Drag Radial Diameter Comparison? 28" vs 26"

[HWYSTR455]

I'm doing the research for a friend who wants to buy wheels for his 87 GN, and 17s I keep saying are the way to go. He is saying that he needs as close to a 28" tall tire as possible for traction reasons, and as most know, there is no 28" tire available in 17s.

Question: What's the traction difference between a 275/40-17 and a 275/60-15 BFG Drag Radial? Is it a very noticable difference, or is it splitting hairs?


FYI- The tallest 17" tire I can find is a Nitto Drag Radial 255/50-17, which is 27" tall. How do the Nittos compare to the BFG Drag Radials?

[Adam Connell]

the nittos are MUCH better than the BFGs but still in the low end for traction compared to MTs and M&H. I bought nittos this last time around because they are a very good compromise between a true street tire and an all out drag tire... they fall right dead in the middle with wear and traction.

[lpaulabbott]

a 275-40-17 is 25.7 inches tall and a 275 60 15 is 28 inches tall. its not a matter of traction but if your car is a mid 12 or higher you would benifit from a 26 inch tall tire but high 11 and lower you would benifit from a 28 inch taller the point is you would mph better. your best bet is a mickey thompson 275 40 17

[pressured]

check out M&H they have a 275/50/17 28" tall drag radial. i run these on my car and am very happy.

[HWYSTR455]

AH! M&H DRs at 28"! That's the ticket! Where's the cheapest place to get those?

[pressured]

ordered mine direct from m&h. use code 01racemaster in cupon code box for a 10% discount. if it doesent work call m&h marketing and ask for the new discount code.

[HWYSTR455]

Eh, I ordered them from RPMOutlet.com, got them for 169.99 each, which I guess isn't too bad then. Direct M&H sells them for 199.99, and with 10% that's only another $20 off, or $180. Anyone else get them cheaper?