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BeardWS6 · 03-09-2013, 10:24 PM

I`m making awesome power and need a good drag radial for the car. I`m wanting a 315 instead of a 305 for her. What is your thoughts on this? Thanks!! First and second gear don`t exist and 3rd spins good....Auto This car is amazing to drive.. Sorry, i messed up on the topic. I`m wanting something like a nitto 555R type tire. Car is pure street car, no track.

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Trackman · 03-09-2013, 11:02 PM

Not sure there are any 315 drags out there.
M&H make a 325 in a 17 and 18.
With proper technique I'm sure a 305 DR will hook up.

BeardWS6 · 03-09-2013, 11:09 PM

Sorry, I meant a street radial tire for traction. I just realize I posted incorrectly. I know nitto makes a 555R, but I want to drive the car on the street as safe as I can.

Vangres · 03-10-2013, 12:07 AM

To make use of 705 rwhp in my opinion you would need MT 305/35 20" on the rears, otherwise go for Michelins super sports with 315/35 20" in the rears

CanadianZL1#992 · 03-10-2013, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Trackman

Not sure there are any 315 drags out there.
M&H make a 325 in a 17 and 18.
With proper technique I'm sure a 305 DR will hook up.

I bought the nitto NT05r drag radials (315/35R20) won't know if they are any good for a couple of month yet!! I only drive the car in good weather and take it to the track on the odd weekend. I will probably put nitto 555R's on the front.

Stephen12ZL1 · 03-10-2013, 08:45 AM

Mickey Thompson Drag Radials all the way!

Stephen12ZL1 · 03-10-2013, 08:46 AM

ok...for more street use...Michelin Pilot sper sports or the Nittos above

DrkPhx · 03-10-2013, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by NVmyZL1

They are decent but, based on my experience, do not perform as well as the M/T's. even with the extra diameter.

Those look like the newer Nitto DR based on the tread pattern which are supposed to be better than the original and more comparable to the MT. I may check those out or just go with the MT.

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

Mickey Thompson Drag Radials all the way!

FYI - The Hoosier DR hooks much better than the MT DR; but wears incredibly fast if driven on the street. They're also 5-7-lbs lighter compared to the MT version in the same sizes. MT just came out with a Radial Pro but it's a 275/15 size only that is supposed to be better than the Hoosier.

Stephen12ZL1 · 03-10-2013, 09:20 AM

315/30-18 is the only thing close I see that would fit in 18". only 26.0 diameter.
http://www.hoosiertire.com/specdrag....0Drag%20Radial

DrkPhx · 03-10-2013, 09:56 AM

Yeah, they need to make bigger sizes in that tire. They flat out hook.

BeardWS6 · 03-10-2013, 11:16 AM

i don`t want to buy another wheel and the car is a street car only. I want the best tire I can get for my 20x11 wheels for traction and want a nice look. What about BF Goodrich radial? I want 315 for the nice look out back on the car. Nitto`s look good and come in a 315. My wife drives the car a little, we try our best to stay out of the rain in it. I`m going to look up the Michelin tires

Stephen12ZL1 · 03-10-2013, 01:46 PM

michelin pilot super sports then.... 315 rear and 285(like stock) front

Vangres · 03-10-2013, 01:55 PM

BF goodrich has a low limit top speed I already looked into it....
Well assuming you will never go above 168mph
Thats why if you want the best compromise for 315 just go Michelin its unlimited top speed (again assuming you track/drag whatever)

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...35&diameter=20

BeardWS6 · 03-10-2013, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Vangres

BF goodrich has a low limit top speed I already looked into it....
Well assuming you will never go above 168mph
Thats why if you want the best compromise for 315 just go Michelin its unlimited top speed (again assuming you track/drag whatever)

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...35&diameter=20

Which Michelin would you recommend. I do like them from what I can see and would be safe for the wife to drive the car.

03-09-2013, 10:24 PM	#1
BeardWS6 Drives: 01 WS6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 263	What is the Best Drag Radial for our cars? I`m making awesome power and need a good drag radial for the car. I`m wanting a 315 instead of a 305 for her. What is your thoughts on this? Thanks!! First and second gear don`t exist and 3rd spins good....Auto This car is amazing to drive.. Sorry, i messed up on the topic. I`m wanting something like a nitto 555R type tire. Car is pure street car, no track. 705rwhp 694rwtrq auto __________________ 2013 Red ZL1 Auto modded 2015 C7 ZO6 Luguna Blue stock Last edited by BeardWS6; 03-09-2013 at 11:12 PM.

03-09-2013, 11:09 PM	#3
BeardWS6 Drives: 01 WS6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 263	Sorry, I meant a street radial tire for traction. I just realize I posted incorrectly. I know nitto makes a 555R, but I want to drive the car on the street as safe as I can. __________________ 2013 Red ZL1 Auto modded 2015 C7 ZO6 Luguna Blue stock

03-10-2013, 08:45 AM	#6
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	Mickey Thompson Drag Radials all the way! __________________ '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)

03-10-2013, 08:46 AM	#7
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	ok...for more street use...Michelin Pilot sper sports or the Nittos above __________________ '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)

03-10-2013, 11:16 AM	#11
BeardWS6 Drives: 01 WS6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 263	i don`t want to buy another wheel and the car is a street car only. I want the best tire I can get for my 20x11 wheels for traction and want a nice look. What about BF Goodrich radial? I want 315 for the nice look out back on the car. Nitto`s look good and come in a 315. My wife drives the car a little, we try our best to stay out of the rain in it. I`m going to look up the Michelin tires __________________ 2013 Red ZL1 Auto modded 2015 C7 ZO6 Luguna Blue stock

03-09-2013, 11:02 PM	#2
Trackman Drives: 67RS Camaro ,Black 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,408	Not sure there are any 315 drags out there. M&H make a 325 in a 17 and 18. With proper technique I'm sure a 305 DR will hook up.

03-10-2013, 12:07 AM	#4
Vangres Timed Rage Drives: Mercedes Benz 300 C sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 488 View My Garage	To make use of 705 rwhp in my opinion you would need MT 305/35 20" on the rears, otherwise go for Michelins super sports with 315/35 20" in the rears

03-10-2013, 09:20 AM	#9
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	315/30-18 is the only thing close I see that would fit in 18". only 26.0 diameter. http://www.hoosiertire.com/specdrag....0Drag%20Radial __________________ '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)

03-10-2013, 09:56 AM	#10
DrkPhx Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 / 2006 TB SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MN Posts: 2,250	Yeah, they need to make bigger sizes in that tire. They flat out hook.

03-10-2013, 01:46 PM	#12
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	michelin pilot super sports then.... 315 rear and 285(like stock) front __________________ '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)

03-10-2013, 01:55 PM	#13
Vangres Timed Rage Drives: Mercedes Benz 300 C sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 488 View My Garage	BF goodrich has a low limit top speed I already looked into it.... Well assuming you will never go above 168mph Thats why if you want the best compromise for 315 just go Michelin its unlimited top speed (again assuming you track/drag whatever) http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...35&diameter=20