I'm looking for some rear tires. As of right know I'm running the stock pilot runflats that are 7 years old( they **** for traction). I Don't put many miles on a year, So I'm looking for a tire I can use on the street safely and also have some nice launches at the strip. I probably put 3 to 5 thousand miles on a year and hit the stripe 6 to 7 times a year, Any good suggestions?
Best rear tires for street and drag?
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JUCD VPR
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I run BFG drag radials. They **** in the rain.
PhoenixGTS
Enthusiast
If you do not mind the odd look of the way they meet the bead edge of the wheel, the Kumho V700 is a no brainer. They are amazing. Totally transformed the car. Best mod I have.
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Knight Viper
Viper Owner
V-700 are hard to get now unless you get the shaved "road race' version
I don't drive in the rain, So that should not be an issue. Well how many miles can you get out of the bfg? v-700? nitto drags?
As I previously stated highway use say 75% of the time and Drag racing 25% or if u count highway runs its 50/50, so I need a tire thats sticky, but can last say 10,000 mi. Help me narrow this down to one tire guys, Thanks
As I previously stated highway use say 75% of the time and Drag racing 25% or if u count highway runs its 50/50, so I need a tire thats sticky, but can last say 10,000 mi. Help me narrow this down to one tire guys, Thanks
00SVTdubs
Enthusiast
335-17 hoosier drag radial
345-18 bfg drag radial
hands down
345-18 bfg drag radial
hands down
-FROG-
Enthusiast
I just bought a spair of V700's and had them mounted on my new SSR rims I just got. I don't recall my tires looking like that around the bead. What size tire is that? Looks like the tire is too small for the wheel or the wheel is some ultra wide wheel that's a little too wide for a 335. Is that a 335? Mine totally fill out the wheel like my pilots did on my GTS wheels. I got V700's from... well, I'm not telling because I may buy another pair.
Early93Viper
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The V700 do sit off the wheel a bit (you can't tell unless you’re looking for it). The worst thing about Kumhos is that they sandblast your paint.
They are going to be your best mod for the $s. There not really drag tires and I don't think they will help you much in a straight line. But in the corners and while braking you will see a big difference.
They are going to be your best mod for the $s. There not really drag tires and I don't think they will help you much in a straight line. But in the corners and while braking you will see a big difference.
PhoenixGTS
Enthusiast
Night and day difference in a straight line compared to my previous Pilots. I still get some wheelspin in the winter, but in the summer heat I can launch at 2,500-3,000 rpm even with my short gears and only get maybe a rotation or two of spin. Probably took a second off my 0-60 mph times. Honestly. With the Pilots O had to launch from an idle then they would light up when the car went on the pipe around 3,200 rpm.
AMong
Enthusiast
Bingo ! 345/30-18 BFG drag radial - I run 1000rwhp on the street with these and they work excellent. I can hook 100% in 3rd gear , and most of my power in 2nd if the tires are hot . They pull a little bit in grooves and are funky over expansion joints , not to mention they are Very Very Very bad in the rain though !! expect 3 - 4 k mi from the tires of youve got a higher HP car ...
I highly reccomend them
I highly reccomend them
You did NOT say the year-model-wheel size. IT MATTERS !!!!
I'm not a fan of Drag Radials on the street IF-IF-IF you corner aggressively.
There have been anecdotes here of "SCARY" cornering, especially exit ramps, on-ramps etc if you try to take it "NORMALLY" fast for a Viper. BE CAREFUL!
Why? THE SIDEWALLS ARE INTENDED TO GIVE / FLEX MORE ON A DRAG RADIAL. SQUIRRELY CORNERING can be a formula for disaster if you over-corner the tire. If you love fast cornering, and choose this option, RELIGIOUSLY monitor your pressures and boost them for road use. P.S. They have almost NO road-hazard protection. A bad pothole can break a belt.
I would suggest Michelin Pilot Sport CUP tires, 345-30-18. As sticky as a Kumho, and intended for safe high speed and cornering. Wider contact patch than Kumho. If you have 17" wheels, go w/ Kumhos.
