show me the way!

sdd228 · 03-27-2004, 08:16 PM

OK. I am looking for DR's, its as easy as that. I usually order from Jegs or summit. So if anyone can give me their opinions as to what tire to buy that would be great. I have 16 inch pony rim,s so if you could give me exact tire sizes that would be great. I ran a 13.2 at 112 last year with street tires. I need to be in the 12's this year. I think DR's will do that for me. thanks

jim

Dark_5.0 · 03-27-2004, 10:58 PM

245/50/16's Nitto drag radials...............The BF Goodrich drag radials hook better but dont hold up for long.

sdd228 · 03-27-2004, 11:17 PM

thanks, what can i expect to pay for these? any place cheaper to buy from? 12's here I come!

OH Yeah I am using my brothers log-in name. that isnt my car in the description below!

sedanman · 03-28-2004, 12:00 AM

I usually get mine at sears they price match and they can usually get them in a couple of days and you don't have to pay shipping. They only carry BFG though and they are 255/50/16's I have had three sets of BFG's and one set of nittos the bfg's hook harder but wear out in about half the time. I got 15K from my nittos, and about 7-8K out of the BFG's. Also the nittos are ok in the rain the bfgs suck in the rain.

sdd228 · 03-28-2004, 10:00 AM

great info, thanks! that being said, is the difference in stickiness between the 2 worthy of getting the bfg's if they only last 1/2 the time? OR will i still see a significant difference using the nittos and last twice as long? thanks a lot. i just want to benefit from having both; traction and a long tread life.

sedanman · 03-29-2004, 12:45 AM

If you drive it a lot on the street get the nitto's for sure. If its a weekend only and nice day deal go with the BFG's. Also the nittos handle nice the BFG kinda sway in the back. Like I said though for a street car nitto's are the only way to go. I use the BFG's because my car is only driven on nice days and gets about 3-5k a year. That and I am trying to hold down alot of power for on the street.

sdd228 · 04-01-2004, 02:52 PM

thanks for replie. looks like i will get nittos! should help out in the street more so than regular street tires. and help out at the strip too!

Scrapla · 04-01-2004, 08:20 PM

Nittos are a great tire I know a few people who use them at the track and also for daily driving and ive heard no complaints about them, hope ya like em.

sedanman · 04-02-2004, 07:13 PM

Nitto's are a great choice for your power and they work great when they are warm. I loved them on the street when I only had 280ish rwhp.

sdd228 · 04-04-2004, 04:04 PM

i am actually using my bro's username with his ride info at bottom. i have the holley systemax II kit with all boltons etc.. fastest i have run on street tires with a 75 shot is 13.2 @ 112. I bet these tires would still be fine for the power im making, right? Im calling jegs this week unless you know of any place cheaper. thanks,

jim

sedanman · 04-05-2004, 06:58 PM

Sounds good to me you might try discount tire if you want somewhere local (if they have them in your area).

blue oval 50h · 04-06-2004, 10:53 PM

I would use a tire with more sidewall, and alil wider. But with a 16" your limited.

sedanman · 04-06-2004, 11:26 PM

Yeah with 16's 245/50/16's for nittos is as good as you get. And 255/50/16 BFG's are as big as you get. Remember ponys are only 7 inches wide.

03-27-2004, 08:16 PM	#1
sdd228 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: penfield, ny, u.s. Posts: 78	show me the way! OK. I am looking for DR's, its as easy as that. I usually order from Jegs or summit. So if anyone can give me their opinions as to what tire to buy that would be great. I have 16 inch pony rim,s so if you could give me exact tire sizes that would be great. I ran a 13.2 at 112 last year with street tires. I need to be in the 12's this year. I think DR's will do that for me. thanks jim __________________ '89 lx 5.0-FLowmasters, H-pipe with cats, 373's, pulleys, BBk headers Best 1/4 mile- 14.1 @98 mph (67 deg. 90+ humidity) Married and bought the new mods... Nitto DR's 245/50R16 NOS hopefully 100 shot

03-27-2004, 10:58 PM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	245/50/16's Nitto drag radials...............The BF Goodrich drag radials hook better but dont hold up for long. __________________ 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

03-27-2004, 11:17 PM	#3
sdd228 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: penfield, ny, u.s. Posts: 78	thanks, what can i expect to pay for these? any place cheaper to buy from? 12's here I come! OH Yeah I am using my brothers log-in name. that isnt my car in the description below! __________________ '89 lx 5.0-FLowmasters, H-pipe with cats, 373's, pulleys, BBk headers Best 1/4 mile- 14.1 @98 mph (67 deg. 90+ humidity) Married and bought the new mods... Nitto DR's 245/50R16 NOS hopefully 100 shot

03-28-2004, 12:00 AM	#4
sedanman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 963	I usually get mine at sears they price match and they can usually get them in a couple of days and you don't have to pay shipping. They only carry BFG though and they are 255/50/16's I have had three sets of BFG's and one set of nittos the bfg's hook harder but wear out in about half the time. I got 15K from my nittos, and about 7-8K out of the BFG's. Also the nittos are ok in the rain the bfgs suck in the rain. __________________ 04 Screamin Yellow Cobra KB 2.4 (585/556 pump 626/666 race) 00R brakes, DFX clutch, Level 5's, return fuel system, Lts with 3" exhuast, FR500 wheels and all the other fun stuff. GONE 1991 Lx sedan 5.0, 5spd (Liberty proshifted TKO) S-trim, Ported TF heads everything parted out.

