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05-16-2003, 02:20 PM
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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
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05-16-2003, 02:20 PM
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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
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05-16-2003, 03:53 PM
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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.
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05-16-2003, 06:55 PM
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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.
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05-17-2003, 11:17 AM
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Larry, I have a set but haven't put them on the car yet. Will soon to get it inspected.
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05-17-2003, 12:40 PM
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skip...what size did you get?
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05-18-2003, 08:07 AM
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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!
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05-18-2003, 09:09 AM
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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.
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05-18-2003, 01:47 PM
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bigger than t/a radials huh....wider or taller?
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05-20-2003, 04:58 PM
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Skip.........bigger than t/a radials? ....wider or taller?
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05-21-2003, 05:10 AM
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Look a little wider.
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05-21-2003, 03:15 PM
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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
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05-23-2003, 10:05 AM
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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
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05-23-2003, 03:43 PM
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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.
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05-23-2003, 03:45 PM
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Larry got stuck with too many "honey do's" Wedsday. Tomorrow for sure as I have a Sturday off. They are some 8" snowflakes.
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05-25-2003, 08:10 AM
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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!
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05-25-2003, 04:30 PM
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Skip...would like to see them on the snowflakes....gotta pic to post?
1973 SD455 T/A 1979 S.E. T/A http://community.webshots.com/album/16587603rOyvmFCiHs
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05-26-2003, 07:45 AM
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I'll try and get the digital camera out.
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05-28-2003, 04:17 PM
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hey Skip....can we see more pictures of cracked windage trays!
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05-28-2003, 06:52 PM
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hey Skip....can we see more pictures of cracked windage trays!
Larry, be nice now...   http://www.dannys65gto.com http://kurtspontiac.homestead.com/dannys65gto.html
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