Just got MT DR's today

boss96 · 01-02-2006, 05:16 PM

The only size available locally today was 325/50/15. They are 28" tall compared to the typical mustang 26" size.
I have Weld Prostars 15x10 with 6.5" backspacing, no quad shocks and no tailpipes. The tires barely fit, not much of a problem width-wise but they do stick out under the fender lip just enough to rub if you hit a bump. I put some air in the pass. side airbag I have and surprisingly it lifted up the whole car so that solved that problem for now. I'll probably be getting those "weight jacker" LCA's soon to be more permanent.
Now the good part..
I've owned BFG's and Nittos before (DR's) and they worked better than a regular tire but still would spin in 1st gear and sometimes 2nd.
Not these...
I can't believe how well these tires hook, I can go just short of WOT in 1st, bang 2nd and go from there. Definitely the closest thing to slicks I've ever tried. And on top of that I was running 35lbs of air in the tires, no heating up the tires, nothing!
The most spin I saw was a little bit initially in 1st, then they bit, went wot to 6500 and shifted. I thought the front was going to lift off the ground when I hit second.
If you need traction on the street buy these..
Bob

Italian LX · 01-02-2006, 05:52 PM

Yep, I've seen many cars at the track pull the front wheels with those tires. I'd definitely sport a set if I didn't put so many highway miles on my coupe.

Cougar5.0 · 01-02-2006, 05:56 PM

Yep, I got 'em & love 'em.

slvrbullit · 01-02-2006, 06:02 PM

I got them and love them but unfortunately my axles did not like them too much. click the following for pics of the carnage http://forums.qwiksnake.com/showpost...31&postcount=9

Definately not for stock axles and 4500 rpm launches.

Dale McPeters · 01-03-2006, 06:40 AM

Very nice Bob, now get those axles changed out if you still have stock ones
in there.

ChipR4cam · 01-03-2006, 07:45 AM

I want to see what they look like on your car. I may get a set for mine.

boss96 · 01-03-2006, 09:13 AM

Dale-I already have Moser 31sp's in the car with a girdle, etc. Surprisingly, in the past I had stock axles and ran as low as high 1.5 60ft's and they did not break but after that particular run I decided to get the better axles.
Chip-I'm in the dark ages, no dig cam

As I said above though, they are a pretty tight fit, stick out right to the edge of the fenders but not beyond that at least.
Bob

QWKSNKE · 01-03-2006, 10:08 AM

I am probably going to get some in 17's when I get my other project done

93Cobra#2771 · 01-03-2006, 12:49 PM

On the subject of drag radials - when using for daily driver duty after the car has been parked for a while. Do they get "flat spotted" for a time until they get some heat built up in them? In other words, do they ride like crap for a few miles at 60mph+? It feels like my Nittos do (just like the stock gatorbacks used to do when they were relatively new).

TheJeanyus · 01-03-2006, 12:52 PM

I haven't noticed mine doing that.

01-02-2006, 05:16 PM	#1
boss96 Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 47	Just got MT DR's today The only size available locally today was 325/50/15. They are 28" tall compared to the typical mustang 26" size. I have Weld Prostars 15x10 with 6.5" backspacing, no quad shocks and no tailpipes. The tires barely fit, not much of a problem width-wise but they do stick out under the fender lip just enough to rub if you hit a bump. I put some air in the pass. side airbag I have and surprisingly it lifted up the whole car so that solved that problem for now. I'll probably be getting those "weight jacker" LCA's soon to be more permanent. Now the good part.. I've owned BFG's and Nittos before (DR's) and they worked better than a regular tire but still would spin in 1st gear and sometimes 2nd. Not these... I can't believe how well these tires hook, I can go just short of WOT in 1st, bang 2nd and go from there. Definitely the closest thing to slicks I've ever tried. And on top of that I was running 35lbs of air in the tires, no heating up the tires, nothing! The most spin I saw was a little bit initially in 1st, then they bit, went wot to 6500 and shifted. I thought the front was going to lift off the ground when I hit second. If you need traction on the street buy these.. Bob __________________ 1996 GT, forged parts, vortech, ZXA3 processor, etc.

01-02-2006, 05:56 PM	#3
Cougar5.0 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 48	Re: Just got MT DR's today Yep, I got 'em & love 'em.

01-02-2006, 06:02 PM	#4
slvrbullit Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: on the water Posts: 1,280	Re: Just got MT DR's today I got them and love them but unfortunately my axles did not like them too much. click the following for pics of the carnage http://forums.qwiksnake.com/showpost...31&postcount=9 Definately not for stock axles and 4500 rpm launches. __________________ 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited--- too many mods to list, about to be sitting on 1 ton axles. 2000 Ford F-350 Dually Lariat LE Crew Cab Short Box 7.3 auto 168,000 miles

01-03-2006, 06:40 AM	#5
Dale McPeters 5.0 Block/Walnut Cracker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Working.... Posts: 2,409	Re: Just got MT DR's today Very nice Bob, now get those axles changed out if you still have stock ones in there. __________________ '14 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 6-speed

01-03-2006, 07:45 AM	#6
ChipR4cam You can call me mister. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Plenty recovered. Posts: 3,518	Re: Just got MT DR's today I want to see what they look like on your car. I may get a set for mine.

01-02-2006, 05:52 PM	#2
Italian LX Daddy x4 ...we're done Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oxford, AL Posts: 11,551	Re: Just got MT DR's today Yep, I've seen many cars at the track pull the front wheels with those tires. I'd definitely sport a set if I didn't put so many highway miles on my coupe. __________________ -Brian '86 Mustang GT Convertible '88 Mustang LX coupe '11 Odyssey TE '21 Insight Touring

01-03-2006, 09:13 AM	#7
boss96 Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 47	Re: Just got MT DR's today Dale-I already have Moser 31sp's in the car with a girdle, etc. Surprisingly, in the past I had stock axles and ran as low as high 1.5 60ft's and they did not break but after that particular run I decided to get the better axles. Chip-I'm in the dark ages, no dig cam As I said above though, they are a pretty tight fit, stick out right to the edge of the fenders but not beyond that at least. Bob __________________ 1996 GT, forged parts, vortech, ZXA3 processor, etc.

01-03-2006, 10:08 AM	#8
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	Re: Just got MT DR's today I am probably going to get some in 17's when I get my other project done __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

01-03-2006, 12:49 PM	#9
93Cobra#2771 The Kocky One Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Yeah, but those cutters won't bust any walnuts.â„¢ Posts: 1,948	Re: Just got MT DR's today On the subject of drag radials - when using for daily driver duty after the car has been parked for a while. Do they get "flat spotted" for a time until they get some heat built up in them? In other words, do they ride like crap for a few miles at 60mph+? It feels like my Nittos do (just like the stock gatorbacks used to do when they were relatively new). __________________ *For Sale: Reproduction Window Stickers, 87+ Mustangs, Cobras, Lightnings, and HD F150!* Richard White 93 Cobra Kocky will be back!

01-03-2006, 12:52 PM	#10
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	Re: Just got MT DR's today I haven't noticed mine doing that. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI