wazslow
Well-Known Member
I think your going to have trouble hooking any 19 inch drag radial. Just not enough sidewall. I just got a set of Nitto NT555RII in 305x45x17's on some Forgestar F14 drag wheels. Hoping to hit the track in in the next few weeks. Still waiting on a driveshaft and boost controller. Hoping to run a 9 second pass with my Hellion Street Sleeper kit on my 2016. The MT ET street r's in 305x45x17 seem to be back ordered everywhere, figured I'd give these a try.The Nitto NT555Rii is an excellent street tire....very quiet, nice riding and they offer great street traction. However, in the 305/35R19 size, they are not ideal for drag racing. I have been to the strip a couple of times with mine and haven't been very pleased with the result. It is baffling to me how they seem to hook so well on the street but not so much on a prepped surface at the strip. It should be the other way around.
I do not want to discourage anyone from buying these tires. I really like them for street use. However, if drag racing is the goal and you are willing to give up good street use, a higher profile Mickey Thompson is superior for ultimate traction.
I will be reaching out to Nitto to get their recommendation for air pressure and how much burn-out for strip use. Maybe there is a secret formula that I haven't found.
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