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derrickmanx1 · 12-03-2012, 09:44 AM

Who makes the best Drag Radial? I have an older set of bfg 275/50/15 that I need to replace.

99-LS1-SS · 12-03-2012, 10:29 AM

BFGoodrich and Nitto are up there for the best drag radials.

Marv D · 12-03-2012, 12:12 PM

I think you should clarify... Best for????
Street duty and some track time thrown in?
or Drag Radial class Track only heavy hitter (as in PSCA 275 radial class?)

hotrod 80 · 12-03-2012, 04:13 PM

Nitrous or turbo . The M/T pro seems to be the most popular around here at the track .

Super73 · 12-04-2012, 02:34 AM

Having owned a set of nitto's, bfg's and m/t's, my personal experience would be the m/t's over the other two as far as what works at the track.

Nitto's = mileage
Bfg's = a middle ground
M/t's = faster wear but faster track times
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derrickmanx1 · 12-04-2012, 06:06 AM

Thanks guys. Mine are old and tired. Just track duty. It's 60 miles to the nearest track though. I guess Bfg's ought to hold the 450-500 hp i'm expecting.

fastwillie 696969 · 12-04-2012, 07:56 AM

M/T sportmans drag radials 31x19x15 with tubes love them

rtk434 · 12-04-2012, 11:34 PM

The new m/t pro is the best dr out right now but really is a race only tire that happens to have a dot number. They do not make the pro in a 275/50 though,only a 275/60 right now. Lots of local x275 cars 60 footing 1.teens on them. The Hoosier is also a good tire but also not much of a street tire. They also have a much shorter life spam then the m/t. I've personally been 1.19 60' on a Hoosier with my Camaro. The original design m/t is by far the best all around dr. Great traction and pretty good life. I've been running drag radial classes with my car since 2000 and have tons of passes on all the different brands.
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Wasted Income · 12-05-2012, 05:56 PM

I wouldn't run anything other than the M/Ts. If you're running a drag radial, you want traction. The nittos suck in my experience. The Mickeys are soft and wear faster, but that's the price of admission if you want to hook on the street.

Street Smart · 12-06-2012, 10:13 AM

For drag racing its Mickeys hands down, i go just as fast with them as i do on slicks. They drive great, just wear out fast.

Street Smart · 12-06-2012, 10:21 AM

The only time i used a Nitto was on a car with 18s, a low profile tire, drove and handled really nice. Never really "hooked" hard, it was a 2000 Camaro with 480 to the wheels.

derrickmanx1 · 12-06-2012, 11:50 AM

Sounds like Mickey Thompsons. Thanks fellas.

BR3W CITY · 12-08-2012, 12:24 PM

I've got mickeys (dot streets) and I like them, and they've done street duty without a problem if it matters.

KQQL IT · 12-09-2012, 02:04 AM

I have Hoosier's that have foot braked a 1.67 with sbc and 4100# truck
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moggey01 · 12-09-2012, 11:56 PM

Like they said above ,everyone is using the M/T drag radials around here. Looks like the new 275 one is killer.

flamingbig10 · 12-10-2012, 09:56 PM

Im running nittos on my daily driver, they hook well on the track but i'm only making 350 to wheel, and they cut a 1.85 60ft, my e/t streets best was a 1.90

12-03-2012, 09:44 AM	#1
derrickmanx1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Rising Star, Tx Posts: 249	Who makes the best Drag Radial??? Who makes the best Drag Radial? I have an older set of bfg 275/50/15 that I need to replace. __________________ NAME: TRAVIS TRUCK: BRUISER 71 C/10 SWB 3.5/5" drop 4.11 GEARS. F.A.S.T. BBC 408 496hp/479ft/lb JAKES 4L80E TCI TCU PTC 10.5" 2800 STALL My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...30#post5779530

12-03-2012, 10:29 AM	#2
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12-03-2012, 12:12 PM	#3
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: Who makes the best Drag Radial??? I think you should clarify... Best for???? Street duty and some track time thrown in? or Drag Radial class Track only heavy hitter (as in PSCA 275 radial class?) __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

12-03-2012, 04:13 PM	#4
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12-04-2012, 02:34 AM	#5
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: Who makes the best Drag Radial??? Having owned a set of nitto's, bfg's and m/t's, my personal experience would be the m/t's over the other two as far as what works at the track. Nitto's = mileage Bfg's = a middle ground M/t's = faster wear but faster track times Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

12-04-2012, 06:06 AM	#6
derrickmanx1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Rising Star, Tx Posts: 249	Re: Who makes the best Drag Radial??? Thanks guys. Mine are old and tired. Just track duty. It's 60 miles to the nearest track though. I guess Bfg's ought to hold the 450-500 hp i'm expecting. __________________ NAME: TRAVIS TRUCK: BRUISER 71 C/10 SWB 3.5/5" drop 4.11 GEARS. F.A.S.T. BBC 408 496hp/479ft/lb JAKES 4L80E TCI TCU PTC 10.5" 2800 STALL My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...30#post5779530

12-04-2012, 07:56 AM	#7
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Who makes the best Drag Radial??? M/T sportmans drag radials 31x19x15 with tubes love them Attached Images __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

12-04-2012, 11:34 PM	#8
rtk434 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bechtelsville PA Posts: 54	Re: Who makes the best Drag Radial??? The new m/t pro is the best dr out right now but really is a race only tire that happens to have a dot number. They do not make the pro in a 275/50 though,only a 275/60 right now. Lots of local x275 cars 60 footing 1.teens on them. The Hoosier is also a good tire but also not much of a street tire. They also have a much shorter life spam then the m/t. I've personally been 1.19 60' on a Hoosier with my Camaro. The original design m/t is by far the best all around dr. Great traction and pretty good life. I've been running drag radial classes with my car since 2000 and have tons of passes on all the different brands. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeff Moyer 65 LWB fleetside 292 4 speed 85 Camaro 436" SBC with a little nitrous 8.12 @ 169 in street trim

12-05-2012, 05:56 PM	#9
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Who makes the best Drag Radial??? I wouldn't run anything other than the M/Ts. If you're running a drag radial, you want traction. The nittos suck in my experience. The Mickeys are soft and wear faster, but that's the price of admission if you want to hook on the street. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2016 Ford Explorer Sport - Twin Turbskis 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

12-06-2012, 10:13 AM	#10
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: Who makes the best Drag Radial??? For drag racing its Mickeys hands down, i go just as fast with them as i do on slicks. They drive great, just wear out fast. __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

12-06-2012, 10:21 AM	#11
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: Who makes the best Drag Radial??? The only time i used a Nitto was on a car with 18s, a low profile tire, drove and handled really nice. Never really "hooked" hard, it was a 2000 Camaro with 480 to the wheels. __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

12-06-2012, 11:50 AM	#12
derrickmanx1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Rising Star, Tx Posts: 249	Re: Who makes the best Drag Radial??? Sounds like Mickey Thompsons. Thanks fellas. __________________ NAME: TRAVIS TRUCK: BRUISER 71 C/10 SWB 3.5/5" drop 4.11 GEARS. F.A.S.T. BBC 408 496hp/479ft/lb JAKES 4L80E TCI TCU PTC 10.5" 2800 STALL My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...30#post5779530

12-08-2012, 12:24 PM	#13
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12-09-2012, 02:04 AM	#14
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12-09-2012, 11:56 PM	#15
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