ET Street Radials?

Rodo · 03-02-2005, 03:10 AM

I need some new tires, and I am thinking about getting a couple ET street radials. Has anyone ever used them? How do they do in the rain? Are they worth the money, or should i just get some BFG's?
Thanks,
Rodney

InfamousSVT · 03-02-2005, 03:15 AM

I'm not sure if you're wanting to go with the ET Street Radial for an everyday driver?!

If you are wanting a drag radial tire for everyday driving, I would recommend the Nitto's or BFG's! Although the ET Street Radial is DOT approved the thread will not last long enough to make it worth the money spent IMO!

Just my .02!

blk04cobra1 · 03-02-2005, 11:01 AM

Depends on how much you drive it...ET street radials would probably not be your best choice if you drive it a lot b/c their treadwear is very little...on the other hand, BFG drags are almost like ET streets b/c you get maybe 5000miles out of them, but they hook like a motha...Nitto's are very good DR's as well and you'll see better treadwear than the BFG's...im actually gonna buy some Nitto's for my stockers and keep the BFG's on the alternate rims...

Rodo · 03-02-2005, 11:53 AM

I heard mixed opinions about the nittos. Some guys say thay don't hook very well. I drive the car frequently, so I may just get some ET streets and mount them on a couple of extra wheels I have. I really wanted to avoid changing the wheels every weekend, but if I can only get 5,000 miles out of BFGs or ETstreet radials it may be worth the trouble.
Thanks
Rodney

coleman · 03-02-2005, 12:25 PM

Nittos are awesome, but ET streets are far better at the track -- but do not drive et streets on public roads.

Nitto 315/35r17 will fit our stock rims. get those for daily driving ... they do hook well.
And then if you want, buy some ET Streets just for the drag strip -- on 16" GT rims.

gnxs · 03-02-2005, 01:40 PM

The 315 Nittos are a good compromise tire. I got about 8500 miles out of a set last Summer. VERY streetable, but not nearly as good (traction-wise) as an ET Street. After my current Nittos wear out, I'm gonna try the MT ET Street Radials.

The Nittos may not be as good as an ET Street, but they're substantially better than a regular radial.

Rodo · 03-02-2005, 03:27 PM

I have a set of 16 inch pony wheels, I will mount a couple on them.

Who has the best price on the ET streets?

cobra2112 · 03-02-2005, 08:10 PM

How wide are the stock rims? And putting 315/35 r17 Nittto DR would be ok? Nitto recomends 10.5-12" wide rim for that size.

coleman · 03-02-2005, 08:18 PM

Nitto 315s are quite a bit narrower than other 315s.
Many 03/04 cobras have run them w/ success on the stock rims including myself.

blk04cobra1 · 03-02-2005, 08:41 PM

stockers are 9" wide all the way around...but for some reason the 315 Nitto's fit on there well...

gnxs · 03-03-2005, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blk04cobra1

stockers are 9" wide all the way around...but for some reason the 315 Nitto's fit on there well...

Agreed. Here's my 315 Nittos on the stock rims:

blk04cobra1 · 03-03-2005, 10:07 AM

those look meaty...im thinking about getting them for my stockers, even though they are spares...i would like to swap the out every once in a while...plus tires.com has them for $171/ea...

Davesnake · 03-03-2005, 08:02 PM

Here's what the Nittos look like on 10.5's

Dave

mustangfamily · 03-05-2005, 10:19 PM

With the mods you have listed i would put in shot level 5 driveaxels and a liberty inputshaft if i were to put on some DOT's

Rodo · 03-06-2005, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mustangfamily

With the mods you have listed i would put in shot level 5 driveaxels and a liberty inputshaft if i were to put on some DOT's

Really, you think I may break something if I get some traction?

03-02-2005, 03:10 AM	#1
Rodo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chattanooga, Tn Posts: 110	ET Street Radials? I need some new tires, and I am thinking about getting a couple ET street radials. Has anyone ever used them? How do they do in the rain? Are they worth the money, or should i just get some BFG's? Thanks, Rodney __________________ 2003 Black 10th Anniversary Coupe Born 6/24/2003 #852 of 2003 10th Anniversary Cobras 1 of 381 Black 10th Anniversary Coupes #7765 of 8394 Cobra Coupes

03-02-2005, 03:15 AM	#2
InfamousSVT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gastonia, NC Posts: 1,960	I'm not sure if you're wanting to go with the ET Street Radial for an everyday driver?! If you are wanting a drag radial tire for everyday driving, I would recommend the Nitto's or BFG's! Although the ET Street Radial is DOT approved the thread will not last long enough to make it worth the money spent IMO! Just my .02! __________________ 1994 Black on Black SVT Coupe 2004 SVT Cobra Competition Orange - SOLD 1979 Ghia Coupe - SOLD 1994 Chevy S-10 - DailyDriver

03-02-2005, 11:01 AM	#3
blk04cobra1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,374	Depends on how much you drive it...ET street radials would probably not be your best choice if you drive it a lot b/c their treadwear is very little...on the other hand, BFG drags are almost like ET streets b/c you get maybe 5000miles out of them, but they hook like a motha...Nitto's are very good DR's as well and you'll see better treadwear than the BFG's...im actually gonna buy some Nitto's for my stockers and keep the BFG's on the alternate rims... __________________ 2004 Cobra HP Twin 67's 785rwhp on 9lbs of boost

