy. It’s a sunny day vehicle so i’m not worried about wet traction, i’ll just have to park/nurse it if i get caught in the rain. Originally, i wanted a BF Goodrich Drag Radial, but couldn’t find a close enough size to fit a 17" rim. Ken/Bladez assured me that there is a 315mm, but the widest i found was like a 245mm. I can’t believe i couldn’t locate one. Recommendations based on personal experience would be great. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 7:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-street-drag-tire-please/48801/2 "2008-05-21T07:04:52Z")
I personally hated the Nitto DR. I loved the Mickey DR. I’ve ridden in cars with BFG DR, so can’t really comment on that. Based on traction and street beating. The nittos were harder, and needed to be heated up to worth anything, even then the MT \> Nitto. [http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=MTT-3745R&N=700+4294921520+4294754706+115&autoview=sku](http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=MTT%2D3745R&N=700+4294921520+4294754706+115&autoview=sku) ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-street-drag-tire-please/48801/3 "2008-05-21T07:06:59Z")
seriously? only 200 miles on the rear tire on the car? is that daily driving? or 200 miles of street/track use? ---
**Author:** ![Blown\_Stroked](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blown_stroked/32/7324_2.png) [@Blown\_Stroked](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blown_Stroked)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 7:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-street-drag-tire-please/48801/4 "2008-05-21T07:07:20Z")
Hoosier D.O.T. Drag Radial Tires [http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?N=700+400343+317726+115+4294904590&autoview=sku](http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?N=700+400343+317726+115+4294904590&autoview=sku) I just got them and they are nice 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 7:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-street-drag-tire-please/48801/5 "2008-05-21T07:10:27Z")
Drag radials are heavy. I personally always recommend the Falken Xiex ZE-512 to people who want straight line traction, but no one (including myself) really knows why. I am able to pull off 2.0 60’ times with them on a 400 whp FWD car, and on the street its possible to hook in 2nd with them. I have had other tires, and truthfully, most stiff sidewalled tires just don’t hook because they are meant for handling, not traction. If you don’t care about weight, then the Nitto should be OK. Turbociv just went to a MT DR and is disappointed in how heavy they are. I would not go with a BFG DR, as I hear people are having more trouble hooking with them then they did with street tires. ---
**Author:** ![Mike93](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike93/32/7325_2.png) [@Mike93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike93)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 7:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-street-drag-tire-please/48801/6 "2008-05-21T07:32:01Z")
I really liked my Nittos on the street but was a bit disappointed with them at the track. I know you mentioned you wouldn’t see much of any rain, but if you did, the Nittos work surprisingly well in the wet. I got ~8000 miles out of mine. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 7:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-street-drag-tire-please/48801/7 "2008-05-21T07:50:32Z")
truth. nitto wet traction was \>\>\> that of MT ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 7:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-street-drag-tire-please/48801/8 "2008-05-21T07:51:39Z")
> [@Nikuk](#): > > I loved the Mickey DR. > I’ve ridden in cars with BFG DR, so can’t really comment on that. MT’s were the first choice, but there is a 4-6 week back order for them in my size. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 7:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-street-drag-tire-please/48801/9 "2008-05-21T07:55:29Z")
holy carp! didn’t even see that. I’m assuming you’ve looked into and it’s not just an issue with that particular vendor. The only other tire that I’ve driven that I;d be able to recommend is a Hoosier QTP. I dunno about sizing, and they are a bit “aggressive” for the street, even in your situation. _edit - not listed in a 17" wheel_ ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 7:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-street-drag-tire-please/48801/10 "2008-05-21T07:58:47Z")
the only issue i had with the Hoosier DR’s were some people I had talked to stressed not using them on streets/highways because of premature failure… i assume they are much more sensative to heat and prolonged heat (i.e highway cruising at higher speeds) may cause a blow out. Personally, I didn’t want to risk it. Nobody had personal experience though. ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 8:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-street-drag-tire-please/48801/11 "2008-05-21T08:18:00Z")
why do they only last 200 miles though? ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-street-drag-tire-please/48801/12 "2008-05-21T08:41:47Z")
> [@Viper966](#): > > why do they only last 200 miles though? aggressive driving? Also,the dynamics of a single centered wheel are different from 2 outter wheels. ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-street-drag-tire-please/48801/13 "2008-05-21T08:43:31Z")
> [@LAFENGAS](#): > > aggressive driving? yikes… lots of burnouts i assume… ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-street-drag-tire-please/48801/14 "2008-05-21T08:44:27Z")
> [@Viper966](#): > > yikes… lots of burnouts i assume… burnouts… no. But frequent tire spin…yes. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 9:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-street-drag-tire-please/48801/15 "2008-05-21T09:05:33Z")
Umm talk to cougarspeed & formuLZ, iirc they ran QTPs for a while. ---
