275/40/17 DOT Drag Tires or Slicks?

dambikeracer · May 25, 2009, 11:58 AM

Are the 275/40/17 DOT Drag Tires over kill? I'm looking in to a set of drag tires and not sure if I should run a set of 245/45/17 on the factory BBS or go all out and get a set of 17x9 or 9.5 and run the 275/40/17. Anyone running 275's for drag? Or running a set of Hoosier R6 Slick on the factory BBS 245/45/17 or 255/45/17. Currently running stock turbo putting down around 400whp. I will be installing a Red next month. What is my best bet?

quickgti18t · May 26, 2009, 03:08 AM

I would wait until these come out.
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=286859

dambikeracer · May 26, 2009, 12:41 PM

Well after doing some research of my own, my best bet is to go with a 245/45/17 on the factory rim.

03whitegsr · May 26, 2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by quickgti18t

I would wait until these come out.
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=286859

Interesting...

The BFGs in the same size are supposed to be pretty good for traction. I wonder if this will help with reducing shock loads though.