venem07 Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Has anyone ran drag slicks on the street? If so what are your thoughts? size and brand THANKS Tired of spinning tires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08KR525 Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Get a set of drag radials of your choice. Slicks are dangerous on the street if your caught out in the rain, plus they're illegal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 The Michelin pilots super sports are a huge improvement to stock.I can go thru all gears w,/o spinning,maybe just a little at 6000 in 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venem07 Posted May 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 my car only goes out on a nice days never been in rain. I now have nitto nto1s with 750rwh. They work ok but the temp needs to be in the 80,s. i know these are not drag radials but the guy who did the motor work said they seem to hook better than the nt05,s THANKS AGAIN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 I recently installed Nitto NT05R's on mine, they hook!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venem07 Posted May 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Secondo do u like those tires better than the mickey thompson et ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Unfortunately, yes, Venem07. The Nittos's hook all the time but the Mickeys had to burn out first. On the street it helps a lot to have the traction from the tires all the time, not requiring a burnout. But Mickey Thompson is coming out with a new "E/T Street SS" drag radial this summer that I will try next. http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/adart/v/sellsheets/ET+Street+SS+Sell+Sheet.pdf.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venem07 Posted May 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 i here it will be out in august just hate to spend 800.00 just to find out if they are any better I guess you have to pay to play lol THANKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtmattUT Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I've run Nitto 555Rs as daily drivers for years on my 08 Shelby, as they made a size that fit. they stick but wear out very quickly. I also hydroplaned at 40 in the rain. I wouldn't advise them. Toyo proxes R888 track tires are heaven! They make the exact size for the oem 13-14 GT500 wheel. They stick like glue and have a deeper tread to solve the wear and hydroplaning issue. I know of no other r-compound rubber that fits the oem wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boom! Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) Toyo proxes R888 track tires are heaven! They make the exact size for the oem 13-14 GT500 wheel. They stick like glue and have a deeper tread to solve the wear and hydroplaning issue. I know of no other r-compound rubber that fits the oem wheel. ^^^^^ truth Edited May 28, 2015 by boom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1968 Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 So would you buy the Toyo R888 over the Michelin Super sports? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venem07 Posted May 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Ok no ideas on drag slicks Than what is the best tire for strait line traction dry pavement only and dont care on tread life. THANKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1TUF14SHELBY Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Venom07 - My $.02- I had the MPSS 295's on rear and although they are better than the GY's frankly if straight line traction is your objective than you WILL BE DISAPPOINTED. I swapped the rears for the Nitto NT555r's and are much happier. Are they perfect- no. No tire is perfect in all conditions. They handle reasonably well and I drove my car in rain for first time ever on Friday (had appt to get my MGW Gen 2 in) and with moderate rain at 60 no hydroplaning. Many members on the other forums have been very happy with the NT555r's and Toyo R888's as a good transition to a street able DR. The Nitto NT05r and the MT appear to be the best straight line dry options but least desirable in rain and don't last long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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