Nitto tire size, wheel size, etc.

2FastLX · 02-13-2001, 01:50 PM

What is the largest size Nitto drag radials I can run on my 90 LX? 235, 245, or ??? I still have the quad shocks and plan to keep them. And do you guys soak these in the water at the track or drive around?

Also, where can I find some cheap steel wheels to mount the Nittos on for drag racing? Should I get 15", 16" or what? I was thinking 15" would help me out with bottom end torque even though that won't be much of a problem after 3.73 gears are installed.

Thanks.

spinemup · 02-13-2001, 04:43 PM

why not go with the m/t et streets? they are street legal.

chris91LX · 02-14-2001, 01:10 AM

I called Discount Tire Direct about my car and they can only get the Nitto 355 Extremes in 245 for my Pony rims. I don't think Nitto makes a wider D/R for a 16" rim. The BF Goodrich D/R go's to a 255. If your going to have a set of dedicated race rims why fart around with drag radials at all, go straight to a slick. You can get a set of 15" ten holes from a pre 89 Mustang pretty cheap and you won't get better traction than that.

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91 LX 5.0
Z t-5, 3:73 gear, Vortech 73mm Mass Air, Accufab 65mm TB, BBK underdrives, Crane HI-6S Ignition, BBK unequal length headers, Bassani x pipe, 2.5" Dynomax Super Turbo cat back, Kenny Brown Super Subs, Factory Five Control Arms, Mac cold air kit and more to come!

2FastLX · 02-14-2001, 01:40 AM

I can get a couple turbine rims for free but was thinking a set of black steel rims would suit me fine and may be a bit lighter. I'm trying to shave as much weight off the car as I can.

I didn't really want to go with slicks until I get a new clutch. It's on its way south I think but I don't think I will have the cash to have it replaced by the time we have our race this April.

chris91LX · 02-14-2001, 01:44 PM

You could get your clutch replaced for the cost of the rims and tires your talking about. Having a dependable clutch would probably do you better than a shaky clutch and good tires. Just my .02

2FastLX · 02-14-2001, 02:05 PM

I was thinking that too. But it's not all that bad. It only slips after 4 or 5 really hard runs. The first time I noticed it was right after I speed shifted my way to my fastest ET and it wasn't all that bad.

chris91LX · 02-15-2001, 01:04 AM

Your clutch may not be bad it may just be hot. I've heard of clutches either slipping a little or locking when they get too hot, though I'm no expert. I'd bet you were doing big burnouts though.

2FastLX · 02-15-2001, 04:04 AM

That's what I was thinking. It only did it a couple times and both times I was really driving it harder than I should have been. But it got me my best time LOL.

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02-13-2001, 01:50 PM	#1
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	Nitto tire size, wheel size, etc. What is the largest size Nitto drag radials I can run on my 90 LX? 235, 245, or ??? I still have the quad shocks and plan to keep them. And do you guys soak these in the water at the track or drive around? Also, where can I find some cheap steel wheels to mount the Nittos on for drag racing? Should I get 15", 16" or what? I was thinking 15" would help me out with bottom end torque even though that won't be much of a problem after 3.73 gears are installed. Thanks.

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02-13-2001, 04:43 PM	#2
spinemup Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: middleboro,ma, usa Posts: 734	why not go with the m/t et streets? they are street legal.

02-14-2001, 01:10 AM	#3
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	I called Discount Tire Direct about my car and they can only get the Nitto 355 Extremes in 245 for my Pony rims. I don't think Nitto makes a wider D/R for a 16" rim. The BF Goodrich D/R go's to a 255. If your going to have a set of dedicated race rims why fart around with drag radials at all, go straight to a slick. You can get a set of 15" ten holes from a pre 89 Mustang pretty cheap and you won't get better traction than that. ------------------ 91 LX 5.0 Z t-5, 3:73 gear, Vortech 73mm Mass Air, Accufab 65mm TB, BBK underdrives, Crane HI-6S Ignition, BBK unequal length headers, Bassani x pipe, 2.5" Dynomax Super Turbo cat back, Kenny Brown Super Subs, Factory Five Control Arms, Mac cold air kit and more to come!

02-14-2001, 01:40 AM	#4
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	I can get a couple turbine rims for free but was thinking a set of black steel rims would suit me fine and may be a bit lighter. I'm trying to shave as much weight off the car as I can. I didn't really want to go with slicks until I get a new clutch. It's on its way south I think but I don't think I will have the cash to have it replaced by the time we have our race this April.

02-14-2001, 01:44 PM	#5
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	You could get your clutch replaced for the cost of the rims and tires your talking about. Having a dependable clutch would probably do you better than a shaky clutch and good tires. Just my .02

02-14-2001, 02:05 PM	#6
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	I was thinking that too. But it's not all that bad. It only slips after 4 or 5 really hard runs. The first time I noticed it was right after I speed shifted my way to my fastest ET and it wasn't all that bad.

02-15-2001, 01:04 AM	#7
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	Your clutch may not be bad it may just be hot. I've heard of clutches either slipping a little or locking when they get too hot, though I'm no expert. I'd bet you were doing big burnouts though.

02-15-2001, 04:04 AM	#8
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	That's what I was thinking. It only did it a couple times and both times I was really driving it harder than I should have been. But it got me my best time LOL. ------------------