Nitto 555r VS BFG KDW DR - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Mad_Mach_1 · 07-02-2008, 06:17 PM

time to start another debate before my next purchase for the mach....

Which of these 2 tires is better for STRIP use only. ive got a 2nd pair of rims coming, which will mount one of these brands of tires.... they will be used to drive from my house to the strip and back again.. NO DAILY STREET USE.

Jester · 07-02-2008, 07:17 PM

BFGs hands down...

Mach1Nut · 07-02-2008, 07:33 PM

Neither.

Get MT DR's

mach1mustangman · 07-02-2008, 08:25 PM

BFG's all the way. I had a set on my 5.0 coupe with bolt-ons and 150hp shot of squeeze and they worked great for me. I was running an automatic with a 2400 stall. They only spun about 2-3 feet on the nitrous. Great drag strip tire, not so good in the rain.

Mad_Mach_1 · 07-02-2008, 11:00 PM

not worried about the rain... ill keep my perellis for that

one mach 1 · 07-03-2008, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mach1Nut

Neither.

Get MT DR's

I agree! Even better get a 15x8 rim with 26x10.5x15 MT et streets. They are lighter than the drag radials, and hook like a mofo! If those tires were the last tires on earth I would go with the BFG's. I have sported 1.8 60 fts with those, borrowing them from a friend.

beckerb · 07-03-2008, 06:16 AM

I have Nittos and really dont care for them. With my setup they will not hook up at the track well at all. I'm running 17/35/315. You really do better not hitting the water box. I'm going to MTs....

Pierremach1 · 07-03-2008, 08:58 AM

BFG all the way I had nittos on my car at first and they sucked. Where about in St.Louis are you

Keith.red.mach1 · 07-03-2008, 01:47 PM

Everything I have always read says BFGs are better than Nitto for pure track use.

Nittos are much better in the rain. I am on 5th set of Nitto DRs because i drive everyday with drag radials and don't like doing the "rain dance"

Jester · 07-03-2008, 07:38 PM

This should sum it up:

Track use: MT > BFG > Nitto

Everyday street use: Nitto > BFG or MT

jmac72187 · 07-03-2008, 08:09 PM

I don't have any experience with the BFG or MT, but I have always heard that they hook much better than the Nitto's for the track.

That being said, my nittos hook pretty well for me. I am still getting used to the track with them seeing as I have only been once on them, but I am very happy with them. If I were going for a track tire, I think I would go with the MT's.

sideways03 · 07-03-2008, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jester

This should sum it up:

Track use: MT > BFG > Nitto

Everyday street use: Nitto > BFG or MT

Man, if that is true then the MT's must not last at all on the street. I just went through a set of BFG's in 6,000 miles...NO track visits, maybe 3 burnouts...I wasn't really impressed with their traction either.

I think I am going to try the Nitto's. My buddy has them on a pullied cobra and he really likes them.

Jester · 07-04-2008, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by sideways04GT

Man, if that is true then the MT's must not last at all on the street. I just went through a set of BFG's in 6,000 miles...NO track visits, maybe 3 burnouts...I wasn't really impressed with their traction either.

I think I am going to try the Nitto's. My buddy has them on a pullied cobra and he really likes them.

I've had all three brands and can say that MT is the softest compound of the bunch. BFGs are VERY similar to MTs but the MTs seem to hook a little better. Both are worthy tires and will not last very long on the street much less having street/strip duty.

Nittos are your 'seasonal' DR. They seem to handle the rain better. I have a pullied Cobra too, and the Nittos are great for d/d duty, but are definately not the tire that the other brands are. They will for sure outlast other DRs. The only reason they are on the car is because they were on it when I bought it. I've have the backordered 315/17 MTs coming in a couple of months...

Mad_Mach_1 · 07-05-2008, 06:39 AM

well seems like BFGs are gonna be my choice then.. only because i want to put them on a set of stock wheels. ( im just weird like that, fast as possible while looking like it just rolled off the showroom floor)

ahmach1 · 07-07-2008, 10:57 PM

On a side note, I did get caught in the rain w/ BFG DRs for about 20 miles. I usually run them only to the drag strip and back, but one time I did make a detour to a cruise night. I had no problems, but I did not go over 45 mph. Was on a 2 lane road. I think that some of the people behind me weren't to happy but oh well. I don't know if MTs would of done as well.

Turbostang · 07-07-2008, 11:37 PM

M/T's and don't look back.Not to mention they run wider than the nittos by almost jalf an inch

Mad_Mach_1 · 07-08-2008, 10:36 PM

does M/T make a tire that fits on a 17in rim?

