What is everyone using for traction
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What is everyone using for traction
Are the 555r Nittos really that good? I am wanting to try them, but I think I will still blow them out thru 1st and 2nd. Anyone running in the 600 hp range with 255s? If so what is the traction secret?
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From: Salem, NH
Car: 1999 Z28
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BFG drag radials or ET streets would work fine. LCAs, relocation brackets, torque arm and air bags would help too.
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I'm running 255/50/16 BFG Drag Radials. They hook well. I should be pushing 550-600 HP and a TON of tq at the crank in a few months when I put the nitrous on. The Nittos will last longer, but the BFG's hook a little better.
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If you really want traction M/T ET drags will do it.... Course oyu might have broken parts too if your tranny/rearead aren't built...
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But with a lowered car, it is hard to fit big MTs under it. I think the biggest I can get is 9.5". Unless you have seen it done with bigger ones.
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