[Walkman003309]

Had a fun driving experience tonight. Was out with some guy that formed a Ford Ranger Truck club (other car...), and brought the Bullitt out. As we were leaving to go out to dinner, I turned off T/C and stomped it after completing a turn out of the parking lot. What happened next wasn't very fun. The tires lit up like I expected, except I didn't get traction, even after I shifted into second. The car fishtaled like mad and almost did a 180. I let of and did some serious correcting to save it. I'm glad the road was a four lane with no traffic. These good years have to go. I'm going to look at some D/R's now. Can I use D/R's on a daily driver?

 

[roushraven99]

They work for me. I'm using the Nitto drag radials for street driving.

 

[TXBullitt]

How do the DR's work in the rain? The DR's I've seen don't look like I'd like to tempt fate in the downpours we sometimes have in Houston.

 

[mystang99]

i would NOT use them in the rain!!!! they are awesome for dry pavement

 

[merc50]

Dr's absorb water. Hence.......drive in rain and slide EVERYWHERE. been there done that. Not again if i can help it

 

[HoustonBullitt]

I must agree with the BadYear comments...what would you recommend for 245-275 all weather tire replacements...if no on the Nitros?

 

[mystang99]

go to www.tirerack.com and do a search and check out all the comparisons and tests
a GREAT place to find out about tires no matter where you plan to buy

 

[Mid Life Crisis #388]

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On 2001-12-22 01:34, Walkman003309 wrote:
Had a fun driving experience tonight. Was out with some guy that formed a Ford Ranger Truck club (other car...), and brought the Bullitt out. As we were leaving to go out to dinner, I turned off T/C and stomped it after completing a turn out of the parking lot. What happened next wasn't very fun. The tires lit up like I expected, except I didn't get traction, even after I shifted into second. The car fishtaled like mad and almost did a 180. I let of and did some serious correcting to save it. I'm glad the road was a four lane with no traffic. These good years have to go. I'm going to look at some D/R's now. Can I use D/R's on a daily driver?


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Also I have been using Texaco gas and it sucks,,,, I have to keep adding more to the tank about every 300 miles.
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[DrivingSimulators]

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On 2002-04-05 01:26, HoustonBullitt wrote:
I must agree with the BadYear comments...what would you recommend for 245-275 all weather tire replacements...if no on the Nitros?
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Kumho Ecsta 712. Around $100 each. Great tire for the money. Also like the Bridgestone Pole Position ($$$), BFG's, and Michelin (the MXX3 was a great tire). Keep in mind tire noise, tire weight, and tread wear, not just traction (dry and wet).