Hmbre97 · 07-09-2008, 01:51 AM

If they're for track only, why not get a set of M/T ET Streets or Hoosier DOT radials? I know the Hoosiers come in 17"

Mad_Mach_1 · 07-09-2008, 06:26 AM

nice, now to find them to buy them

icutice2 · 07-11-2008, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad_Mach_1

time to start another debate before my next purchase for the mach....

Which of these 2 tires is better for STRIP use only. ive got a 2nd pair of rims coming, which will mount one of these brands of tires.... they will be used to drive from my house to the strip and back again.. NO DAILY STREET USE.

They are all good tires. I have the NITTO extreme DR's. That is the tire I like and that can handle my power. Still have trouble in 1st but good tire. Have gotten stuck in the rain and not bad if watch you driving. The MT's broke loose in 2nd and 3rd. Do what you think best, its all trial and error when going the extra for more HP

07-02-2008, 06:17 PM	#1
Mad_Mach_1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 109	Nitto 555r VS BFG KDW DR time to start another debate before my next purchase for the mach.... Which of these 2 tires is better for STRIP use only. ive got a 2nd pair of rims coming, which will mount one of these brands of tires.... they will be used to drive from my house to the strip and back again.. NO DAILY STREET USE. __________________ 04 Azure Blue - Astra Louvers - CDC Honey Comb Panel - JLT Cold Air Intake - Diablo Predator 1970 Mach 1 - 351 Cleveland

07-02-2008, 07:17 PM	#2
Jester Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Houston (Crosby), Texas Posts: 6,689	Re: Nitto 555r VS BFG KDW DR BFGs hands down... __________________ 2003 Dark Shadow Gray Mach 1 5.3L Stroker - FR500 Intake - Boss330 Heads 4.56 Gears - Kooks LTs - SCT Tune - Bassani X/Catback 2004 Silver Metallic Cobra 2.3 Whipple - 60lb injectors -Twin FGT Pumps 8 gauge/BAP/FPDM - JLT - Bassani Catted X / Catback - SCT PRP - 4# Lower - 3.50/3.00 Uppers - 19/24 PSI 2017 White Shelby F150 2.9L Whipple _______________

07-02-2008, 07:33 PM	#3
Mach1Nut Guest Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fate, TX Posts: 706	Re: Nitto 555r VS BFG KDW DR Neither. Get MT DR's

07-02-2008, 08:25 PM	#4
mach1mustangman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Etowah, NC Posts: 108	Re: Nitto 555r VS BFG KDW DR BFG's all the way. I had a set on my 5.0 coupe with bolt-ons and 150hp shot of squeeze and they worked great for me. I was running an automatic with a 2400 stall. They only spun about 2-3 feet on the nitrous. Great drag strip tire, not so good in the rain.

07-02-2008, 11:00 PM	#5
Mad_Mach_1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 109	Re: Nitto 555r VS BFG KDW DR not worried about the rain... ill keep my perellis for that __________________ 04 Azure Blue - Astra Louvers - CDC Honey Comb Panel - JLT Cold Air Intake - Diablo Predator 1970 Mach 1 - 351 Cleveland

07-03-2008, 06:16 AM	#7
beckerb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Whitsett, North Carolina Posts: 338	Re: Nitto 555r VS BFG KDW DR I have Nittos and really dont care for them. With my setup they will not hook up at the track well at all. I'm running 17/35/315. You really do better not hitting the water box. I'm going to MTs.... __________________ Speed kills - buy a ricer and live forever !!! 2004 Ford MACH I Mustang, Pro-Charger 535 RWHP 2007 Dodge SRT-8 Superbee 2007 Hemi Quad Cab 4X4 2006 Harley V-Rod , 1999 S&S 1200 Sportster 2005 H/D FatBoy(Stage II),1973 BMW R75/5 restored 2004 Ducati Monster SR2,1972 BMW R75/5 restored 2002 Viper SRT-10 575 RWHP,2000 Custom 883 Sportster 1992 Stealth RT TT (Stage III) 633.9 AWHP 1992 Stealth RT, 1985 Mustang GT 30K miles 1991 Stealth RT TT 1985 Jeep CJ Rock Crawler

07-03-2008, 08:58 AM	#8
Pierremach1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 358	Re: Nitto 555r VS BFG KDW DR BFG all the way I had nittos on my car at first and they sucked. Where about in St.Louis are you __________________ Pierre; United States Air Force Mach1 2004 Azure Blue Mach1 MODS BBK LT BBK off-road H-pipe 4.10s 31spline diff and axles Magnapack catback JLT rai PHP 3/8 spacer Accufab Throttle Body Lighting 90mm MAF Steeda Tri-ax 39lb injectors 98 cobra intake cams SCT X-Cal 3 custom dyno tune by Mustang Muscle

