Question for the Drag Racers...

jason427 · 10-24-2008, 03:06 PM

I am ordering rear wheels/DRAG RADIALS for the strip. I have two options.

17" w/ 225/45/17 BF Goodrich 25" tall

17" w 245/45/17 Nittos 25.71" tall

Before you answer consider the following:

BF goodrich hooks MUCH better than the Nittos (I have both for other cars). BF's are a little shorter 25" vs 25.7" for the Nittos.
Im not sure what gear w/steptronic you are in going through the traps but the shorter tire might be bad/good. I have not raced the car yet.

Opinions?

Jason

car will be modded

Berduderunner · 10-28-2008, 03:11 PM

Nittos.
If you chip the car, 225 prolly will not cut it

jason427 · 10-28-2008, 03:31 PM

I agree, now that my computer has adapted to the new JB3, traction will definately be an issue,

So it looks likt 18" mickey thompson drag radials, or 16"-17" et streets, but then I really need to go with a bias ply up front if I go that route.

It is an auto, so maybe I can get away with drag radials.

Evolution Racewerks · 11-17-2008, 08:45 PM

Why not run a 275/40/17 BF Goodrich. Traction is key in drag. Get as much as possible.

professor · 11-18-2008, 05:16 PM

out of curiosity, what width rims do you have?

jason427 · 11-18-2008, 08:13 PM

Well,

I am having a set of custom 16" rims made for the rear w/255/16 Mickey Thompson drag radials. These should do the trick with a nice fat sidewall.

I am renting the dragstrip on Friday for my cars and hopefully these wheels will be ready in time to take the 135i over.

Jason

professor · 11-18-2008, 09:14 PM

good luck to you. let us know how you go.
can't say i can even imagine what they would look like on the 1er!

Berduderunner · 11-19-2008, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason427

Well,

I am having a set of custom 16" rims made for the rear w/255/16 Mickey Thompson drag radials. These should do the trick with a nice fat sidewall.

I am renting the dragstrip on Friday for my cars and hopefully these wheels will be ready in time to take the 135i over.

Jason

i dont think 16's will fit over our massive front brakes... anyone else wanna confirm that?

EDIT: NVM didnt fully read ur post

jason427 · 11-19-2008, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berduderunner

i dont think 16's will fit over our massive front brakes... anyone else wanna confirm that?

EDIT: NVM didnt fully read ur post

The key word was "REAR" of the 135i... :wink:

My guy can make skinny drag fronts but they have to be 17"

Im just going with the rears for now.

Jason

10-24-2008, 03:06 PM	#1
jason427 FASTEST 135i 9 Rep 121 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indialantic, FL iTrader: (0)	Question for the Drag Racers... I am ordering rear wheels/DRAG RADIALS for the strip. I have two options. 17" w/ 225/45/17 BF Goodrich 25" tall 17" w 245/45/17 Nittos 25.71" tall Before you answer consider the following: BF goodrich hooks MUCH better than the Nittos (I have both for other cars). BF's are a little shorter 25" vs 25.7" for the Nittos. Im not sure what gear w/steptronic you are in going through the traps but the shorter tire might be bad/good. I have not raced the car yet. Opinions? Jason car will be modded __________________ 2008 135i 12.31@115 (SOLD) 2007 911 Turbo 11.80@120 2009 GT-R 10.95@127 Official Rolex Jeweler
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jason427 FASTEST 135i 9 Rep 121 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indialantic, FL iTrader: (0)	I agree, now that my computer has adapted to the new JB3, traction will definately be an issue, So it looks likt 18" mickey thompson drag radials, or 16"-17" et streets, but then I really need to go with a bias ply up front if I go that route. It is an auto, so maybe I can get away with drag radials. __________________ 2008 135i 12.31@115 (SOLD) 2007 911 Turbo 11.80@120 2009 GT-R 10.95@127 Official Rolex Jeweler
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Evolution Racewerks Captain 140 Rep 863 Posts Drives: 20 M340i,15 M4,12 328i,08 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Azusa, CA iTrader: (3)	Why not run a 275/40/17 BF Goodrich. Traction is key in drag. Get as much as possible.
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professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	out of curiosity, what width rims do you have?
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jason427 FASTEST 135i 9 Rep 121 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indialantic, FL iTrader: (0)	Well, I am having a set of custom 16" rims made for the rear w/255/16 Mickey Thompson drag radials. These should do the trick with a nice fat sidewall. I am renting the dragstrip on Friday for my cars and hopefully these wheels will be ready in time to take the 135i over. Jason __________________ 2008 135i 12.31@115 (SOLD) 2007 911 Turbo 11.80@120 2009 GT-R 10.95@127 Official Rolex Jeweler
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professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	good luck to you. let us know how you go. can't say i can even imagine what they would look like on the 1er!
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