03-02-2005, 11:53 AM	#4
Rodo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chattanooga, Tn Posts: 110	I heard mixed opinions about the nittos. Some guys say thay don't hook very well. I drive the car frequently, so I may just get some ET streets and mount them on a couple of extra wheels I have. I really wanted to avoid changing the wheels every weekend, but if I can only get 5,000 miles out of BFGs or ETstreet radials it may be worth the trouble. Thanks Rodney __________________ 2003 Black 10th Anniversary Coupe Born 6/24/2003 #852 of 2003 10th Anniversary Cobras 1 of 381 Black 10th Anniversary Coupes #7765 of 8394 Cobra Coupes

03-02-2005, 12:25 PM	#5
coleman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 249	Nittos are awesome, but ET streets are far better at the track -- but do not drive et streets on public roads. Nitto 315/35r17 will fit our stock rims. get those for daily driving ... they do hook well. And then if you want, buy some ET Streets just for the drag strip -- on 16" GT rims. __________________ coleman - DFW-SVTOA Assistant Director 2003 Ford SVT Mustang Cobra # 561 of 8394 built on 6/13/02 609 RWHP / 560 RWTQ @ 16# w/ pump gas Engine: 310cu stroker, L&M Engines cams Induction: KB S/C, CAI, & SbTB Fuel System: KB BAP,Focus Pumps,SD 55# Exhaust: Hooker LTs w/ Jet-Hot 2000,QMP 3",Random Tech Cats, Flowmaster Handling: MM FLSFC/CC/coilover, D&D K-Member/A-Arms,Brembo rotors, KB U/L Control Arms, hardened halfshafts Cooling: Gordsford H/E w/ fans Other: Canton+Accusump, RaptorPerformance Shift light, Battery relocated, Pro 5.0, wbO2, 3.73

03-02-2005, 01:40 PM	#6
gnxs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago's SW Suburbs Posts: 59	The 315 Nittos are a good compromise tire. I got about 8500 miles out of a set last Summer. VERY streetable, but not nearly as good (traction-wise) as an ET Street. After my current Nittos wear out, I'm gonna try the MT ET Street Radials. The Nittos may not be as good as an ET Street, but they're substantially better than a regular radial. __________________ 1986 Buick GN (10.8-127) 2000 Formula WS6 (12.9-110) - Traded 2002 Chevy Trailblazer (??.?-??) 2004 SVT Cobra (11.2-126)

03-02-2005, 03:27 PM	#7
Rodo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chattanooga, Tn Posts: 110	I have a set of 16 inch pony wheels, I will mount a couple on them. Who has the best price on the ET streets? __________________ 2003 Black 10th Anniversary Coupe Born 6/24/2003 #852 of 2003 10th Anniversary Cobras 1 of 381 Black 10th Anniversary Coupes #7765 of 8394 Cobra Coupes

03-02-2005, 08:10 PM	#8
cobra2112 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Northeast Philly Posts: 53	How wide are the stock rims? And putting 315/35 r17 Nittto DR would be ok? Nitto recomends 10.5-12" wide rim for that size. __________________ Silver 04 Coupe, Magnaflow Catback, MAC CAI, Accufab Throttlebody. H&R Sport Springs,Steeda C&C Plates, Gordsford Heat Exchanger.

03-02-2005, 08:18 PM	#9
coleman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 249	Nitto 315s are quite a bit narrower than other 315s. Many 03/04 cobras have run them w/ success on the stock rims including myself. __________________ coleman - DFW-SVTOA Assistant Director 2003 Ford SVT Mustang Cobra # 561 of 8394 built on 6/13/02 609 RWHP / 560 RWTQ @ 16# w/ pump gas Engine: 310cu stroker, L&M Engines cams Induction: KB S/C, CAI, & SbTB Fuel System: KB BAP,Focus Pumps,SD 55# Exhaust: Hooker LTs w/ Jet-Hot 2000,QMP 3",Random Tech Cats, Flowmaster Handling: MM FLSFC/CC/coilover, D&D K-Member/A-Arms,Brembo rotors, KB U/L Control Arms, hardened halfshafts Cooling: Gordsford H/E w/ fans Other: Canton+Accusump, RaptorPerformance Shift light, Battery relocated, Pro 5.0, wbO2, 3.73

03-02-2005, 08:41 PM	#10
blk04cobra1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,374	stockers are 9" wide all the way around...but for some reason the 315 Nitto's fit on there well... __________________ 2004 Cobra HP Twin 67's 785rwhp on 9lbs of boost

03-03-2005, 10:07 AM	#12
blk04cobra1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,374	those look meaty...im thinking about getting them for my stockers, even though they are spares...i would like to swap the out every once in a while...plus tires.com has them for $171/ea... __________________ 2004 Cobra HP Twin 67's 785rwhp on 9lbs of boost

03-03-2005, 08:02 PM	#13
Davesnake Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: ma Posts: 222	Here's what the Nittos look like on 10.5's Dave __________________ 03 Sonic blue coupe 508rwhp 490rwtq 11.76 @ 121.35mph DR's 11.96 @ 123.81mph F1's -------------------- _____________________________________________

03-05-2005, 10:19 PM	#14
mustangfamily Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NC Posts: 3	With the mods you have listed i would put in shot level 5 driveaxels and a liberty inputshaft if i were to put on some DOT's __________________ Live today like there is no tomorrow. You will never have regrets this way!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)