Subject: Re: Driving Impressions today by BeachBum on 2008/12/8 1:53:51
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dan0617 wrote: I noticed no handling difference whatsoever when I went from regular old radials to Nitto 555R drag radials. The only difference I noticed at all is that the rear rides a little softer, which in my (and my wife's) opinions it rode too harsh before anyway. I only run 22 psi in the Nittos which helps contribute to the soft ride, if I pump them up to 40 psi the ride is not quite as soft but the traction isn't quite as good either. But as far as handling, no difference. The Nitto's are wearing nicely too, about 3,000 miles on them and quite a few big smoky burnouts and they still look almost like new.
As a note, for many years I ran BFG drag radials and then Nitto drag radials, went back and forth a couple of times.... the BFG's worked better at the track, but the Nitto's lasted longer. But, that was 8-10 years ago, I know technology changes.... and maybe they have too.
I agree on the ride.... they're good for cornering, but they do ride a little softer, which in my opinion is a good thing.