PPS. You are looking for rear tires....your fronts are alos 7 years OLD?
New sticky rubber rear, and hockey-puck-hard fronts are a great way to test your airbags (if so equipped)or your sternum if not.
I'm not a fan of Drag Radials on the street IF-IF-IF you corner aggressively.
There have been anecdotes here of "SCARY" cornering, especially exit ramps, on-ramps etc if you try to take it "NORMALLY" fast for a Viper. BE CAREFUL!
Why? THE SIDEWALLS ARE INTENDED TO GIVE / FLEX MORE ON A DRAG RADIAL. SQUIRRELY CORNERING can be a formula for disaster if you over-corner the tire. If you love fast cornering, and choose this option, RELIGIOUSLY monitor your pressures and boost them for road use. P.S. They have almost NO road-hazard protection. A bad pothole can break a belt.
I would suggest Michelin Pilot Sport CUP tires, 345-30-18. As sticky as a Kumho, and intended for safe high speed and cornering. Wider contact patch than Kumho. If you have 17" wheels, go w/ Kumhos.
PPS. You are looking for rear tires....your fronts are alos 7 years OLD?
New sticky rubber rear, and hockey-puck-hard fronts are a great way to test your airbags (if so equipped)or your sternum if not.
AJT
Enthusiast
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I would suggest Michelin Pilot Sport CUP tires, 345-30-18. As sticky as a Kumho, and intended for safe high speed and cornering. Wider contact patch than Kumho. If you have 17" wheels, go w/ Kumhos.
PPS. You are looking for rear tires....your fronts are alos 7 years OLD?
New sticky rubber rear, and hockey-puck-hard fronts are a great way to test your airbags (if so equipped)or your sternum if not.
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I have no complaints on my Cups from Jon B. I have gotten about 5K out of them & I can probably get another 1-2.
They hook up great, like above, 2nd is controllable, 3rd & 4th is great! Freeway curves are great at 80-90 mPH. No problem in the rain, although my a$$ bites a hole in the seat anyway & I drive carefully.
I would suggest Michelin Pilot Sport CUP tires, 345-30-18. As sticky as a Kumho, and intended for safe high speed and cornering. Wider contact patch than Kumho. If you have 17" wheels, go w/ Kumhos.
PPS. You are looking for rear tires....your fronts are alos 7 years OLD?
New sticky rubber rear, and hockey-puck-hard fronts are a great way to test your airbags (if so equipped)or your sternum if not.
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I have no complaints on my Cups from Jon B. I have gotten about 5K out of them & I can probably get another 1-2.
They hook up great, like above, 2nd is controllable, 3rd & 4th is great! Freeway curves are great at 80-90 mPH. No problem in the rain, although my a$$ bites a hole in the seat anyway & I drive carefully.
BLWNASP
Enthusiast
What ideas for 17' wheels. Not many options anymore.
Should us (fellow 17 inchers) just **** it up and buy 18's or 19's?
I am serious about the question, even though I am giggling like a school girl typing that up.
Should us (fellow 17 inchers) just **** it up and buy 18's or 19's?
I am serious about the question, even though I am giggling like a school girl typing that up.
ViperRichRT10
Enthusiast
I have the Kumhos and they are great! The reason the look like that on the rim is that the michelin has a raised piece of rubber to protect the rim. I wish the Kumhos had that lip protector and they would be perfect. The extra grip for the price makes me more than happy with mine. Also, the handle WAY better on corners than the BFGoodrich drag radials.
-FROG-
Enthusiast
So you are saying My Kumho V700's should help out my 12.1 sec pass I ran on my Pilots? What do you think I can get it down to?
Well, I gave up on my Kuhmo V700. (Poor wear). I just put on the new PS2's. 17INCH. I really like them. Haven't tried track, but seems pretty good so far.
I was afraid at first in the corners, but these tires are pretty grippy.
Yeah, the Kuhmos looked stupid on my rims. Just don't have the relief lip for rim protectors.
I was afraid at first in the corners, but these tires are pretty grippy.
Yeah, the Kuhmos looked stupid on my rims. Just don't have the relief lip for rim protectors.
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