verylost

Does anyone have any opinions or experience with drag radials? My car has finally reached the point where I don't drive it if it's wet outside or if it's cold. So I figure it's time to go all the way.

Lexusfreak

Drag radials as in taking it to the track?

DaveGS4

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I'd only consider drag radials when taking it to the track... not for everyday dry driving. You'll have tires wear out very quickly (~10+ times faster than ultra-sport type street tires from what I've read) and also will put an extreme load on your entire driveline during hard launches.

I've got a set of OEM 16s I'm considering putting drag radials on... but only to take to the track and back.

Unless you've got tremendous wheelspin issues and are going to be going to the track all the time, IMO pass on this idea.

verylost

The car I am shopping drag radials for is not anything remotely close to a daily driver. She is only driven whenever its sunny and dry and will most likely put more miles on the odometer at the track than anything else. I don't think this car has seen rain in 2 years.

BUSTN

Actually, i had a few sets for my last car.I actually preferred the slicks over the dr's.What size do you plan on running?Their are a few kind of dr's then their are "cheater slicks".The bfg's are pretty good but wear out pretty quick especially if driving back and forth to the track.The nitto's are alot more stable in the rain and will last alot longer.mickey Thompson does make some 17" et streets now too.If you are going to go with a "cheater slick", I'd go with the hoosier quick time pro's.Their are alot of sizes available.You need to do some calculating to see what od and width will benefit you the most in the 1/4.Good luck.

Vegassc400

I've got a set of drag radials on 2 of my stock wheels. They're only good for the track. If it started to rain, my rear wheels would break loose all the time. Definately a no no for daily drivin.

BUSTN

The nitto's are really good compared to the others in the rain.Check out the tred pattern compared to the bfg's.

verylost

Thanks for the information. I have some researching to do, but every bit of info helps.