Best Setup for Traction (drag and street)

Joshboody · 12-06-2011, 10:26 AM

Recently I’ve been thinking about rubber and have a couple questions. I’m sure the info is searchable, but I was not so successful in my attempts for my first question.

What is the largest tire that will fit in the rear (E90 ZSP)? I’m thinking to purchase larger wheels for more rubber. I would just interchange wheels (stock or drag) depending on the driving situation.
EDIT: I now understand most 17s don't fit.

Should I get TPMS for the drags or don’t worry about? If drag tires hold less air, then the TPMS maybe triggered anyway right?

Now for drag tires, I don’t know anything really. I want something that can be driven in all conditions, but the primary focus is hooking up. I guess these are Drag Radials, and my first thought is Nittos, but I’m sure there are many other choices.

Any feedback would be great! Thanks guys.

ttbmer · 12-07-2011, 02:39 PM

In for this. I'm clueless abt drag radials, wheel specs, and all rim track related staff.

Lulz_M3 · 12-07-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshboody

What is the largest tire that will fit in the rear (E90 ZSP)? I’m thinking to purchase larger wheels for more rubber. I would just interchange wheels (stock or drag) depending on the driving situation.
EDIT: I now understand most 17s don't fit.

I would suggest the Kosei K1's from Tire Rack, very affordable, unbelievably light weight, but aesthetically not very appealing (IMO)

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Originally Posted by Joshboody

Should I get TPMS for the drags or don’t worry about? If drag tires hold less air, then the TPMS maybe triggered anyway right?

Correct, i don't see any reason to run TPMS

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Originally Posted by Joshboody

Now for drag tires, I don’t know anything really. I want something that can be driven in all conditions, but the primary focus is hooking up. I guess these are Drag Radials, and my first thought is Nittos, but I’m sure there are many other choices.

Depending on your mods, i would suggest a 275/40/17 Mickey Thompson ET Street, or the same size Nitto DR. If your not heavily modded, you may be able to get away with a 245, remember the wider the tire, the more rolling resistance = less trap speed and subsequently a higher ET.

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Joshboody Lieutenant Colonel 66 Rep 1,708 Posts Drives: pickemuptruck Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (7)	Best Setup for Traction (drag and street) Recently I’ve been thinking about rubber and have a couple questions. I’m sure the info is searchable, but I was not so successful in my attempts for my first question. What is the largest tire that will fit in the rear (E90 ZSP)? I’m thinking to purchase larger wheels for more rubber. I would just interchange wheels (stock or drag) depending on the driving situation. EDIT: I now understand most 17s don't fit. Should I get TPMS for the drags or don’t worry about? If drag tires hold less air, then the TPMS maybe triggered anyway right? Now for drag tires, I don’t know anything really. I want something that can be driven in all conditions, but the primary focus is hooking up. I guess these are Drag Radials, and my first thought is Nittos, but I’m sure there are many other choices. Any feedback would be great! Thanks guys. Last edited by Joshboody; 12-06-2011 at 11:06 AM.. Reason: reword
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