Nitto 555R Drag Radial Vs BF Goodrich TA Drag Radials

[Siegel1719]

Whats the best tire of the two for mostly street use but some track use. I know the nittos would last alot longer but im worried about how they would hook. The will be 275 60 15 and will be on a 85 Camaro with about a 600hp BBC on spray. Full suspension mods(Rod Ended Control Arms, LCARB's, Torque Arm, Springs, Adjustable Struts) on a stock style suspension.

Thanks
Jeremy

[Sean]

You will need the mickey. the F car needs alot of tire to hook. I would go hoosier or Mickey.

[1BADAIR]

get nitto's for the street if you drive it alot and street radials, et street or drags for the strip

[QUASAR]

The nitto drag radial makes a better road race tire than it does drag race. (for real...) It blows hairy donkey balls on the street. BFG at a minimum... mickey or hoosier drag preferred.

The only time nittos worked alright was when they were wore down to a full slick, had almost no air pressure and lots of heat in them.

[Siegel1719]

Ya would like to go Mickey's but my best friend is the manager at Discount Tire and they dont carry them. Can anyone hook me up with a deal on the Mickey Thompson Drag Radials. Like Maybe $350 OTD just the tires dont need the mounted or anything. Or even hook up on the Hoosiers

Thanks
Jeremy

[AutoRoc]

You're not going to smile with Nitto Drags and a 600hp BBC with spray.

Hoosier or M/T. I doubt tire wear and gas mileage are really an issue if you're building a car like that. A nitto isn't even considered safe with that much power on the street.

Edit: Oh...I have both and it's rare to see my nittos on now that I have a sticky tire. If ever...it's just to see what I can do on them..which is to say..not a lot.

[Siegel1719]

Well guys went with the 275 60 15 MT Drag Radials. More then i wanted to spend but summit finally get them off back order. Will have pics hopefully saturday or early next week.

[$uperstang]

Good choice you'll be happy.