Drag tyres: trade-off between width and height

[neil_se]

I'm just trying to figure out which sized tyre would be most appropriate for my needs (250rwkw silvia, only occasional drag use so not wanting to spend a great deal). In a cheap semi-slick like the Falken RT215, there's not a great deal of width options available for each diameter so which would be better, a wide 17" tyre or a narrower 15" tyre with greater sidewall flex? Comparing, say, a 255/40/17 ($280) vs 225/50/16 ($190) vs 205/60/15 ($160), and possibly taking into account the price difference between them (ie. is the increase in traction worth the $120 difference. Prices from Tempe Tyres).

Or maybe i should save and get some 255 15" BFGoodrich Comp T/As or Nittos but they'd be significantly more expensive again.

cheers

Neil

[wreckedhead]

hey champ, get a 16x8 in rim or 15x7 or 8, and fit the new mickey thompson drag/street radial, you wont be dissapointed, the only thing is they are in the 300s so not exactly sure if you got the cash for it, but definetly wont be dissapointed

[neil_se]

hmm, maybe i should take it more seriously and get some good tyres. I'm aiming to get in the HPI top 10 so will need a decent 60' to back up my mph. I had 245/45/16s Falken FK451s on my last 180sx and they still didn't offer much traction at Willowbank so i guess i'd fry 205 or 225 RT215s just as bad.

[2rismo]

Buy a pair of my 245/40/17's (Dunlop SP Supersports) and give em a go.

$150ea.

Adrian

[neil_se]

Just did some research and they sound like damn good tyres Adrian. I'm wasn't really looking at buying for about 4 weeks but PM me some pics and details and i might be enticed as the silvia will need some new rear tyres for rego.

[2rismo]

Check the for sale section mate - they're in there. Same tyre as in pic but not brand new. If you're quick you'll get the better of the remaining tyres.

Adrian