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95celgt · 06-12-2014, 07:34 PM

Ok guys I found a ridiculous deal on some bf g drags but something tells me it would be pointless? I was gonna buy 18" corvette gs replicas 18x9.5 for 380 the pair and these tires for 320 shipped 275/35/18 I figure they might not grip anymore than nt05.

Jeff_SS · 06-13-2014, 12:21 AM

Don't waste your money or time on nt05's
Go with a Hoosier or Mickey Thompson tire.

rforbes · 06-13-2014, 07:15 AM

I have M & H 275's and they hook surprisingly well with 720 RWHP

BMR Sales · 06-13-2014, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 95celgt

Ok guys I found a ridiculous deal on some bf g drags but something tells me it would be pointless? I was gonna buy 18" corvette gs replicas 18x9.5 for 380 the pair and these tires for 320 shipped 275/35/18 I figure they might not grip anymore than nt05.

Yes, those are too small. A 275/35R18 is only 25.6" tall. That's over 3 inches shorter than the stock tires. Get the 18" wheels you were planning on getting and put some 305/45R18 tires on them.

ytown87 · 06-13-2014, 10:27 AM

Im running 315/35/18 on vette replicas now. Yes they are a lot shorter than stock tires but I have no problem with them. Once Im through with these tires I will be going 305/45/18 though. A tire that short will change shift points (which for me was better), screw with ABS system (doesnt hurt anything-you just dont have ABS), and you will have to make sure you shut off all nannies when you turn the car on or else it'll get confused and try to stop you.

Im currently ripping off 1.8 60' times with them in my M6. Not really sure how much lower I could get with a taller tire but I will still go to one next anyway.

95celgt · 06-13-2014, 11:04 AM

Thanks for the info guys, I figured the bf g 275/35 was gonna be inadequate and I know m/t is running best at local track..... jeff_ss would you say the nt05 is terrible for regular street driving /occasional pulls?

Pro Stock John · 06-13-2014, 12:22 PM

I daily drive on the NT05Rs, they drive great. But at the track they are not not as good as M&H or M/T. I've gone 1.66 on mine. If I were to get a new set of DRs I would probably try the M&H 275's if they fitted on my 18x9.5's.

VADER SS L99 · 06-13-2014, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ytown87

Im running 315/35/18 on vette replicas now. Yes they are a lot shorter than stock tires but I have no problem with them. Once Im through with these tires I will be going 305/45/18 though. A tire that short will change shift points (which for me was better), screw with ABS system (doesnt hurt anything-you just dont have ABS), and you will have to make sure you shut off all nannies when you turn the car on or else it'll get confused and try to stop you.

Im currently ripping off 1.8 60' times with them in my M6. Not really sure how much lower I could get with a taller tire but I will still go to one next anyway.

More sidewall is your friend, especially with a m6.

06-12-2014, 07:34 PM	#1
95celgt Drives: 2014 1LE 2SS coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: laredo,tx Posts: 63	too small for a drag radial? Ok guys I found a ridiculous deal on some bf g drags but something tells me it would be pointless? I was gonna buy 18" corvette gs replicas 18x9.5 for 380 the pair and these tires for 320 shipped 275/35/18 I figure they might not grip anymore than nt05.

06-13-2014, 12:21 AM	#2
Jeff_SS "Cam Only" Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,711 View My Garage	Don't waste your money or time on nt05's Go with a Hoosier or Mickey Thompson tire. __________________ 2013 AGM Camaro 2SS/RS M6 \| LSA Blower, 2.5" pulley, 10% lower, FIC1000's, Fore Innovations Twin Pump fuel system w/ Flex Fuel, CMS Custom Grind Cam, Kooks 1 7/8" headers w/ catless off-road pipes, NPP Exhaust, 3.91's, JLT ZL1 Intake, Prospeed Heat Exchanger \| Pfadt Suspension, 1LE Sway Bars \| DSS 1000hp axles \| Tuned by Ryne @ CMS E85: 734rwhp/636rwtq (mustang dyno)

06-13-2014, 10:27 AM	#5
ytown87 Drives: C6 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,264	Im running 315/35/18 on vette replicas now. Yes they are a lot shorter than stock tires but I have no problem with them. Once Im through with these tires I will be going 305/45/18 though. A tire that short will change shift points (which for me was better), screw with ABS system (doesnt hurt anything-you just dont have ABS), and you will have to make sure you shut off all nannies when you turn the car on or else it'll get confused and try to stop you. Im currently ripping off 1.8 60' times with them in my M6. Not really sure how much lower I could get with a taller tire but I will still go to one next anyway. __________________ 2008 C6 m6. Carbon creations front/rear carbon fiber wodebody fenders. Carbon fiber hood carbon fiber roof hoop carbon fiber zr1 extreme spoiler. NW 102mm tb. Ported intake manifold. Cometic .040 head gaskets. LG motorsports G6x3 cam. DSX flex fuel sensor. AEM methanol kit. Z06 brakes. Ebiach sway bars. ZR1 rep wheels and Nitto Invo tires. Monster stage 3 twin disc clutch. MGW short shifter. Corbeau race seats. Gforce race harnesses. SLP loudmouth 2 mufflers. Carbon fiber exhaust tips. RPM stage 4 transmission and Stage 3 rear diff. 3.73 gears. Vararam cai. Kooks 1 7/8 headers and x-pipe.

06-13-2014, 12:22 PM	#7
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I daily drive on the NT05Rs, they drive great. But at the track they are not not as good as M&H or M/T. I've gone 1.66 on mine. If I were to get a new set of DRs I would probably try the M&H 275's if they fitted on my 18x9.5's. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

06-13-2014, 07:15 AM	#3
rforbes Drives: IOM SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Colony, Texas Posts: 798 View My Garage	I have M & H 275's and they hook surprisingly well with 720 RWHP

06-13-2014, 11:04 AM	#6
95celgt Drives: 2014 1LE 2SS coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: laredo,tx Posts: 63	Thanks for the info guys, I figured the bf g 275/35 was gonna be inadequate and I know m/t is running best at local track..... jeff_ss would you say the nt05 is terrible for regular street driving /occasional pulls?