Didn't have much feedback in the "suspension" section so i'll post ????? here..........
I'm wanting to buy a set of drag radials for the purpose of minimizing the chance of breaking driveline components(from a slick) and getting the benefit of a somewhat sticky tire...something "dual-purpose".
looking into the NITTO drag radial since they have a reputation of being pretty good.
any input?
thanks

1973 SD455 T/A
1979 S.E. T/A
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Didn't have much feedback in the "suspension" section so i'll post ????? here..........
I'm wanting to buy a set of drag radials for the purpose of minimizing the chance of breaking driveline components(from a slick) and getting the benefit of a somewhat sticky tire...something "dual-purpose".
looking into the NITTO drag radial since they have a reputation of being pretty good.
any input?
thanks

1973 SD455 T/A
1979 S.E. T/A
http://community.webshots.com/album/16587603rOyvmFCiHs

A friend of mine ran them on a 12.80 mustang and he liked them but they were about a .1 slower than ET streets. His 60ft times are in the mid 1.70s. He did say they drove a whole lot better than the ETs though. they lasted longer also.
Bartman

Ponies run but Birds fly

larry the nitto would be a good choice full tread sticky compound, really have to heat them up good if you race at the track though, radials cool down faster,go with the new 275/60/15 never tried them with pontiac torque but give them a try, plus you can still drive them in the rain.

Larry, I have a set but haven't put them on the car yet. Will soon to get it inspected.

skip...what size did you get?

1973 SD455 T/A
1979 S.E. T/A
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275x60x15s. They look a little bigger than T/A radials the same size. Wednesday weather permitting I'l put them on and get street legal!

I'm using the 275/60R15 Nitto Drag radials for the street, rated at 27.76" inflated with a 11.1" overall width measured on a 8" rim.
I combined them with radial tires on the front (I don't like to mix non-radials on the front with radial tires on the back) and they ride very nice at 28 pounds air pressure.

bigger than t/a radials huh....wider or taller?

1973 SD455 T/A
1979 S.E. T/A
http://community.webshots.com/album/16587603rOyvmFCiHs

Skip.........bigger than t/a radials? ....wider or taller?

1973 SD455 T/A
1979 S.E. T/A
http://community.webshots.com/album/16587603rOyvmFCiHs

Look a little wider.

hey Skip...its wednesday...did ya get those NITTOs on the car? post some pics.
wanting to get mine before PSN.

1973 SD455 T/A
1979 S.E. T/A
http://community.webshots.com/album/16587603rOyvmFCiHs

i have a 455 in my 67 bird,i will be back on the road this weekend with a set of nitto's 275-60-15 on 10 inch prostars,i'll get back to you sunday to let you know how they worked out. gary

Do you guys think I could squeeze a Nitto 275/60-15 DR's on a repro 8" Rally 1 rim? Was wanting to get a pair of 28" tall DR's that I could drive to & from the track.
Thanks,
Tim

http://kurtspontiac.homestead.com/TimSimpson66GTO.html

Larry got stuck with too many "honey do's" Wedsday. Tomorrow for sure as I have a Sturday off. They are some 8" snowflakes.

First time this inspection station looked for cats , evethoguh it is 25 years old. Know another place to try next week.

The Nittos look like they have about 9 3/8" tread width, slightly wider than my 9" slicks. Section width around 11.25" Close to 28" diameter. They look a little bigger than TAs as the sidewall goes a little straighter to the tread. Since no inspection sticker I didn't hit them hard in case there was a cop around!

Skip...would like to see them on the snowflakes....gotta pic to post?


1973 SD455 T/A
1979 S.E. T/A
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I'll try and get the digital camera out.

hey Skip....can we see more pictures of cracked windage trays! http://forums.performanceyears.com/g.../icon_wink.gif http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...on_biggrin.gif http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...on_biggrin.gif

1973 SD455 T/A
1979 S.E. T/A
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hey Skip....can we see more pictures of cracked windage trays!

Larry, be nice now... http://forums.performanceyears.com/g.../icon_razz.gif http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...on_biggrin.gif

http://kurtsplates.homestead.com/files/goathed.jpg

http://www.dannys65gto.com

http://kurtspontiac.homestead.com/dannys65gto.html

Larry, Nittos should not be too much traction for you. Street driving and hitting it 3/4 throttle they light up pretty easy. Not sure how they do after a burnout.

Street legal car now. That 5 miles to the shop and back just burnt about 1/4 tank of race gas!

SKIP.....the pics man.....the pics!!! http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...on_biggrin.gif http://forums.performanceyears.com/g.../icon_wink.gif http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...on_biggrin.gif

1973 SD455 T/A
1979 S.E. T/A
http://community.webshots.com/album/16587603rOyvmFCiHs

Tonight or tomorrow

Here's one.

Another

Here's another shot

One last one for you Larry.

ahh...great!
thanks skip....just what i needed to see.
from the looks of those...i will buy a set of the 275-50's.
i think the 60's are a little too tall for my 3.23 gears.

1973 SD455 T/A
1979 S.E. T/A
http://community.webshots.com/album/16587603rOyvmFCiHs

They are a definite 28" diameter. Remeber too my car with the rear springs sits about 3" higher than stock.