ET streets vs nitto dr

Dave_mustang_50 · 08-16-2003, 08:08 AM

I am looking into getting a new set of tires and am seriously thinking of et streets. I`ve had nitto`s for the last 2 years with no problems(stock axles). I`ve heard that the et`s hook better, would this be too much traction for my tired stock axles?
Thanks for the replies

Dark_5.0 · 08-16-2003, 02:03 PM

There is no comparison.
The ET streets hook way in the hell better than nitto dr.

Your stock axles will probably hold up. You may eventually break one but the ET gains outway the risk

Dave_mustang_50 · 08-16-2003, 04:48 PM

Hmmmm. sounds good so far, can anyone tell me how they handle in the rain?

Dark_5.0 · 08-17-2003, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dave_mustang_50
Hmmmm. sounds good so far, can anyone tell me how they handle in the rain?

They dont, they handle just like bald tires would.

Dave_mustang_50 · 08-17-2003, 08:51 AM

Well I guess ther had to be a down side to them. The Nittos are great in rain. Maybe I should stick with the dr since i drive the car daily.
Thanks for the input

red82gt · 08-21-2003, 11:52 PM

The sidewalls on the ET streets are pretty soft and would be at risk for damage if used for daily driving, they're just slicks with some poor excuses for grooves in them. I think you'd be crazy to use these for daily driving. Most people around here have a set on some 10 holes and swap them at the track.

Dave_mustang_50 · 08-23-2003, 05:21 PM

MMFF just did an article on tires. I need more traction but dont want to break axles and its a daily driver. I might switch from nittos to bfg and see the dif.

HiFlow5 0 · 08-25-2003, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dave_mustang_50
MMFF just did an article on tires. I need more traction but dont want to break axles and its a daily driver. I might switch from nittos to bfg and see the dif.

The BGF's will hook better then the Nitto's, but the tire life of the BGF's is less then the Nitto's. I absolutely love my Nitto's, they just need to be heated up a little bit to perform properly. Maybe it's time to start doing some suspension mods. I know with my Lakewood shocks/struts and my D/R's, the car hooks pretty darn well.

'89GTStang · 08-27-2003, 09:10 PM

I was gona sugest the BFG's also. would be good for a daily driver as long as you aren't to concerned about tire wear.

1BAD89 · 08-28-2003, 02:18 PM

Here is a pic of one of my Et streets just to show you the tread depth, build of it... This Et street is almost new.

08-16-2003, 08:08 AM	#1
Dave_mustang_50 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 483	ET streets vs nitto dr I am looking into getting a new set of tires and am seriously thinking of et streets. I`ve had nitto`s for the last 2 years with no problems(stock axles). I`ve heard that the et`s hook better, would this be too much traction for my tired stock axles? Thanks for the replies __________________ 1969 Mach 1 351C with a c6(for now) Sold 92 Rag Top GT Procharged & intercooled DSS 331 LC Holley Systemax 2 Intake, Edelbrock RPM Heads,E 303 ,blow thru air meter, race bypass, 42 pph injectors,65mm tb,1.7 rr, Mac long tube headers w/off road H pipe, Force 2 catback, TKO,Pro 5.0, K&N, Alum DS,3 core radiator, subframe connectors,3.73`s, Nitto DR`s and a Heavy Foot.

08-16-2003, 02:03 PM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	There is no comparison. The ET streets hook way in the hell better than nitto dr. Your stock axles will probably hold up. You may eventually break one but the ET gains outway the risk __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

08-16-2003, 04:48 PM	#3
Dave_mustang_50 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 483	Hmmmm. sounds good so far, can anyone tell me how they handle in the rain? __________________ 1969 Mach 1 351C with a c6(for now) Sold 92 Rag Top GT Procharged & intercooled DSS 331 LC Holley Systemax 2 Intake, Edelbrock RPM Heads,E 303 ,blow thru air meter, race bypass, 42 pph injectors,65mm tb,1.7 rr, Mac long tube headers w/off road H pipe, Force 2 catback, TKO,Pro 5.0, K&N, Alum DS,3 core radiator, subframe connectors,3.73`s, Nitto DR`s and a Heavy Foot.

08-17-2003, 08:51 AM	#5
Dave_mustang_50 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 483	Well I guess ther had to be a down side to them. The Nittos are great in rain. Maybe I should stick with the dr since i drive the car daily. Thanks for the input __________________ 1969 Mach 1 351C with a c6(for now) Sold 92 Rag Top GT Procharged & intercooled DSS 331 LC Holley Systemax 2 Intake, Edelbrock RPM Heads,E 303 ,blow thru air meter, race bypass, 42 pph injectors,65mm tb,1.7 rr, Mac long tube headers w/off road H pipe, Force 2 catback, TKO,Pro 5.0, K&N, Alum DS,3 core radiator, subframe connectors,3.73`s, Nitto DR`s and a Heavy Foot.

08-21-2003, 11:52 PM	#6
red82gt Sober voice of Reason Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,514	The sidewalls on the ET streets are pretty soft and would be at risk for damage if used for daily driving, they're just slicks with some poor excuses for grooves in them. I think you'd be crazy to use these for daily driving. Most people around here have a set on some 10 holes and swap them at the track. __________________ 393W: AFR 205's, hydraulic roller, TKO600.

08-23-2003, 05:21 PM	#7
Dave_mustang_50 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 483	MMFF just did an article on tires. I need more traction but dont want to break axles and its a daily driver. I might switch from nittos to bfg and see the dif. __________________ 1969 Mach 1 351C with a c6(for now) Sold 92 Rag Top GT Procharged & intercooled DSS 331 LC Holley Systemax 2 Intake, Edelbrock RPM Heads,E 303 ,blow thru air meter, race bypass, 42 pph injectors,65mm tb,1.7 rr, Mac long tube headers w/off road H pipe, Force 2 catback, TKO,Pro 5.0, K&N, Alum DS,3 core radiator, subframe connectors,3.73`s, Nitto DR`s and a Heavy Foot.

08-27-2003, 09:10 PM	#9
'89GTStang Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: greenwood, ar Posts: 118	I was gona sugest the BFG's also. would be good for a daily driver as long as you aren't to concerned about tire wear. __________________ '89 GT K&N, Twisted Wedge heads, TFS intake,FMS 1.7 rockers, Trick Flow stage 1 cam(221/225 .530in\.542in) , 3.73's, headers, off road H-pipe, Flowmasters, FMS Clutch, Tremec, PRO-5.0, FMS driveshaft, fluidyne alum. radiator, and more to come.

08-28-2003, 02:18 PM	#10
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	Here is a pic of one of my Et streets just to show you the tread depth, build of it... This Et street is almost new.

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