I have also been thinking about using drag radials or Mickey Thompson street slicks. I think the drag radials could be used every day, while the M/T tires would only be used to/from the drag strip. Here's what I have been debating:
1) Nitto 275/40/R17 drag radials. These are my first choice, but Nitto recommends a 9" - 11" wide rim. I don't feel comfortable using these tires on the stock rims, especially at low tire pressures. I would either get some factory wheels and have them widened, or get some wider aftermarket "torque thrust" type wheels and have them painted to match the factory wheels. Either way its going to cost too much money :sad:.
2) Nitto 245/45/R17 drag radials on the stock wheels. This would be a cheap way to go, but I don't know how much better traction will be over the stock tires. Plus these tires are not any wider than stock. I like the look of the 275/40/R17 tires better.
3) Use Mickey Thompson ET slicks or Sportsman Pro tires on 16" torque thrust type wheels. Again, I would paint the wheels to match the factory wheels. I think the 16' wheels would clear the rear brakes, does anyone know for sure? This would be a cheaper route and provide better traction, but I would not use this for every day driving.
Anyone have any better ideas?
Randy
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