I am currently using 275/60/15 BFG DRs on the rear of my car. I would have purchased Nittos 275/60/15s but they were not available when I bought my BFGs last year (just 275/50/15s) Yesterday I went to the Nitto web site and saw that they now list a 275/60/15. I would like to buy a set when my BFGs are worn out, which will be soon, perhaps a couple of months, depending on how/how much I drive.

Where can I get the best price on Nitto Drag Radials? Discount Tires Direct sells Nittos but they told me the 275/60/15s are not available yet.

Most people who have tried both, seem to favor the Nitto DRs over the BFG DRs. I would like to hear comments from people who have tried both.

Thanks, Joel

Nittos = great traction street tire, with moderate wear characteristics.
BFG's = better traction track tire, with poor wear characteristics.

I've tried both and I've had better short times with the BFG's. The Nitto's need to be really hot (10-12 second smokey burn-out)in order for them to perform decently.

I have a question for you: Why not ET Streets? Are they allowed in the street class where you race? If so, that is the hot ticket.

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1967 Chevelle SS 496

hot67, how would you say the BFG DR's perform on the street for traction compared to a regular radial?

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The tires are for street use only. I am not looking for a tire to race on. I just want the best combination of traction, wear and handling. I think the ET Streets provide great traction but would be very poor in the handling department so I don't consider them an option.

My car will melt the BFG DRs if I "jump on it" right out of the hole but they will hook ok if I feather it out of the hole for 20-30 feet and then floor it. With "normal" radials the tires spin anytime I apply full throttle in first gear. I have never fully heated the BFG DRs because I don't want to waste tires doing burn outs. If I heat them at all, I normally just floor it to "light them up" for 3-4 seconds. If I heated them with a longer burnout they might hook up better.

I have never tried the Nittos but most of what I have read, from people who have tried both, seems to indicate that the Nittos are preferred over the BFGs. I think everyone has said the Nittos will last longer and most of what I have read says the traction is "a toss up". Some say it's better and some say its worse. I would be willing to give up a slight loss of traction for longer tread life.

If the price is comparable I will try the Nittos and see for myself which one seems to work better.

Thanks, Joel

Joel, Sounds like you've found the answer to your question http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif The Nitto's should yield 15-20k miles, and offer great street manners in dry weather. And yes, ET Streets are poor street performers.

Gandalf80, both tires offer excellent traction on the street over a true street performance radial (i.e. non-drag radial)-the Nitto's just last a little longer. They also throw a lot of street debris on the car due to the soft, sticky compound http://www.chevelles.com/forum/frown.gif

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1967 Chevelle SS 496