SGT3131 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Hi All, I'm ready to hit the 1/4 mile traps. I ran the car at Tulsa last year at the mid-america shelby meet and spun the tires bad. Still ended up with high 13's. I since have added ther 4;10's and then the whipple 550 back in Janurary. I really need a tire that some of you have used and would recommend verses me buying and hoping it works well. I do not intend to thry and leave the line at 5000 on slicks and break something. I hope to find a tire that grabs good and that I can pretty much contol the traction via air pressure and launch methods with out breaking parts. Any experince and input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, -Billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 pm TS member HotRodHarry he is the 1/4 mile guy I would ask...and he can drive really well too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 call Evo, see what they recommend, http://www.evoperform.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=11_41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwinter501 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 My dad just put Mickey Thompson ET Street radials on his '66 fastback and they work great. Although the suspension is completely different, he is putting around the same power to the wheels as I imagine you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuLu Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 My concern is that too much "hook" on a stock SGT can take it's toll on other drivetrain components. A stock SGT has an 8.8" "live axle" rear end with 28 spline axles, as well as a Tremec TR 3650 tranny with a 10 spline input shaft. These components are not as durable of assemblies as we believe, and not designed to withstand hard launches and power/speed shifting. Even Shelby (in an add-on instruction sheet included with every build) discourages such behavior. Thus...If you hit it too hard, something else will break and you will not have/get any warranty protection. I suggest you explore the drag radial market first (for the spin they offer), and if (and when) you ae not satisfied with your results, consider a full slick (at your own risk). There is a lot of room in the rear wheel wells and LuLu wears 305/35-18 Nitto drag radials on 10.5" wide wheels. She does rather well on this combo. Keep us posted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown Away Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Any one have any idea how well a 305/45R-18 Nitto NT05R drag radial on a 18X10 GT4 wheel will fit? I have the rear centered with an adjustable pan hard bar already, and I really like that wheel and have heard good things about the tire. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowCar Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 I use Mickey Thompson ET Street Drag Radials 265/40/R18's on a 18x9 Razor and get a 1.75-1.85 60ft. time. My SGT is an automatic and doesnt HIT as hard as a stick but they do work well. I think as far as slip is concerned Nitto 555R's have the most slip (least traction) out of all the tires Ive used. I have used Hoosiers, M+H, BFG, Nitto, and MT's. Havent tried Toyos Yet. Anything is better than a regular street tire though. This picture is on a 1.85 60ft. My best ET and 60ft. before the 550HP upgrade. Left lane is my car. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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