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06-15-2009, 04:22 AM
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Best drag radials for factory Bullitts
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Just looking to see what you guys recommend that will fit on the stock 17" Bullitt's - as well as fit under a lowered 2001 GT
I've got a spare set from my '02 GT and looking to upgrade.. (best part is I can interchange these with the buick so I can get awesome times on both cars)
Not looking for Nittos, looking for more grip..
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06-15-2009, 10:28 AM
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Re: Best drag radials for factory Bullitts
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MonteCitan
Just looking to see what you guys recommend that will fit on the stock 17" Bullitt's - as well as fit under a lowered 2001 GT
I've got a spare set from my '02 GT and looking to upgrade.. (best part is I can interchange these with the buick so I can get awesome times on both cars)
Not looking for Nittos, looking for more grip..
Thanks
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Are these wheels 17x9 or 17x8s?
If 17X9:
If you want you can squeez some 315/35DR17s in back there but will need to run 275/40R17s up front.
If 17x8
I would assume 275/40R17s would be all you want in the rear and 245/40R17s in the front.
Why not go slicks? If so Mickey Thompson E/Ts of course...
(Although you said no Nittos)
Nitto 275 DRs
Nitto 315 DRs
BFG 275 DRs
BFG 315 DRs
If you decided to get new street tires I would recommend the
BF G-Force T/As KDWs
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06-15-2009, 10:42 AM
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Re: Best drag radials for factory Bullitts
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A little clarification I guess... the rims are factory bullitts so I am assuming they are 17x8.. D.O.T. legal tires are preferred so i can drive to the track and at will on the street - dont want to deal with tools or storing tires at the track... My street tires are basically new so im good on that front. (potenza 760)
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2003 Regal GS - the beater/daily driver - somewhat stock (yeah right). No its not a mustang, at least it's blown.
2001 GT Black on Black 5 speed
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06-15-2009, 11:49 AM
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Re: Best drag radials for factory Bullitts
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The 275s will be good for you just run a 245 up front. BFG's will get horrible tread wear compared to the Nittos. I wouldn't expect any better than 12,000-15,000 miles on the Nittos (IN BEST CONDITIONS) BFGs 7,500-10,000
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06-15-2009, 02:42 PM
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Re: Best drag radials for factory Bullitts
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thanks man i guess the bfgs are my best bet i used the 255 16s on my 92 hatch.. with a best 60` of 1.78 so 275s should be an improvement... They will fit my lowered gt no problem? Also dont plan on daily driving the tires so that isnt a problem
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2003 Regal GS - the beater/daily driver - somewhat stock (yeah right). No its not a mustang, at least it's blown.
2001 GT Black on Black 5 speed
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06-15-2009, 03:53 PM
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Re: Best drag radials for factory Bullitts
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06-15-2009, 04:10 PM
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Re: Best drag radials for factory Bullitts
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The M/Ts are the best but I would worry about fitment issues... not sure?? Aren't these tires alot bigger?
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06-15-2009, 06:29 PM
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Re: Best drag radials for factory Bullitts
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I ran those on the back of my WS6 whenever I took it to the track. They really grab. They get my vote.
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06-15-2009, 06:50 PM
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ooh i couldnt find that size ... anyone know if they will fit? If so that is what I will get
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2003 Regal GS - the beater/daily driver - somewhat stock (yeah right). No its not a mustang, at least it's blown.
2001 GT Black on Black 5 speed
MM Strut Tower Brace/Weld-In Subframe Connectors/Koni Springs&Adjustables/Cobra Brakes/Cobra Rack/Tri-Ax/3.73s/SCT Tuner 56k miles
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06-16-2009, 09:08 AM
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Re: Best drag radials for factory Bullitts
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They aren't any wider than any other brand, they should fit fine. The BFG's seem to always run big and the nittos are usually on the smaller side.
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06-16-2009, 10:06 PM
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Re: Best drag radials for factory Bullitts
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I have the 275/40-17 ET street radials on some 17x8's...they fit under the rear of my lowered cobra still on the IRS and grab like a mo-fo when you heat them up. They get my vote.
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06-16-2009, 11:09 PM
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Here's what mine looked like:
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06-17-2009, 11:52 PM
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Those aren't even broken in yet...
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06-17-2009, 11:58 PM
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Re: Best drag radials for factory Bullitts
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They had about 60-80 miles on them, probably. Two trips to and from the drag strip. Four 1/8th mile passes. No burnouts. Then I sold the TA. So then I sold the wheels and tires. The 275/40-18 Nitto 555s on the back of the 'vette hook plenty good. The 2.73 rear-differential just doesn't hit the back tires hard enough.
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