07-03-2008, 01:47 PM	#9
Keith.red.mach1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: League City, TX Posts: 922	Re: Nitto 555r VS BFG KDW DR Everything I have always read says BFGs are better than Nitto for pure track use. Nittos are much better in the rain. I am on 5th set of Nitto DRs because i drive everyday with drag radials and don't like doing the "rain dance" __________________ Keith 2003 TR Mach BBK Long Tubes/O/R H pipe Magnapack catback with Spintechs JLT RAI intake, Nitto Drag Radials P&P Intake w/ 3/8 intake spacer SCT tune by Don @ LaSota Racing Steeda Triax ,Centerforce Clutch

07-03-2008, 07:38 PM	#10
Jester Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Houston (Crosby), Texas Posts: 6,689	Re: Nitto 555r VS BFG KDW DR This should sum it up: Track use: MT > BFG > Nitto Everyday street use: Nitto > BFG or MT __________________ 2003 Dark Shadow Gray Mach 1 5.3L Stroker - FR500 Intake - Boss330 Heads 4.56 Gears - Kooks LTs - SCT Tune - Bassani X/Catback 2004 Silver Metallic Cobra 2.3 Whipple - 60lb injectors -Twin FGT Pumps 8 gauge/BAP/FPDM - JLT - Bassani Catted X / Catback - SCT PRP - 4# Lower - 3.50/3.00 Uppers - 19/24 PSI 2017 White Shelby F150 2.9L Whipple _______________

07-03-2008, 08:09 PM	#11
jmac72187 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA Posts: 470	Re: Nitto 555r VS BFG KDW DR I don't have any experience with the BFG or MT, but I have always heard that they hook much better than the Nitto's for the track. That being said, my nittos hook pretty well for me. I am still getting used to the track with them seeing as I have only been once on them, but I am very happy with them. If I were going for a track tire, I think I would go with the MT's. __________________ SmokingStangs.com! Come check it out! 2007 PRHT Mazda Miata GT

07-05-2008, 06:39 AM	#14
Mad_Mach_1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 109	Re: Nitto 555r VS BFG KDW DR well seems like BFGs are gonna be my choice then.. only because i want to put them on a set of stock wheels. ( im just weird like that, fast as possible while looking like it just rolled off the showroom floor) __________________ 04 Azure Blue - Astra Louvers - CDC Honey Comb Panel - JLT Cold Air Intake - Diablo Predator 1970 Mach 1 - 351 Cleveland

07-07-2008, 10:57 PM	#15
ahmach1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 167	Re: Nitto 555r VS BFG KDW DR On a side note, I did get caught in the rain w/ BFG DRs for about 20 miles. I usually run them only to the drag strip and back, but one time I did make a detour to a cruise night. I had no problems, but I did not go over 45 mph. Was on a 2 lane road. I think that some of the people behind me weren't to happy but oh well. I don't know if MTs would of done as well. __________________ Vortech SC, AEM methanol, Global West SFC, BMR uca/lca, Magnaflow catbacks, 4.10, 31 spline moser, truetrac, 3600 stall.

07-07-2008, 11:37 PM	#16
Turbostang Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: League City,Tx Posts: 485	Re: Nitto 555r VS BFG KDW DR M/T's and don't look back.Not to mention they run wider than the nittos by almost jalf an inch __________________ http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h5...11/mach078.jpg Single T76.Nothing big **4 Sale**

07-08-2008, 10:36 PM	#17
Mad_Mach_1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 109	Re: Nitto 555r VS BFG KDW DR does M/T make a tire that fits on a 17in rim? __________________ 04 Azure Blue - Astra Louvers - CDC Honey Comb Panel - JLT Cold Air Intake - Diablo Predator 1970 Mach 1 - 351 Cleveland

07-09-2008, 01:51 AM	#18
Hmbre97 Eaton swapped User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 771	Re: Nitto 555r VS BFG KDW DR If they're for track only, why not get a set of M/T ET Streets or Hoosier DOT radials? I know the Hoosiers come in 17" __________________ -Herb- 03 Torch Red Mach 1

07-09-2008, 06:26 AM	#19
Mad_Mach_1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 109	Re: Nitto 555r VS BFG KDW DR nice, now to find them to buy them __________________ 04 Azure Blue - Astra Louvers - CDC Honey Comb Panel - JLT Cold Air Intake - Diablo Predator 1970 Mach 1 - 351 Cleveland

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