Best drag racing tyres? - Page 2

SpoolMan · 17-02-2007, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Xtreme F6

mark arent the r888's what everyone used to run before the MT's became popular?

There may have been a few who had them the Toyos were very pricey.
Nitto's were used a bit if you could get them.
Rod used BFGoodrich drag radials @ $700 ea imported from the States was the only place could get a 18'' then.

nugget378 · 17-02-2007, 10:55 PM

I ran the Ra1's and have the R888,the RA1 heats up alot quicker,I havent tried the softest 888 just the intermediate,I cant see them being as soft as the RA1 though,and thus not as good for drag racing,the RA1 is a wet weather circuit tyre primarily,I get 4 good laps on the circuit with them till they start squeeling,the 888's take a lap or two to get on song and hold on longer,I have run as quick a 60' at WSID with the 245/55/16 RA1 as I have run with the 235/60/15 M/T ET street.
Thats doing good in my book for a legal road tyre..

Xtreme F6 · 17-02-2007, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SpoolMan

There may have been a few who had them the Toyos were very pricey.
Nitto's were used a bit if you could get them.
Rod used BFGoodrich drag radials @ $700 ea imported from the States was the only place could get a 18'' then.

ahhhh yes thats what it was mate your correct, its the nittos i was thinking off

XRchic · 18-02-2007, 03:29 PM

Hmmm ok. Thanks for all the input guys. I should add that I have NO intention of ever driving them on the street anyway, I just want them for the drags.

Chris also made a really good point that I never thought of. I think it is particularly relevant to my situation as my car is not exactly powerful, so the extra weight would have a bigger impact. So basically I need something as small/light but as grippy as possible compared to regular street tyres. Does that mean going down to 15s or so? And getting some steelies to put them on I guess..

I guess I am just thinking that my current tyres (Yokohamas) wont cut it at the drags once I get the 4.11s, LSD and new clutch - not necessarily more power (although will be getting new headers, cat and cat back, and an edit so there may be some increase) but the driveline will be allowing more power to get to the tyres, which may well not grip enough....

Anyways, I am still thinking... LOL.

ratter · 18-02-2007, 03:39 PM

use 15's if they fit over your brakes, the smaller the rim diameter, the larger the sidewall, the larger the sidewall, the more flex which will place more tyre on the ground to get better traction

brenx · 18-02-2007, 03:55 PM

XRchic : Light weight = the ones I used to run. My 15" steelies with 205/65/15" radial street tyres weighed more than my 16" alloys with 26/10.5/16 crossply tyres.

Those steel belts in the radial tyres weigh plenty. Now I've whacked radials on the 16" rims they weigh more than the 15's.

XRchic · 18-02-2007, 05:09 PM

OK, we have been looking and it seems that we are going to have to go with 16s, probably 16 XT steelies.

Now it seems MT radials wont fit on these as they are 255s.

So looking at the Proxes, we have found two possible sizes in the R888:

225/50ZR16 92W, and 205/55ZR16 90W. One is wider but has a slightly smaller sidewall, and the other is a bit narrower with a bigger sidewall... which do you guys reckon would be better on a 16 inch XT rim?

XRchic · 18-02-2007, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nugget378

235/60/15 M/T ET street.

How much were they?

edit: woops, they wont fit - need 16s.

nugget378 · 18-02-2007, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by XRchic

How much were they?

edit: woops, they wont fit - need 16s.

If you go with the 245/16/55 Toyo RA1 proxes you wont be dissapointed,the 225/15's cost $250 each,the 245/16 are more expensive,from memory still under $300 but its been a while since I bought the 16's...

Quadcams · 18-02-2007, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by XRchic

How much were they?

edit: woops, they wont fit - need 16s.

15's will fit on your rear, need a 7mm spacer to clear the calipers, thats if you have std rear brakes as I run 15's on my BA.

justa6 · 18-02-2007, 09:48 PM

my mate just put mt 275 17's under his ute with 450rwkw, with the 19's it would bag 1 2 3 4 now on concrete, it squeels 1st then hooks up.
or is a 15 slick still gunna be better on the strip. and what size can be put on a 7" rim

XRchic · 18-02-2007, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nugget378

If you go with the 245/16/55 Toyo RA1 proxes you wont be dissapointed,the 225/15's cost $250 each,the 245/16 are more expensive,from memory still under $300 but its been a while since I bought the 16's...

So to fit those on 16 inch rims, I would need XR 16s or something... at least for the 245s anyway...

ratter · 18-02-2007, 11:38 PM

try to use the lighest weight wheels you can find or afford, a lighter wheel will accelerate quicker

F6BF · 19-02-2007, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by M6 XR6T

888's are great for circuit / motorkhana events, but not for drag racing. The RA-1's are better suited to drag racing.

Do you run the RA-1's or the T1- series?

Wish they made these in 19's....there isnt any decent motorsport tyre in this size

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XRchic · 19-02-2007, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by F6BF

Wish they made these in 19's....there isnt any decent motorsport tyre in this size

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Is that because of the sidewall issue mentioned above, ie the sidewall would be too small to be flexible on 19s?

