Best drag radials, MT or Nitto? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Blown355 · 04-02-2013, 07:10 PM

I'm looking for a set of drag radials to mount on my stock ZL1 wheels. After searching this site, the two I'm considering are the Mickey Thompson ET Street Radial II - 305/35/20's and the NITTO Extreme Performance NT05R Drag Radial - 315/35/20.
But looking at the two side by side, I'm having a hard time believing that the MT grips better than the Nittos. Am I on crack??

Tim B · 04-02-2013, 07:30 PM

I just ordered a set of the MT,s mainly due to Stephens recommendation. I got them thru Jegs and they should be here and mounted tomorrow. If the weather stays nice I should have some track results Friday night. Tim

Stephen12ZL1 · 04-02-2013, 07:42 PM

I have used both and must say there is something to the rubber compound itself vs the tread design. The Nittos aren't bad but the M/Ts are much stickier and overall better. You won't be disappointed with the M/T drag radial. The ones I have never tried are M&H drag radial(had used their racemaster bias ply many times with success) or Hoosier drag radial(have used the quick time pro with great results). The last two may not have sizes that will work well with our 17,18, or 20 inch options.

Rico · 04-02-2013, 07:48 PM

Would these be good for daily driving?

12 ZL1 #1725 · 04-02-2013, 08:23 PM

I've had both.... M/T definitely grip better... But don't like how the fit on a ZL1 rim... Rim sticks out further then tire.... Nt05R protect rim better.... But like I said M/T definitely hooks up better...

AZ-ZL1 · 04-02-2013, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rico

Would these be good for daily driving?

I'd like to know this too, some on the CTS forum say yes

Stephen12ZL1 · 04-02-2013, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZ-ZL1

I'd like to know this too, some on the CTS forum say yes

I'd say ok as long as it isn't too wet. My opinion is to get 18" wheels and swap rear wheels for the drag strip.

yotaman96 · 04-02-2013, 09:34 PM

I've had both. There's no comparison, the MT hook better.

Blown355 · 04-02-2013, 09:55 PM

MT it is. I appreciate everyone's input.

*mlee* · 04-02-2013, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blown355

MT it is. I appreciate everyone's input.

joes407 · 04-07-2013, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZ-ZL1

I'd like to know this too, some on the CTS forum say yes

ive had my nitto555r's on for about 2k miles and they drive great even in the rain. dry road launches they are 100% improvement although they will still break loose just not as bad as factory tires. the handling is a little sacrificed as on high speed tight turns it feels like the car just cant handle the G's as well as it did on all 4 goodyears. i put factory goodyears on front only and nitto555r's on back all factory size

yotaman96 · 04-07-2013, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joes407

ive had my nitto555r's on for about 2000k miles and they drive great even in the rain. dry road launches they are 100% improvement although they will still break loose just not as bad as factory tires. the handling is a little sacrificed as on high speed tight turns it feels like the car just cant handle the G's as well as it did on all 4 goodyears. i put factory goodyears on front only and nitto555r's on back all factory size

Two million miles is a lot.

tmandoug1 · 04-08-2013, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yotaman96

Two million miles is a lot.

Pro Stock John · 04-08-2013, 12:04 PM

MT's tend to hook better but wear out faster. Also look at the tread wear ratings of tires.

04-02-2013, 07:30 PM	#2
Tim B Drives: 2013 ZL1 / 2008 z51 vette Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 47	I just ordered a set of the MT,s mainly due to Stephens recommendation. I got them thru Jegs and they should be here and mounted tomorrow. If the weather stays nice I should have some track results Friday night. Tim __________________ 2013 Blk M6 ZL1 685 whp / 11.32 so far Last edited by Tim B; 04-02-2013 at 07:53 PM.

04-02-2013, 07:42 PM	#3
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	I have used both and must say there is something to the rubber compound itself vs the tread design. The Nittos aren't bad but the M/Ts are much stickier and overall better. You won't be disappointed with the M/T drag radial. The ones I have never tried are M&H drag radial(had used their racemaster bias ply many times with success) or Hoosier drag radial(have used the quick time pro with great results). The last two may not have sizes that will work well with our 17,18, or 20 inch options. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

04-02-2013, 08:23 PM	#5
12 ZL1 #1725 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Black 6M Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,117 View My Garage	I've had both.... M/T definitely grip better... But don't like how the fit on a ZL1 rim... Rim sticks out further then tire.... Nt05R protect rim better.... But like I said M/T definitely hooks up better... __________________ Sit Back and Enjoy The Ride!!

04-02-2013, 09:34 PM	#8
yotaman96 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS1LE 2000 Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 2,955 View My Garage	I've had both. There's no comparison, the MT hook better. __________________ 2017 Krypton Green SS 1LE Magnacharged 2000 Trans Am WS6 manual trans 2002 Trans Am 2015 Ram Crew Cab Cummins

04-02-2013, 09:55 PM	#9
Blown355 Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Austin TX Posts: 866	MT it is. I appreciate everyone's input. __________________ 2017 ZL1 A10 Redhot with stripe

04-02-2013, 07:10 PM	#1
Blown355 Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Austin TX Posts: 866	Best drag radials, MT or Nitto? I'm looking for a set of drag radials to mount on my stock ZL1 wheels. After searching this site, the two I'm considering are the Mickey Thompson ET Street Radial II - 305/35/20's and the NITTO Extreme Performance NT05R Drag Radial - 315/35/20. But looking at the two side by side, I'm having a hard time believing that the MT grips better than the Nittos. Am I on crack?? Attached Images __________________ 2017 ZL1 A10 Redhot with stripe

04-02-2013, 07:48 PM	#4
Rico Flying da helicopter Drives: Black SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: HI Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	Would these be good for daily driving?

04-08-2013, 12:04 PM	#14
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	MT's tend to hook better but wear out faster. Also look at the tread wear ratings of tires. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800