Who is running Nitto DRs on a daily driver?
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I'm thinking about switching to Nitto 555R drag radials for everyday use. Is anyone here running those on the street daily? What are your opinions regarding traction (wet & dry)? This is what I considering:
18x10 Chrome Bullitts
Nitto 555R 305/45-18
18x10 Chrome Bullitts
Nitto 555R 305/45-18
#2
large guy in Austin Powers, thats my future setup exactly!!!
i was about to make a poll to see what people think, that plus springs, or cams. grrrrrr....... you are reading my mind.
hahahaha, it changed xxbastardxx to "large guy in Austin Powers" i love it. lol.
i was about to make a poll to see what people think, that plus springs, or cams. grrrrrr....... you are reading my mind.
hahahaha, it changed xxbastardxx to "large guy in Austin Powers" i love it. lol.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(emperorjordan @ May 3, 2006, 10:42 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>i was about to make a poll to see what people think, that plus springs, or cams. grrrrrr....... you are reading my mind.[/b][/quote]
Well, if I go this route, I'll have a pair of 17x9 chrome bullitts, with 275/50-17 Nitto 450 rubber available to sell. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_mrgreen.gif[/img]
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(stkdidy @ May 3, 2006, 10:43 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
don, you have PM
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Got it, thanks...
Well, if I go this route, I'll have a pair of 17x9 chrome bullitts, with 275/50-17 Nitto 450 rubber available to sell. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_mrgreen.gif[/img]
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(stkdidy @ May 3, 2006, 10:43 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
don, you have PM
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Got it, thanks...
#5
I was looking at the same tires for a set of
Raceline GT 18X10s
For the price I also like the
Anthracite FR500 Wheel
and
Chrome Shelby Mustang GT500 Wheel
but they wont fit these tires...
Raceline GT 18X10s
For the price I also like the
Anthracite FR500 Wheel
and
Chrome Shelby Mustang GT500 Wheel
but they wont fit these tires...
#6
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(CDGun @ May 3, 2006, 11:26 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
I was looking at the same tires for a set of
Raceline GT 18X10s
For the price I also like the
Anthracite FR500 Wheel
and
Chrome Shelby Mustang GT500 Wheel
but they wont fit these tires...
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Nitto says the 305/45-18 will fit a 9.5" wheel... so I think the chrome GT500's would work for you. Unless of course, you're looking at the 305/35-18s.
I was looking at the same tires for a set of
Raceline GT 18X10s
For the price I also like the
Anthracite FR500 Wheel
and
Chrome Shelby Mustang GT500 Wheel
but they wont fit these tires...
[/b][/quote]
Nitto says the 305/45-18 will fit a 9.5" wheel... so I think the chrome GT500's would work for you. Unless of course, you're looking at the 305/35-18s.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(emperorjordan @ May 3, 2006, 11:36 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
doug... your car is only getting sexier..... im gonna have to come down there when its back together and gawk and stare.
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doug??? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/headscratch.gif[/img]
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(CDGun @ May 3, 2006, 11:37 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
I didn't see those, that sure would fill the wheel well I was looking at the 35's
have you figured out what that would do to your gearing?
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I'm running 4.10s and 275/50-17s already (~27.9" dia), and with the blower they just roast on the street. The 305/45s are more than an inch wider and almost an inch taller, and being DRs I'm assuming they will stick better than what I have now.
doug... your car is only getting sexier..... im gonna have to come down there when its back together and gawk and stare.
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doug??? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/headscratch.gif[/img]
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(CDGun @ May 3, 2006, 11:37 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
I didn't see those, that sure would fill the wheel well I was looking at the 35's
have you figured out what that would do to your gearing?
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I'm running 4.10s and 275/50-17s already (~27.9" dia), and with the blower they just roast on the street. The 305/45s are more than an inch wider and almost an inch taller, and being DRs I'm assuming they will stick better than what I have now.
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We run'em, eh, at least we did when it was running. We will be up again soon.
Derek
Derek
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(dhof303 @ May 3, 2006, 1:16 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
We run'em, eh, at least we did when it was running. We will be up again soon.
Derek
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Those look new... did you always run them on the street?
We run'em, eh, at least we did when it was running. We will be up again soon.
Derek
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Those look new... did you always run them on the street?
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We ran them as long as our turbo motor lasted, and we will run them again daily.
Derek
Derek
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I've got the 305/35/18's on my daily driver. In the dry they are obviously very sticky but they are amazingly good in the rain too. I think my nitto DR's are better in the rain than my stock tires.
#15
Thread Starter
That's good to hear!!
#16
shifty, can you post exactly what you have on your car in that department again, tire brand, model, size, where you got the rims, what springs, and anything else i need to know to copy you exactly? thank you!
also, any rubbing or other little things you have noticed/wished you had done.
also, any rubbing or other little things you have noticed/wished you had done.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(dhof303 @ May 3, 2006, 3:16 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
We run'em, eh, at least we did when it was running. We will be up again soon.
Derek
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I want these 305s BAD. Will they rub the fender with Steeda springs? I do hope they do not say Drag Radials on the side because I will pass if they do. Please advise..
We run'em, eh, at least we did when it was running. We will be up again soon.
Derek
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I want these 305s BAD. Will they rub the fender with Steeda springs? I do hope they do not say Drag Radials on the side because I will pass if they do. Please advise..
#19
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It won't cause me any problems.
#20
I have done some research
Im looking into this set up Raceline GT Wheels
Back 18X10 with Nitto 555R 305/45R18's
Front 18X8 with Nitto 555 245/45ZR18's
Only down fall to jack the back of the car you need 4 jacks!
you have to lift the suspension and then lift the body off the suspension.
So if theres a flat it means you must call a tow truck...
Im looking into this set up Raceline GT Wheels
Back 18X10 with Nitto 555R 305/45R18's
Front 18X8 with Nitto 555 245/45ZR18's
Only down fall to jack the back of the car you need 4 jacks!
you have to lift the suspension and then lift the body off the suspension.
So if theres a flat it means you must call a tow truck...