Ever since I got 4.10's I can't hook up
in first to save my life,I have falcon 245.50.16's now on stock rim's.What tire
can I get that will stick to the pavment
the best,and be street legal.Thinking
of BFG comp T/A's but dont know much
about them,I want to hear what you guy's
think.Thanks for the help..

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86 T/A L98 with T-5(orig an LG4)
Hooker headers
Performer RPM intake
holley 750cfm carb
cast iron 76cc heads with
2.02-1.60 valves
B&M ripper
Richmond 4.10's
Flowmaster
9.43@74mph 1/8 mile.

 

I think nitto makes the best street strip tire it hooks well and you can use it on the street but it will wear faster good luck dave w.

 

Mickey Thompson Indy Profile S/S

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84 Camaro F-41, completely stock only mods are panasonic cd player and alpine 6x9's with headers coming soon

 

BFG Drag Radial in 255/50R16 is about $135,they work well but won't last long.
You could always buy a jug of VHT Traction
Goo or Moroso's Moose Juice.
-Rich-

 

Will the 255.50.16 work on my stock rims?

 

For good street manners wet or dry and decent traction try Firestone SZ50's.
I cut 1.98 60fts wiht my old L98. Not sure what percentage you're looking for, street-vs-track grip.


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Rob P
89RSconvtZZ4TPI Edelbrock Intake
SLP Dual Cold Air Intake 1 5/8" Headers Semi-Siamesed Runners, IROC
suspension, alum shaft. Numerous mods.
92Z28convt5spd (stock)
71Impala convt 402BB
BETTER DRIVING THRU SUPERIOR HORSEPOWER!

 

Nitto 555R's without a doubt! I haven't used them personally, but have seen them in action, and they work well! They do wear kinda quick, but probably not much quicker than the tires you have now, since you won't be spinning them everywhere.

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89 RS parts car
Daily driver 91 RS auto LO3 70k, 14x3 K&N Open element, cat-back delete, Richmond 3.42's, Zexel Torsion posi.
Coming soon: 350, headers, loudmouth exhaust, gutted cat.

 

My BFGoodrich drag radials gave me awesome traction on the street and at the track the bad part about it is they only lasted 2 months. Yep 2 months.

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383 86 Camaro Z28 ---1/4 mile e.t>12.89@108.8mph,,
10.5:1compression Dart Pro 1 Aluminum heads 215cc>2.05/1.60 valves,400 steel crank,cam specs:224/234 at 050 525/525 lift,3500 stall converter,shift kit,4.10 gears,770 Holley Avenger,Victor Jr. Intake,true dual exh,Hooker headers with 40 series Flowmasters,MSD Coil and Module.ALSO SECOND GEN Z28---mods:454 BBC,.546 max lift(doug herbert cam ) 750 Holley vac sec. ,Edelbrock Performer manifold,Holley electric fuel pump,Hooker headers,Flowmaster mufflers,beefed up 700r4 tranny, 3.90 gears, powertrax unit, B&M console shifter.

[This message has been edited by Big454blockchevy (edited November 01, 2001).]

 

As far as the 255/50R16 BFG Drag Radials fitting your stock rims....
BFG says recommended rim width is 6.5"to 10"!
Other specs on this tire:
Tread width:9.7"
Section Width:10.3
and Diameter is:26.1"
Hope this helps.
Rich

 

they say that even though the tread is gone, they still hook down to the cords. personally if u are looking for tread life. i would get mickeytom et streets and use them on an old rim and switch the back ons at the track

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91z28 350tpi auto, runs 14.3... aim screen name nice3rdgenz

 

I like the Nitto DR's. Good in the rain, tend to last about 12,000-16,000 miles. Hell, I had a set of Z-rated radials only last 5,000 miles once. I've been buying the Nitto's for about $120-$125 a piece - P245/50ZR16's. I ran my best ET's w/ the BFG's, but they can be slightly unpredictable in the rain. And ET Streets are not a good tire to drive in the rain on.

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1986 IROC, fully loaded, Mini Ram'd 383, Art Carr 700R4, Accel DFI, 12 bolt rear, etc, etc......

 

are you looking for something that you can use in the rain or just a weekend/track tire?

I have BFG Comp T/A VR-4's on my car and i like them very much. Problem is they wear out quick. Actualy my best 60' i cut was with one BFG and one Pep Boys ultra Z in the back (1.9 60' btw)

if you just want a street/strip tire for good weather, Hoosier Quick Time or Quick Time Pro is the only way to go. Pretty much a slick, the Pro has less tread then the regular quick time but they are both street legal. hook better then M/T ET streets and last longer too. these are not ment for wet weather driving though. If i was you, id buy some Pep Boy's Ultra Z's p245/50/R16's for the street and a set of Hoosiers on spare rims for the track/crusing. The ultra Z's are a great tire for the cash (like $99 a tire), hook pretty well and have a 40,000 mile treadlife. trying to get the best of both worlds out of one tire is pretty hard. I think in the end you'll be happier with 2 set of rubber.

 

What was your 60 foot time with these...


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Jethro
1987 IROC Z 13.92 and 1.92 60' street tires stock enging!