Drag Radial Question
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12' C63 P31, 06' Supercharged Range, 08' BMW 550i
Drag Radial Question
I did a search but couldn't find anything conclusive...
What BFG Drag Radial tire size would be best to run on the OEM E55 18" wheel (drag strip only)?:
265/40 R18
-- 26 lbs.
-- Diameter 26.2"
-- Width 9.5"
275/35 R18
-- 27 lbs.
-- Diameter 25.6"
-- Width 9.5"
295/35 R18
-- 29 lbs.
-- Diameter 26.2"
-- Width 10"
What BFG Drag Radial tire size would be best to run on the OEM E55 18" wheel (drag strip only)?:
265/40 R18
-- 26 lbs.
-- Diameter 26.2"
-- Width 9.5"
275/35 R18
-- 27 lbs.
-- Diameter 25.6"
-- Width 9.5"
295/35 R18
-- 29 lbs.
-- Diameter 26.2"
-- Width 10"
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2005 E 55
I did a search but couldn't find anything conclusive...
What BFG Drag Radial tire size would be best to run on the OEM E55 18" wheel (drag strip only)?:
265/40 R18
-- 26 lbs.
-- Diameter 26.2"
-- Width 9.5"
275/35 R18
-- 27 lbs.
-- Diameter 25.6"
-- Width 9.5"
295/35 R18
-- 29 lbs.
-- Diameter 26.2"
-- Width 10"
What BFG Drag Radial tire size would be best to run on the OEM E55 18" wheel (drag strip only)?:
265/40 R18
-- 26 lbs.
-- Diameter 26.2"
-- Width 9.5"
275/35 R18
-- 27 lbs.
-- Diameter 25.6"
-- Width 9.5"
295/35 R18
-- 29 lbs.
-- Diameter 26.2"
-- Width 10"
I would go with the 265/40 R 18. The taller sidewall, in my experience, will work the best at the track.
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2006 E55 AMG
I don't think the additional 3 mm of sidewall on the 265 would give you an advantage over the 295/35, especially since you're getting 30mm in width with the 295. If the 295 fits, I would use that. I have 315 Nittos on my F-body and when new, they hook up like a mad dog.
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I don't think the additional 3 mm of sidewall on the 265 would give you an advantage over the 295/35, especially since you're getting 30mm in width with the 295. If the 295 fits, I would use that. I have 315 Nittos on my F-body and when new, they hook up like a mad dog.
Does anyone know if the 295/35/18 will fit?
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From: Australia/Hong Kong
05 E55, R33 GTR, R33 GTS-t
i too was noting the diameter.. if you can get traction, the smaller diameter is effectively like dropping your diff ratio a little bit, while small can help your 60ft time if traction permits, and will help the car rev out a little quicker. Not sure if the difference is that significant, but by the end of the track it may pay off...
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