CSV_LS1 · 19-02-2007, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by F6BF

Wish they made these in 19's....there isnt any decent motorsport tyre in this size

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Bridgestone should have by now released the Re01 tyre in 19" by now. They are a semi slick i was told. I spoke to a dealer early jan and they expected it to be out within a month at the time. Might be worth a shot.

GT 8888 · 19-02-2007, 01:17 PM

Jac

If you want Toyos let me know...I can get some here in Adelaide for you at a fairly good price.....I think Mark will vouch for that.

Cheers

Brad

SpoolMan · 19-02-2007, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GT 8888

Jac

If you want Toyos let me know...I can get some here in Adelaide for you at a fairly good price.....I think Mark will vouch for that.

Cheers

Brad

Yes Brad saved me around $90 retail of each tyre...and then delivered them to Melb....

: :eclipsee_

XRchic · 19-02-2007, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GT 8888

Jac

If you want Toyos let me know...I can get some here in Adelaide for you at a fairly good price.....I think Mark will vouch for that.

Cheers

Brad

Hey Brad, cheers!!! I reckon I might go for the 245/16/55 Toyo RA1 Proxes, from what people above are saying, and I will just see if I can find some 16 inch rims to put them on...

How much room do they take up in the boot? LOL. Going to have to take them to and from Melbourne with all of the gear for a week stay, with the kids!!! Hehe.

Thanks heaps Brad, appreciate it! I will be getting in contact with you in a couple of weeks about it!

Jac

GT 8888 · 19-02-2007, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by XRchic

Hey Brad, cheers!!! I reckon I might go for the 245/16/55 Toyo RA1 Proxes, from what people above are saying, and I will just see if I can find some 16 inch rims to put them on...

How much room do they take up in the boot? LOL. Going to have to take them to and from Melbourne with all of the gear for a week stay, with the kids!!! Hehe.

Thanks heaps Brad, appreciate it! I will be getting in contact with you in a couple of weeks about it!

Jac

Hey Jac

If you take both in the boot they will take up a heap of room. What I do is take my spare out and put one of the tyres in its place. If worst comes to worst and you need to put the spare on, it will get you to where you can get a new tyre.

Have you got a trailer.....you could always put the kids in the trailer...be nice and quiet

Seriously, let me know when you want them and I will arrange.

Cheers

Brad

**russellw** · 19-02-2007, 04:45 PM

For those interested we have been offered some excellent pricing on the Toyo Proxes RA1's although only in two sizes:

225/50R16 PXRA1 - $229.00 incl. GST,
235/45R17 PXRA1 - $319.00 incl. GST.

Cheers
Russ

SpoolMan · 19-02-2007, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by russellw

For those interested we have been offered some excellent pricing on the Toyo Proxes RA1's although only in two sizes:

225/50R16 PXRA1 - $229.00 incl. GST,
235/45R17 PXRA1 - $319.00 incl. GST.

Cheers
Russ

excellent prices and the 16'' are app $80 ea cheaper than the M/T drag radial.

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Originally Posted by XRchic

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How much room do they take up in the boot?

Jac just use one as your spare, leave it in the wheel well.
This way you only caring one extra wheel to the track, once at the track have your pit crew change them over.
If you go with the 17's you will only need to buy one alloy the same as what's on your car now.
17'' RA1 costing a bit more but now you only need one alloy.

Doogstar · 19-02-2007, 06:31 PM

You probably got a alloy spare in the F6, us poor XR6 owners only get a steel rim spare. :(

That's a great price on those Toyo's.

SpoolMan · 19-02-2007, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Doogstar

You probably got a alloy spare in the F6, us poor XR6 owners only get a steel rim spare. :(

That's a great price on those Toyo's.

Your correct Doug, my BA XR Ute was the same a steelie as a spare..

nugget378 · 19-02-2007, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by XRchic

So to fit those on 16 inch rims, I would need XR 16s or something... at least for the 245s anyway...

Thats what I used 16" EF XR rims..

bigAl · 20-02-2007, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by russellw

For those interested we have been offered some excellent pricing on the Toyo Proxes RA1's although only in two sizes:

225/50R16 PXRA1 - $229.00 incl. GST,
235/45R17 PXRA1 - $319.00 incl. GST.

Cheers
Russ

That is a very good price there, where abouts are you?

F6BF · 20-02-2007, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by CSV_LS1

Bridgestone should have by now released the Re01 tyre in 19" by now. They are a semi slick i was told. I spoke to a dealer early jan and they expected it to be out within a month at the time. Might be worth a shot.

Thanks for the heads up mate, will check a few of the bridgestone dealers see what they have to say

qwigybo · 21-02-2007, 05:19 AM

i use one of my drag rims as a spare 16" ba xls ute rims

qwigybo · 27-02-2007, 07:06 AM

how long do the prices last for and where do we order them from

SpoolMan · 27-02-2007, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by qwigybo

how long do the prices last for and where do we order them from

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