Switching to drag radials

[Kevv_Si]

soo my slicks are done lol. I want to switch to drag radials now so that I can actually use them on the streets. I went with toyo r888 but now I need to know if this size will be perfect to go with rota slipstreams 15X8 40 offset. Size of the tires are Toyo R888 235/50ZR15 94W

 

[dpetro1]

They should work. Tires are a little shorter than stock but not much

 

[webby]

8" is 203mm, so a 235 will be meaty. It'll essentially be a 1/2" wider than your rim on each side.

 

[Kevv_Si]

8" is 203mm, so a 235 will be meaty. It'll essentially be a 1/2" wider than your rim on each side.

Do you think it will look weird on the car or essentially look just like this ?

 

[webby]

look pretty much like that. You'll just have some actual tread on the tires lol

 

[dpetro1]

What size were the slicks? 235/50/15 is a 24.2" tall tire

 

[Kevv_Si]

What size were the slicks? 235/50/15 is a 24.2" tall tire

 

[dpetro1]

Yeah so pretty similar size. Radials will be a little shorter.

 

[Kevv_Si]

Yeah so pretty similar size. Radials will be a little shorter.

Ok cool I just don't want me too look weird, like the tire being too thin

 

[Kevv_Si]

Yeah so pretty similar size. Radials will be a little shorter.

The r888 only come in 235 for 15" rims I believe.

 

[Kevv_Si]

So just to confirm you guys say these will be just fine almost identical to slick size right?

@webby @Nix @dpetro1

 

[dpetro1]

As far as size, yes they are similar to the slicks. Did you already order these? The r888 is a road race tire more than a drag radial.

Only problem is that drag radials have limited 15" sizes. Did you look at the mickey Thompson or nitto options?

 

[Kevv_Si]

This is the look I'm looking for

As far as size, yes they are similar to the slicks. Did you already order these? The r888 is a road race tire more than a drag radial.

Only problem is that drag radials have limited 15" sizes. Did you look at the mickey Thompson or nitto options?

I was thinking about going with Mickey Thompson but I can't find a set that'll fit. I heard r888 are great radials.

 

[Kevv_Si]

so i bit the bullet and ordered the r888's...hopefully they look beefy lol

 

[dpetro1]

Let us know how they work out. How much power are you making?

 

[Kevv_Si]

Let us know how they work out. How much power are you making?

thanks i will, cars making 400whp+

 

[Kevv_Si]

 

[Kevv_Si]

Idk they look small too me. Not enough beefy , opinions?

 

[Kevv_Si]

 

[dpetro1]

Idk they look small too me. Not enough beefy , opinions?

Looks good to me. A little smaller than the slicks which we already knew. More importantly, do they grip?