03-28-2004, 10:00 AM	#5
sdd228 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: penfield, ny, u.s. Posts: 78	great info, thanks! that being said, is the difference in stickiness between the 2 worthy of getting the bfg's if they only last 1/2 the time? OR will i still see a significant difference using the nittos and last twice as long? thanks a lot. i just want to benefit from having both; traction and a long tread life. __________________ '89 lx 5.0-FLowmasters, H-pipe with cats, 373's, pulleys, BBk headers Best 1/4 mile- 14.1 @98 mph (67 deg. 90+ humidity) Married and bought the new mods... Nitto DR's 245/50R16 NOS hopefully 100 shot

03-29-2004, 12:45 AM	#6
sedanman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 963	If you drive it a lot on the street get the nitto's for sure. If its a weekend only and nice day deal go with the BFG's. Also the nittos handle nice the BFG kinda sway in the back. Like I said though for a street car nitto's are the only way to go. I use the BFG's because my car is only driven on nice days and gets about 3-5k a year. That and I am trying to hold down alot of power for on the street. __________________ 04 Screamin Yellow Cobra KB 2.4 (585/556 pump 626/666 race) 00R brakes, DFX clutch, Level 5's, return fuel system, Lts with 3" exhuast, FR500 wheels and all the other fun stuff. GONE 1991 Lx sedan 5.0, 5spd (Liberty proshifted TKO) S-trim, Ported TF heads everything parted out.

04-01-2004, 02:52 PM	#7
sdd228 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: penfield, ny, u.s. Posts: 78	thanks for replie. looks like i will get nittos! should help out in the street more so than regular street tires. and help out at the strip too! __________________ '89 lx 5.0-FLowmasters, H-pipe with cats, 373's, pulleys, BBk headers Best 1/4 mile- 14.1 @98 mph (67 deg. 90+ humidity) Married and bought the new mods... Nitto DR's 245/50R16 NOS hopefully 100 shot

04-01-2004, 08:20 PM	#8
Scrapla Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 532	Nittos are a great tire I know a few people who use them at the track and also for daily driving and ive heard no complaints about them, hope ya like em. __________________ 90gt 347 and some bolt ons :-) RICE HATERS MEMBER #73

04-02-2004, 07:13 PM	#9
sedanman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 963	Nitto's are a great choice for your power and they work great when they are warm. I loved them on the street when I only had 280ish rwhp. __________________ 04 Screamin Yellow Cobra KB 2.4 (585/556 pump 626/666 race) 00R brakes, DFX clutch, Level 5's, return fuel system, Lts with 3" exhuast, FR500 wheels and all the other fun stuff. GONE 1991 Lx sedan 5.0, 5spd (Liberty proshifted TKO) S-trim, Ported TF heads everything parted out.

04-04-2004, 04:04 PM	#10
sdd228 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: penfield, ny, u.s. Posts: 78	i am actually using my bro's username with his ride info at bottom. i have the holley systemax II kit with all boltons etc.. fastest i have run on street tires with a 75 shot is 13.2 @ 112. I bet these tires would still be fine for the power im making, right? Im calling jegs this week unless you know of any place cheaper. thanks, jim __________________ '89 lx 5.0-FLowmasters, H-pipe with cats, 373's, pulleys, BBk headers Best 1/4 mile- 14.1 @98 mph (67 deg. 90+ humidity) Married and bought the new mods... Nitto DR's 245/50R16 NOS hopefully 100 shot

04-05-2004, 06:58 PM	#11
sedanman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 963	Sounds good to me you might try discount tire if you want somewhere local (if they have them in your area). __________________ 04 Screamin Yellow Cobra KB 2.4 (585/556 pump 626/666 race) 00R brakes, DFX clutch, Level 5's, return fuel system, Lts with 3" exhuast, FR500 wheels and all the other fun stuff. GONE 1991 Lx sedan 5.0, 5spd (Liberty proshifted TKO) S-trim, Ported TF heads everything parted out.

04-06-2004, 10:53 PM	#12
blue oval 50h Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: NJ Posts: 219	I would use a tire with more sidewall, and alil wider. But with a 16" your limited. __________________ 347- 10.63@128 N/A

04-06-2004, 11:26 PM	#13
sedanman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 963	Yeah with 16's 245/50/16's for nittos is as good as you get. And 255/50/16 BFG's are as big as you get. Remember ponys are only 7 inches wide. __________________ 04 Screamin Yellow Cobra KB 2.4 (585/556 pump 626/666 race) 00R brakes, DFX clutch, Level 5's, return fuel system, Lts with 3" exhuast, FR500 wheels and all the other fun stuff. GONE 1991 Lx sedan 5.0, 5spd (Liberty proshifted TKO) S-trim, Ported TF heads everything parted out.

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