Largest Rear Nitto Drag Radials That Fit?

[331_mustang]

Hi. Looking to find out the largest Nitto drag radials any of you guys are running on the rear.

I haven't finalized my wheel decision yet, so I'd like to hear from guys running either 18x10 or 17x10.5 wheels.

Pics would be a great help.

And any description of mods (i.e. reverse the quad shock, wheel spacers, etc.) you had to do to accomodate the width.

Thanks guys!

 

[BlownFiveLiter]

I don't know Nitto's sizes off hand, but I'd imagine a 315/30/18 or 315/35/17 would be the widest you could fit. It typically does require flipping, or removing the quad shocks in order to have enough clearance.

Edit: I'm gonna toss this one in tech, since it's bordering on asking what mods are necessary to accomodate the additional width of the tires.

 

[Venom351R]

Im running 315's on a 17X10.5 rim. Nitto's usually run smaller the 315's fit fine w/ no rubbing issues. Im not sure how wide of a rim you would need for 355's or if Nitto even makes them.


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[dans89lx]

ive seen 335's i believe they were with no issues on our cars. i am not sure however if they flipped the quads. like it was said above, the nitto's run pretty narrow compared to others.

 

[Methodical]

The Nitto 315/35-17s are 12.125" wide. I have mine on 17x11 wheels

 

[331_mustang]

Great info guys, thank you.

So, no wheel spacers necessary? and I assume you're all running 2 1/2" or larger tail pipes? Eyeballing it, aside from the quad shocks, it seemed like the pipes might be next to hit.

The Nitto's do appear to be smaller in width. I'll have to check out the stats on some typical street tires, and maybe compare with other drag radials (M/T and BFG).

Speaking of BFGoodrich... what gives with the pattern on their new drag radial? What the hell is that all about?

 

[331_mustang]

Anybody running 18" Nitto's?

I'm thinking 305/35R18 if I go the 18" route.

Nitto stats list those as 12.4" wide versus the 17" 315's at 12.13. Not noticeably wider, but they taller at 26.42" versus 25.79 respectively, so I wasn't sure if the height would add any additional clearance issues.

 

[331_mustang]

Methodical:

I have the ARE Torq Thrust II's now and can't wait to get rid of them. I love the look, but I spend a day polishing them, only to have them haze up again after the first car wash. My car is garage kept/barely driven and the shine never lasts no matter how often I polish them. You have the same issues?

 

[Venom351R]

Great info guys, thank you.

So, no wheel spacers necessary? and I assume you're all running 2 1/2" or larger tail pipes? Eyeballing it, aside from the quad shocks, it seemed like the pipes might be next to hit.

The Nitto's do appear to be smaller in width. I'll have to check out the stats on some typical street tires, and maybe compare with other drag radials (M/T and BFG).

Speaking of BFGoodrich... what gives with the pattern on their new drag radial? What the hell is that all about?

No, no spacers and Im running 2.5 pipes. Just a question, why do you want to run Nitto's?

 

[331_mustang]

Well, I've had them for a few years and I've been really happy with the performance/traction of the drag radial. I've had several other high dollar street tires and they just don't cut it. I noticed a significant difference with the Nitto drag radial.

That said, based on some recent comments I've read through various threads, I'm begining to give the Mickey Thompson's drag radials some serious considerations.

I've noticed they seem to be sized slightly larger, and getting some good reviews for traction.

Thoughts Redline?

 

[Venom351R]

Well, I've had them for a few years and I've been really happy with the performance/traction of the drag radial. I've had several other high dollar street tires and they just don't cut it. I noticed a significant difference with the Nitto drag radial.

That said, based on some recent comments I've read through various threads, I'm begining to give the Mickey Thompson's drag radials some serious considerations.

I've noticed they seem to be sized slightly larger, and getting some good reviews for traction.

Thoughts Redline?

If you try the Micky Thompson's just once you will realize just how garbage Nitto's are when it comes to drag radials. Im speaking from using both. Nitto's will never touch my car again once I buy new rubber.

 

[Methodical]

If you try the Micky Thompson's just once you will realize just how garbage Nitto's are when it comes to drag radials. Im speaking from using both. Nitto's will never touch my car again once I buy new rubber.

What are the differences? What is it that you like more about the MTs over the Nittos?

 

[Venom351R]

What are the differences? What is it that you like more about the MTs over the Nittos?

They are so much more sticky then Nitto's they dont even compare. If your using Nitto's just for the street thats fine b/c they are cheap even though some street tires will grip just as well but they are expensive. As far as the track goes they are not even in the same league. You can just dump it w/ the MT ET Streets and they hook HARD, try and dump Nitto's and enjoy the 1st and second gear spin cycle.

 

[miller92063]

I have 305/35/18's. There is a piece of metal inside the well that i had to bend. just two wacks with the hammer and problem solved!!

 

[MattZ281LE]

The BFG's hook well too. 315/35-17. Just dont expect alot of mileage. They are MUCH larger than the Nitto and barely fit a 10.5 rim without too much distortion.

 

[Black95GTS]

The Mickey T's are the bomb, but I believe they are illegal in some DOT classes. I wouldn't expect more then 10K miles on them in street use.

You can run pretty much any 315/35/17 on 10.5 inch rims if you are using the stock suspension.

Adam

 

[331_mustang]

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Matt, those tires look wicked under there. What wheels are you running? Do you have a side shot of your car?

 

[MattZ281LE]

AFS 10.5 Cobra R Clones

Some pics after a good bit of use

 

[Venom351R]

thats one phat tire

 

[SVTCobra306]

Got those too, look for pics on my cardomain site. My BFG DR II's are very wide for a 315, they bulge a bit on my 10.5" wheels. I had to pound a bit on the inner fenderwell where it meets the rear subframe (not hard) and I haven't had quads in years so no idea if they would have fit or not. Also had to bend my flowmaster tailpipe hangars just a bit to keep the pipes from rubbing.

However they hook! One burnout on the street and everything sticks to them, air them down to 14 or 15 PSI at the track and they used to almost bog my old nitrous 306...

Not to mention the steamroller look is baaad! I like 'em, I'll replace them with another set when these are gone!!