**Author:** ![bladez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bladez/32/7237_2.png) [@bladez](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bladez)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 9:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-street-drag-tire-please/48801/16 "2008-05-21T09:23:31Z")
:picard: josh here is BFG’s 315/35/17 Drag Radial [http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?c=1&sw=false&cs=315&pc=38589&rd=17&ar=35](http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?c=1&sw=false&cs=315&pc=38589&rd=17&ar=35) ---
**Author:** ![Blown\_Stroked](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blown_stroked/32/7324_2.png) [@Blown\_Stroked](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blown_Stroked)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 9:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-street-drag-tire-please/48801/17 "2008-05-21T09:33:48Z")
> [@LAFENGAS](#): > > the only issue i had with the Hoosier DR’s were some people I had talked to stressed not using them on streets/highways because of premature failure… i assume they are much more sensative to heat and prolonged heat (i.e highway cruising at higher speeds) may cause a blow out. Personally, I didn’t want to risk it. > > Nobody had personal experience though. well I guess I’ll let you know. ---
**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-street-drag-tire-please/48801/18 "2008-05-21T14:15:42Z")
> [@LAFENGAS"](#): > > Alright i’m looking for an asymmetrical drag-type tire for the T-rex. I just ordered a 315/40/R17 Nitto Drag… but will likely need another one in a month or two. > > I’m looking for a compromise between traction and wear (don’t we all?). Meaning, i wont go for an auto-x type tire because i’ll likely get only 200 miles out of it. However, if i can get 1000miles or so… i’ll be happy. I am totally confused here. You want an asymmetrical tire for a wheel that is vehicle centered? You want a “drag” tire for a tire that does all the “cornering” (not really twice the amount of cornering of a comparable 4 wheeled vehicle) ? You want a “drag” tire that usually has a lower cornering stiffness than a “cornering” tire? You want a tire for basically a bike that has dynamics closer to a car and want a lower cornering capabilities? You want better wear but are considering a tire (Nitto Drags) with 100 treadwear where-as an auto-X type street tire have twice (take with a grain of salt) the treadwear rating? And lastly you can afford a $XX,XXX toy, but are worried about the life of a single $200-$300 tire??? It baffles me how people can be so cheap with the only componenet that controls the vehicle. ---
**Author:** ![1BADGPGT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1badgpgt/32/5123_2.png) [@1BADGPGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1BADGPGT)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-street-drag-tire-please/48801/19 "2008-05-21T15:17:34Z")
FWIW…I had Nitto Drag radials. I didnt get much more traction with them over a street tire on the street OR on the track. ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-street-drag-tire-please/48801/20 "2008-05-21T16:45:54Z")
> [@fairgentleman Z](#): > > I am totally confused here. > > You want an asymmetrical tire for a wheel that is vehicle centered? actually, i meant “a symmetrical”… and wasn’t thinking when i went through and spell checked and had typed it as one word. Notice the tire i did get and posted a picture of is in fact symmetrical. > [@fairgentleman Z](#): > > You want a “drag” tire for a tire that does all the “cornering” (not really twice the amount of cornering of a comparable 4 wheeled vehicle) ? yes, hence the thread i started. the rear tire hardly does “all the corning” Don’t forget that this vehicle hardly leans side to side and the rear suspension is still the same as a bike and pivots at a point infront of the tire (where a car is between the rims), minus and axial loads the suspension can’t restrain to due to stress. > [@fairgentleman Z](#): > > You want a “drag” tire that usually has a lower cornering stiffness than a “cornering” tire? yes, hence the thread i started. as above, i’m more worried about the sidewall on the front tires, which aren’t changing right now. > [@fairgentleman Z](#): > > You want a tire for basically a bike that has dynamics closer to a car and want a lower cornering capabilities? yes, i took that into account and would rather take full advantage of the acceleration of the vehicle for the life of the next tire. > [@fairgentleman Z](#): > > You want better wear but are considering a tire (Nitto Drags) with 100 treadwear where-as an auto-X type street tire have twice (take with a grain of salt) the treadwear rating? i don’t compare the treadwear ratings between tires unless its between the same manufacturer. Especially since the treadwear scale is different between manufacturers. how long will R6 auto-x tires last if you just drive them around for daily driving between sundays? > [@fairgentleman Z](#): > > And lastly you can afford a $XX,XXX toy, but are worried about the life of a single $200-$300 tire??? It baffles me how people can be so cheap with the only componenet that controls the vehicle. quote me where i mentioned anything about being concerned with the price of the tire. It has nothing to do with the price, but the inconvenience of changing the tire on this specific machine. Between re-setting the camber/caster, properly aligning the axle, chain tensioning, potential bearings replacement, having to drop the exhaust brackets to get the axle to clear, etc… if it was just a matter of lifting it up and popping the rim off…i wouldn’t care. the difference between 200 miles and 1000 miles for me is almost 1 week versus over 1 month. again, find where price of the tire was ever a concern and where i wasn’t asking for recommendations for the best tire to get? [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-street-drag-tire-please/48801.md?page=2)