Drag Radials

[TROJAN366]

For you guys running M&H racemasters. Should I buy 275/55 16s or 315/50 16s. I feel like the 315s would hook a bit better but am wondering if the extra bit of weight would negate the effects??

 

[flyinelvis11]

What rim are you planning on running? 315's are probably too wide for the aluminum pyos.

 

[TROJAN366]

What rim are you planning on running? 315's are probably too wide for the aluminum pyos.

I was thinking about PYOs since I have a set already. But if someone made the right offer for them with the tires mounted I would be open to buying another set of wheels

 

[TROJAN366]

I am really tempted to just buy another set of wheels and mount up some 305/50/20 Nitto 420s but I'm nervous the weight will hurt me.

 

[flyinelvis11]

It would be cool to have a set of each for side by side comparison to see if there is a trade off between weight and traction but sadly it's not something I can afford lol
There is probably someone here who can answer that question though....

 

[Ryan T]

With BMF 20x9 & 285/50/20 proxes i cut 1.72 60 ft all the time. I switched to a 22x9.5 RBP with 305/45/22 proxes which are heavier and still cut 1.73-1.75 60 footers last time @ the track.

 

[jmaz268]

With BMF 20x9 & 285/50/20 proxes i cut 1.72 60 ft all the time. I switched to a 22x9.5 RBP with 305/45/22 proxes which are heavier and still cut 1.73-1.75 60 footers last time @ the track.

Ryan did you ever weigh the 285/bmf combo?

My Ultra 20s with same 285 proxes would cut 1.66s all day long. They weigh 85lbs each.

 

[Ryan T]

i never weighed them..i had to run drag radial to get in the 1.6s

 

[DMAXchris]

I was thinking about PYOs since I have a set already. But if someone made the right offer for them with the tires mounted I would be open to buying another set of wheels

You dont wanna do that. They will probably spin on the rim. Just buy a cheap-o set of used wheels that are the correct width.
I have a set of M&H 315s to use and they are mounted on a 9" wide wheel. The PYOs are 6.5".

 

[TROJAN366]

I have found a couple sets of steel 17x9s for short money. Maybe I'll just do that.