New Nittos arrived

[mtcwby]

Originally Posted by jrpxxii

Here is a pic of the rears for comparison. Yes they are drag radials and will be used at track as soon as Spring arrives.

jrpxxii, what trailing arms and toe rods are you using? I noticed them in the pic and they look great!!

[BLK2SS]

Originally Posted by mtcwby

jrpxxii, what trailing arms and toe rods are you using? I noticed them in the pic and they look great!!

They look like the Spohn arms and rods.

[2010 SSRS]

Hoosier QTP's are awesome, I have them on my 502 IROC.

[jrpxxii]

They are Spohn and I have the Eibach Pro Kit with Springs and Sway Bars installed. I am currently installing Pedders Drag Kit 2 and putting BMR Chassis braces and Tunnel Brace on as well.

[2010SSRS]

Originally Posted by orange10s.c.

Yeah tread wear is only 100. Stay out of the rain.

rated or literally 100 miles?

[rodimus prime]

I had nitto drs on my 4th gen with 17" wheels. I had to heat the living hell out of them to get them to hook, but they did a great job. Just need to be properly heated. Or they did in my case anyways.

[JohnInSoCal]

Originally Posted by 69 Camaro 09

Drag radials are great, i run an 11.9 @116 in my 010 and don't slip at all!

which drag radials and size were you running ? thanks.

[69 Camaro 09]

Originally Posted by JohnInSoCal

which drag radials and size were you running ? thanks.

305/45/18 Mickey Thompsons ET Street DRs

[jrpxxii]

2010RSSS 100 is not miles it is a rating of wear. Depends on your usage for how long they will last. If only using them on the street you will get several thousands of miles out of them. If you are using them at the track, not so long.

[mtcwby]

Originally Posted by jrpxxii

These are pure performance tires, you should not expect to do any touring with these... I have read several post of people saying drag radials don't hook well and this is with all brands I am speaking of, but I hope they understand that they will not hook right out of the gate as they need some time on them and heat cycles to get where they will perform as they are supposed too.

If you order Nitto drag radials from discounttiredirect.com, you can have them Heat Cycle the tires before they send them to you. Much easier than you having to get them to perfect temps yourself. I think they charge $15 to do this. It is done with a machine, not on a car, so you don't have to wear precious rubber off them just to break them in. Doing this will also make them last longer. Here's the link describing this process:
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...eatCycling.jsp

[lsgun]

I ran Nittos on my 99 and swear by them.. that tire hooked better than anything else I have used.. even in the rain... It may spin, but let off of the gas and the grip snaps back.. adn lasted for about a year. Never felt safer than when running Nittos

[Merc]

Originally Posted by 69 Camaro 09

I was at the track this last weekend, i dont know what kind of power you are putting out but a 2009 challenger with a maggie (no other mods) couldnt hook with those Nittos. Also i have read other places around the forum much of the same.

BUT if you are stock and just really want to hook, i think they will be fine.

Seem to recall an 11.38 with Nitto's on. That would be hauling the mail.
I tried 3 different sets of Vette 18' rims with out sucess.

[Nine Ball]

I've run 10s in a previous car on those Nitto drag radials. That was also with a 6-speed manual. Of course, those were 18s, not 20s. They just need a short burnout at the track to grip well.