#3307, "RE: Nitto Drag Radials" In response to Reply # 0
Buy either of the BFG drag radials. They are more consistant and you will get better 60' times with them. The best 60' I got on the Nittos was 2.24. I've gotten several 2.1x 60' times on the BFG Comp TA drag radials with a best of 2.15.
Granted, you can't get 16s in the BFGs but you will get a better tire.
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#3308, "RE: Nitto Drag Radials" In response to Reply # 1
i say if you dont care about street use go for the slicks i have those on my civic and my clipse(broke half shaft once when i was using n20) but yea my 60 ft times increase by almost .3-.4 seconds and i tried the b/f radial drag tires and believe me those dont compare to slicks. i would get slicks,bogart is my fav lasted the longest for me
#3309, "RE: Nitto Drag Radials" In response to Reply # 2
I bought some 16" nitto 555r's awhile ago. I haven't had them mounted on my stock wheels yet so I don't know how well they work for me yet.
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#3506, "RE: Nitto Drag Radials" In response to Reply # 3
nitto 555R MMmmmm! i want some of them. i have the nitto 460's...450'... i can't remember.
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#3589, "RE: Nitto Drag Radials" In response to Reply # 6
The nittos hook alot better than regular street tires, but if I was to buy another set I would go with the bfgs. The best 60' I've gotten with nitto's is 2.154. They hook at launch, but they break traction at the top of first gear, when the boost comes in. If you run 10 psi or less you should be fine, otherwise spend your money on the bfgs or a set of slicks.
#3590, "RE: Nitto Drag Radials" In response to Reply # 7
Originally posted by UDLUZE The nittos hook alot better than regular street tires, but if I was to buy another set I would go with the bfgs. The best 60' I've gotten with nitto's is 2.154. They hook at launch, but they break traction at the top of first gear, when the boost comes in. If you run 10 psi or less you should be fine, otherwise spend your money on the bfgs or a set of slicks.
#3591, "RE: Nitto Drag Radials" In response to Reply # 8
Since you guys are FWD I don't know if this is any help but I've got Nitto 555R and they hook great for me, 60 ft. is around or under 2.0 always. They're pretty cheap and work well, mine are bigger than you can fit (245/45/17)though. Take from this what you will.
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#3615, "RE: Nitto Drag Radials" In response to Reply # 9 Oct-23-03 05:21 AM by HiOnPSI
My friend has the 555R's on his supra, as well. I don't know from him exactly, but at running 3psi more than stock, he slides down the track with the ass end hanging out.
I'm not really dissing them, i'm down on the fact that i have no type of limited slip. My best 60' time with them is 2.5. But like i said earlier, my average 60' times in 55 degree weather, with a full burnout, on 225/50R16 (discontinued) 555R was 2.8. THey would be great if you were n/a though. I am sure that they would be excellent tires, but i'm holding out for the Quaife next spring.
