Suspension, Brakes, Tires & Wheels - i want to drag ! need help

hey whats up guys ! next month im going to drag race my car at california speedway ! i was just wondering what type of slicks should i get and with what size rim !! can anyone out there help me with this im new ! thanks right now i have 17' with 40 series tires !

If your gonna go draggin......your 17's should probably be replaced with a set if 13's 14's or 15's.

yeah i know that but what is the best size for the front rims and tires ??

like ntx said... go with a smaller rim and as wide of a tire as you can fit under that bad boy! You can always go with some Mickeys!

20x8x14 is my choice in mickeys ive tried a 20 inch tall slick and got a worse 60ft. although this may be different for you depending on what kinda of power you have under the hood.

I'm more into circuit racing more than 1/4 mile racing but I have friends who are starting to get into the 1/4 mile racing. I was wondering if any of you guys had experience with the Nitto NT-555 drag radial. Does it really work as good as what Nitto claims?

Im running the Nitto Neo Gen's, but my friend has the 555's on his Mustang. They are pretty sweet and grip great, but my tires have a better traction rating than his[sm=lol.gif]

Do you drag race your car often with the Neo Gen?
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Im running the Nitto Neo Gen's, but my friend has the 555's on his Mustang. They are pretty sweet and grip great, but my tires have a better traction rating than his[sm=lol.gif]

On the streets when some ricer thinks hes got something, hahaha. I drive pretty hard too.

ORIGINAL: polo708

On the streets when some ricer thinks hes got something, hahaha. I drive pretty hard too.


Have you ever take it to the local dragstrip & see the difference by using the Neo Gens?

No, I live in Italy and thy dont "drag", but there is a HUGE difference after I switched from stock. Here are some pics of them:

http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/7/web/535000-535999/535090_50_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/7/web/535000-535999/535090_51_full.jpg

they have a AA traction rating, Im pretty sure the 555's only have an A

Wow, those threads look very aggressive:)

How many miles/km have you put so far on those tires?

about 2,500 miles. The tread pattern is made to run a negative camber and still wear evenly. They are ideal if u drag and have a set of camber plates.

I know this is off topic but how do you like the wet traction with those tires? I've tried the Nitto NT-450 & the NT-505, I must say that I was disappointed with the wet traction especially so I was wondering if Nitto improve it with the Neo Gens.

I love em, the roads here are extra slippery when it rain because there is oil in all the intersections. (I have no idea why?), My Falken Azenis' on my last BMW couldnt grip it but these can.

I see, cool, thanks for your input.

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I'm more into circuit racing more than 1/4 mile racing but I have friends who are starting to get into the 1/4 mile racing. I was wondering if any of you guys had experience with the Nitto NT-555 drag radial. Does it really work as good as what Nitto claims?


yea ive heard good things bout the nitto drag radials from some of my roushers.

and yes polo the 555's are A with a 300 wear rating