stunna2o1

I'm trying to get some opinions. I have a few people locally with tires I'm considering. I have 17x9 rotas. I have the option of some almost new Bridgestone Potenza re-11's 245/45/17 or nitto nt-05 brand new 275/40/17. I'm reading really good things about the re-11's but will the get me to where I want to be(1.6 60' at least) and will the 275 nittos be better since they're wider?

Car is making almost 600whp and last week I dragged it on some bald tires and I couldn't cut better then a 2.07 60'. I was able to cut a 1.7 with almost 200 less whp last yr so I just need to hook up. Looking for opinions and maybe 60' times with these tires with similar whp.

I also have access to some dot street approved slicks Hankook Ventus Z214 c51 275/35/18's I could stretch on some 18x8.5 xxr's. They're designed more for road course but I read people have had decent experience with them dragging. Thanks in advance for any opinions or experiences

LetsGetThisDone

iTrader: (1)

You're looking at the wrong type tires for drag racing. Stiff sidewalls cause wheel hop, and wheel hop is not your friend.


That being said, RE11's over the NT05's. The 275/40r17 tire size will be difficult to fit..

stunna2o1

Will it be difficult to fit because of the fenders or is it the control arm? I have coil overs and the rear fenders are rolled. I don't mind raising the back a little to fit. I found some basically new 275/40/17 m/t street R radials and seeing if they'll fit.

stunna2o1

Prob gotta check the offset on my 17" rotas

LetsGetThisDone

iTrader: (1)

Need to check offset of the wheels. For a good no rub fit, the 275's will need the rear fender rolled/pulled and bumper bolt relocated, in the front, they will rub the fender liners a lot when turning.

stunna2o1

Welp.. ended up finding some rx7 wheels with 26x9.5-16 qtp Hoosiers. Thanks for the responses