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road race tires
Is it a horrible idea to do my first open track event with BFG Drag Radials in the rear - 315/35-17 ? I know they're not ideal but would they flat out fail and cause a wreck? My car came with them and I will not buy them again, but I'd rather not buy new tires right now. Front has BFG T/A KDWS. I'm heading to Pocono with PDA in August (www.pdadrivingschool.com).
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YES,
IT'S A HORRIBLE IDEA.
See thread titled "180 mph tires". A Nitto drag radial failed on the author at a road course. Pictures included. Don't even think about it. |
That's what I thought. So, anyone ever install Sumitomo HTR-Z's and could share their thoughts on them? Tirerack's got them on sale.
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NewBDR,
My BDR came with Nitto Drag radials on the rear and Nitto 555 on the front. I have done 4 opentrack events on them and think they are fine when you are starting out. I have ordered new rims where I will mount slicks for future track events. I don't know anything about BFG's but if they have the proper speed ratings, I think they will be fine for your first open track event. Don' t jump out and buy something on sale. Go to these events and talk to other drivers see what works for them. Good luck. PS I know a guy with a big block ERA that runs Drag Radials front and back, and they may even be BFG's. |
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