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1stlightning
09-22-2009, 09:56 AM
Looking into buying some drag radials. I was looking at the new Mickey Thompson DR's 305/35/18. Then I noticed that Nitto has a 305/35, 305/40, and 305/45. Not sure if I should go with the 35 or the 45's. Would love some opinions.
99WhiteBeast
09-22-2009, 04:28 PM
Looking into buying some drag radials. I was looking at the new Mickey Thompson DR's 305/35/18. Then I noticed that Nitto has a 305/35, 305/40, and 305/45. Not sure if I should go with the 35 or the 45's. Would love some opinions.


305/45's are the standard
dboat
09-22-2009, 07:28 PM
305/45's are the standard

+1
ThunderBolt
09-22-2009, 08:12 PM
M&H 390/40-17. These tires hook!

http://www.lightningrodder.com/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_1075.JPG
http://www.lightningrodder.com/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_1040.JPG
MachineAddict
09-22-2009, 08:29 PM
304/45/18 from Nitto
1stlightning
09-23-2009, 07:42 AM
M&H 390/40-17. These tires hook!

http://www.lightningrodder.com/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_1075.JPG
http://www.lightningrodder.com/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_1040.JPG

I would love to go with a 17" wheel, but then I would have to buy tires all the way around. On top of the price of the wheels. By the way, are those the Centerline Matrix wheel? If so, that is the same wheel that I have on order.
L8 APEX
09-23-2009, 08:02 AM
35 series are for cars and require a 11-12 inch wheel.
ThunderBolt
09-23-2009, 09:15 AM
I would love to go with a 17" wheel, but then I would have to buy tires all the way around. On top of the price of the wheels. By the way, are those the Centerline Matrix wheel? If so, that is the same wheel that I have on order.

Yes they are. 17X11 rear and 17X7's front.
99WhiteBeast
09-23-2009, 02:33 PM
M&H 390/40-17. These tires hook!


Those are sweet- I think that is what Dennis runs on Gorilla too.
1stlightning
09-23-2009, 03:37 PM
35 series are for cars and require a 11-12 inch wheel.

That's why you're the man. That should make the decision easier. Thanks Terry.
1stlightning
09-23-2009, 03:47 PM
Yes they are. 17X11 rear and 17X7's front.

If you don't mind me asking, what are the back spacing on the wheels?
ThunderBolt
09-23-2009, 04:08 PM
If you don't mind me asking, what are the back spacing on the wheels?

6.5" on the rear and 3.5 front.

Thanks Steve!
1stlightning
09-24-2009, 01:38 PM
6.5" on the rear and 3.5 front.

Thanks Steve!

Any problems with fitting the 390/40r17 tires on the wheel? Also, what size tire did you go with on the front?
ThunderBolt
09-24-2009, 02:54 PM
None at all. 235/65-R17 (BFG Traction T/A)
1stlightning
09-25-2009, 08:17 AM
None at all. 235/65-R17 (BFG Traction T/A)

Thanks for all the input. I decided to stick with 18s. I have centerline making me some 18x11's and placed the order for some M&H 325/40r18 drag radials. It will take them 4-5 weeks to make the wheels. I'll post some pics. when I get them on.
ThunderBolt
09-25-2009, 12:42 PM
Cool deal. The height is the same as the Nitto DR and a little wider as well. I went with 17's because I wanted a taller/wider tire. The height on mine are 29.5 and the width is 14.2 :icon_biggrin: