What is the best drag slick tire on the market for OE M5 stock wheel?
I'm thinking of going to e-town raceway to run my 00 M5 and I need the best drag tire for my car, any recommendations and how much tire preasure? Thank you guys!
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Probably try checking Toyo ra1's and Nitto Nt01...or hoosiers.
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We had "fair" results with 275/35ZR18 Toyo Proxes RA1s on Dinan rims at Englishtown a couple of weeks ago. They may work better on an S2 or equivalent than they did on the S3. It was the first time out and the best 60' time was 1.959.
Next time out we'll probably go with a set of BF Goodrich g-Force T/A Drag Radials and reinstall the 3.45 rear end gearing. Believe she's capable of 1.7 60' times when we get her to hook up.
Ray
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I'm thinking of going to e-town raceway to run my 00 M5 and I need the best drag tire for my car, any recommendations and how much tire preasure? Thank you guys!
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As Kelster said, a true drag radial is the way to go if you're going to buy a set of tires just for the drag strip.
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Last edited by Ben Carufel; 4th November 2007 at 19:33.
If you're looking for a true drag setup, then you might want to consider a smaller diameter rim. Can get a lighter rim, and will have more tire choices. Plus, a smaller diameter rim will give you more sidewall height, better contact patch with lower tire pressures
Keep in mind that a drag tire will put a lot more stress on the drivetrain on a hard launch
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We had "fair" results with 275/35ZR18 Toyo Proxes RA1s on Dinan rims at Englishtown a couple of weeks ago. They may work better on an S2 or equivalent than they did on the S3. It was the first time out and the best 60' time was 1.959.
Next time out we'll probably go with a set of BF Goodrich g-Force T/A Drag Radials and reinstall the 3.45 rear end gearing. Believe she's capable of 1.7 60' times when we get her to hook up.
Ray
Ray, your info was very helpful...thank you!
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If you're looking for a true drag setup, then you might want to consider a smaller diameter rim. Can get a lighter rim, and will have more tire choices. Plus, a smaller diameter rim will give you more sidewall height, better contact patch with lower tire pressures
Keep in mind that a drag tire will put a lot more stress on the drivetrain on a hard launch
Very true! Unfortunately i'm on a budget right now but thank you for your kind help.
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