Nitto drag radails

RPM427 · 06-10-2002, 11:01 AM

How much better are the 555R's for traction. If i have a car making 245 RW horsepower, will I be able to dump the clutch at 2000 rpm, 3000, or still have to feather the clutch?

Dark_5.0 · 06-10-2002, 11:44 AM

I have 245/50/16 Nitto drag radials and I have to launch at an idle or I wont move. Launching at an idle I spin all of 1st, part of 2nd and chirp 3rd.

They did make me more consistent though I pull 2.0 60ft's all day long.

They are a good tire but I cant dump the clutch at all.

Hope this helps
Later,

RPM427 · 06-10-2002, 02:48 PM

I am more concerened with consistency anyway. I just started to braket race, and am having difficulty running the same numbers with my street tires. Anyone else benifit from these tires?

RED92LX50 · 06-10-2002, 02:56 PM

Dark50 - from your sig, it does not look like you are set up for Drag racing. That is, if the only thing you have done to your '88 is lower it 1.5 inches...this does not help weight transfer to the rear. I realize you have a 306 with head work, etc. but I really think your suspension is causing your traction problems.

Dark_5.0 · 06-10-2002, 03:23 PM

My car is lowered with removed front sway bar and steeda sub frame connectors.

On Nittos I pull 2.0 60ft's
On my slicks I pull 1.7 60ft's

Your right its not an ideal set-up but it works for me.

Later,

RED92LX50 · 06-10-2002, 03:27 PM

I agree - those are great 60ft times!

06-10-2002, 11:01 AM	#1
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	Nitto drag radails How much better are the 555R's for traction. If i have a car making 245 RW horsepower, will I be able to dump the clutch at 2000 rpm, 3000, or still have to feather the clutch? __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

06-10-2002, 11:44 AM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	I have 245/50/16 Nitto drag radials and I have to launch at an idle or I wont move. Launching at an idle I spin all of 1st, part of 2nd and chirp 3rd. They did make me more consistent though I pull 2.0 60ft's all day long. They are a good tire but I cant dump the clutch at all. Hope this helps Later, __________________ 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

06-10-2002, 02:48 PM	#3
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	I am more concerened with consistency anyway. I just started to braket race, and am having difficulty running the same numbers with my street tires. Anyone else benifit from these tires? __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

06-10-2002, 02:56 PM	#4
RED92LX50 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 220	Dark50 - from your sig, it does not look like you are set up for Drag racing. That is, if the only thing you have done to your '88 is lower it 1.5 inches...this does not help weight transfer to the rear. I realize you have a 306 with head work, etc. but I really think your suspension is causing your traction problems. __________________ 1992 LX 5.0 Convertible Red/Blk Gears, Exhaust, bolt-ons... R.H.C. #51

06-10-2002, 03:23 PM	#5
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	My car is lowered with removed front sway bar and steeda sub frame connectors. On Nittos I pull 2.0 60ft's On my slicks I pull 1.7 60ft's Your right its not an ideal set-up but it works for me. Later, __________________ 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

06-10-2002, 03:27 PM	#6
RED92LX50 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 220	I agree - those are great 60ft times! __________________ 1992 LX 5.0 Convertible Red/Blk Gears, Exhaust, bolt-ons... R.H.C. #51

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