Nittos vs BFG's - Page 2

fiveohpatrol · 03-10-2003, 09:10 PM

hey Coupe50h what size Weld did you put those on?

I had the same size in the Nitto dr and I think a large part of them not hooking was due to having them on only a 7.5" rim. It lost a decent amount of contact patch by being squeezed on that tiny rim.

I'd say a 275/50-15 needs atleast 8.5-9" wide wheel to take full advantage

Coupe50h · 03-10-2003, 10:41 PM

15x8 rim, but yea it bulges off these too a little, you just cant really go much bigger on these car's without serious modification's, i had to hammer all day to get these underneath, my e.t. streets fit fine though.

MiracleMax · 03-15-2003, 08:13 PM

Ha...BFG! why cause I sell'em and they got one of the best tire companies in the world backing them... Michelin, and these guys know a thing or two about tires.

stangposse · 03-16-2003, 07:14 PM

I've never used any Nitto drag radials on my car, but I have used 6 (six) sets of the BFG 255/50/16's in a span of 2 1/2 years. They hook really well but the treadwear is a joke. They are practically illegal tires when you 1st get them. Very close to the legal limit on tread. I would say that you would get 2500 miles on them before they become outright dangerous. They go bald quick and do not play well in the wet.

I swear by the street traction though! I will get 2 extra wheels, put the BFG's on and swap them on for the weekends.

sn95gt19 · 03-16-2003, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sn95gt19
i have never seen a nitto hook, i have seen bfg's hook time and time again though. bfg's all the way

i actually got a nitto to hook last night, this is what i did-
lowered tire pressure to 13psi
did long burnout at low rpm
(when the tire starts "clicking" roll out about 4ft)
launch at 3500 with the 150shot on

i was driving my buddies 98z28

won us $400 though

the clicking noise- when the tires get hot they make a clicking noise, make sure you do the burnout at 2500rpms.
TRUST ME, IT WORKS

89mustanglx · 03-18-2003, 01:07 AM

ok just trashed my Nittos after 5000 grueling miles and switched over to BFG drag radials. It's been 500 miles and the tread is half gone. They hook no better than the Nittos. At the cost of 330 bucks I stand by my vote for the Nittos.

Smiff

03-10-2003, 09:10 PM	#21
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	hey Coupe50h what size Weld did you put those on? I had the same size in the Nitto dr and I think a large part of them not hooking was due to having them on only a 7.5" rim. It lost a decent amount of contact patch by being squeezed on that tiny rim. I'd say a 275/50-15 needs atleast 8.5-9" wide wheel to take full advantage __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

03-10-2003, 10:41 PM	#22
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	15x8 rim, but yea it bulges off these too a little, you just cant really go much bigger on these car's without serious modification's, i had to hammer all day to get these underneath, my e.t. streets fit fine though. __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

03-15-2003, 08:13 PM	#23
MiracleMax Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Hayes, Va, USA Posts: 798	Ha...BFG! why cause I sell'em and they got one of the best tire companies in the world backing them... Michelin, and these guys know a thing or two about tires. __________________ 2002 5M GT (99% stock) 1991 5M LX (30% stock) patiently awaiting my satin silver 07 Mach 1, and don't forget the shaker

03-18-2003, 01:07 AM	#26
89mustanglx Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rockmart GA usa Posts: 24	ok just trashed my Nittos after 5000 grueling miles and switched over to BFG drag radials. It's been 500 miles and the tread is half gone. They hook no better than the Nittos. At the cost of 330 bucks I stand by my vote for the Nittos. Smiff __________________ 89 mustang lx 350 4 bolt main balanced neutral (barnette perf) Edelbrock Performer rpm heads Weiand 6-71 blower Super powershot nitrous plate kit (lots of other odds n ends) 442 rwhp (no NAWWZZZ) 512 rwtq (no NAWWWWWZZZZZ))

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03-16-2003, 07:14 PM	#24
stangposse Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 12	I've never used any Nitto drag radials on my car, but I have used 6 (six) sets of the BFG 255/50/16's in a span of 2 1/2 years. They hook really well but the treadwear is a joke. They are practically illegal tires when you 1st get them. Very close to the legal limit on tread. I would say that you would get 2500 miles on them before they become outright dangerous. They go bald quick and do not play well in the wet. I swear by the street traction though! I will get 2 extra wheels, put the BFG's on and swap them on for the weekends.