Drag radial advice

[EA6BPilot]

I have an opportunity to pick up a set of 17"x13" rims to use for occasional drag racing. My question is, would using a 17" setup with the Kumhos be better or worse than an 18" setup with BFGs? Also, would the Nitto drags fit on a 17" rim? My first guess would be no since they are only 315s, but you never know. Any input would be appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Frank

 

[Cudaman]

Kumho's are good and can be used for road coursing too. With the Kumho's you can drive to the track no tire swapping required.

Something I would seriously consider is Mickey Thompsons new drag radial, they will fit on the 17's and they can be driven to the track too. They will out perform all other 17's.

Cudaman

 

[RedGTS]

The BFG's are much better for drag racing than the Kumhos. Lots of people like the Kumhos better for the street because they corner really well, and the BFG's with their squishy sidewalls don't, but I don't think you'll hear anyone claim the Kumhos are a better drag tire than the BFG's.

 

[EA6BPilot]

Cudaman,

The MT Drags....will they fit on a 13" wheel or do I need to go a tad smaller? Also, I've heard they are coming out with an 18" drag radial soon.....do you have any heads up on this? Thanks for the response.

Frank

 

[99 R/T 10]

I believe the MY drag radial fits rims 10"-11"

 

[J DAWG]

17's are better than 18's for drag racing and BFG's are better than Kumho's for drag racing.


So if you had to choose between the 2 I would go with BFG's and 18's.......I guess.


John

 

[Dr Roof]

I personally have had good luck with the BFG's in 18's

If I could only improve on that 9.66 ET

 

[99 R/T 10]

I personally have had good luck with the BFG's in 18's

If I could only improve on that 9.66 ET

Yeah, that was a wicked run!

 

[EA6BPilot]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I think the BFGs are the way to go now. I highly doubt I'll be able to come anywhere near Dr. Roof's ET, but I'd be happy with mid 11's on a N/A vehicle.