i found a set of nitto nt555 on white pony wheels on craigslist they look to be pretty wore but they should have a few passes on them. the guy wants 75 is it worth it? i always wanted to run my car down the strip but never had the chance and i was wondering if these would be better then my bfg radial t/a's on the strip?
The NT555 are better than regular street tires, but if you need something to hook, save the $75 and wait for a set of MT Drag Radails, it'll be more money but far better spent!
I use the NT555's for the street. They are far safer than regular street tires (less tendency to go sideways on a power shift). Track use not so much. If I go to the track, I swap to the MT DR's. They are an incredible track tire.
i found a pair of slicks there on 10 hole wheels and he wants 200 i dont have that much power but it dose have enought to kick it sideway from a dead stop
Keep in mind that running slicks requires long studs and a driveshaft loop
oh ok i didnt know that thanks i might just go with the nt555 and if they dont make it to the track ill tkae them with me in may to ocean city for crusing weekend and burn them off
ET streets and Quick time pros work very well.
ok thanks
I use to run 28 by 10.5 on stock 10 holes with no probs on my 85
Here is a good pic of how well they fit.
(http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j336/SirChirpAlot/ETstreets.jpg)
ok well my car is an 87 and i have a mustang 8.8 in so with the right wheel i can get a little fatter tire in there
28/10.5 is about as big as you can go.
I run 28/11.5 on my wifes 85 stang
Aren't the Quick Time Pros a bias-ply?
Yeah and a bitch to drive on if you get caught in the rain.
Do you run bias ply tires up fron as well? I've been advised that mis-matching them with a radial is a no-no....
Ive run both bias and radials on the front with the quick time pros. The radials handle a whole lot better on the street. The car sees limited street time (less than 500 miles a year) so im not super worried. Also, its pretty much a drag car with an inspection sticker.:mullet:
It can be a pretty scary ride when they're mixed! The dramatic difference in side wall stiffness (or lack thereof for the bias ply) can lead to control issues.
I have some wheel and tires for sale if anyone is intrested...
(2) 275/50/15 BFG DR on Black 10 holes
(2) 225/60/15 on Black 10 holes
(2) 26/10.0/15 ET Drags on Black 10 holes
I ran the BFG's and the 225's together on the street... have around 2,000 miles on them... I bought them new
The slicks I bought used, and the tread look to have many runs left... the little tread dots still have depth in them... I'm going a different route and don't need these anymore.... I just had the rims on the BFG's and 225's powder coated during the summer and are in excellent condition...
sorry to high jack your thread... I was just about to put them on craigslist when I read this thread.... I'd rather a forum member get these, than a stranger... $500.00 for all 6 picked up
I run Sportsman Pro's front and back.
Et streets i will use at the track and sometimes on the street.
I got cought in storm with ET's on the car and found a safe place to get off the road real fast.
I run M&H Racemasters on the back of the Mustang. They've been on the car for the last 4000+ miles and have seen rain 3 or 4 times. As long as your not driving at 55+ through standing puddles you'll be OK. Guys have pushed the exact tire in the exact size I have to 1.4 60 foots. I have to do some adjusting on the Mustang to get the rear end to stop unloading at 30-40 feet. It's cost me both 60 foot time AND trap speed. The lower arm relocation brackets are on order.... I WILL get 11's out of this car with low boost and 3.73's. I swear it!