Thoughts on MT ET Street R 305/45R18 or Nitto NT05R

[blazen71]

Good afternoon. I'm going to purchase a set of drag radial to put on my widened rears. I was going to get 305/45R18 MT ET S/S but they don't make the S/S in that size anymore. It seems they only offer this size in the R series. I'm going to daily with these tires so I'm curious if anyone has ran the R series on the street. They don't look even remotely street friendly. Before anyone chastises me for daily driving on drag radials, I've made up my mind that I'm doing it so just looking for suggestions from people that are or have ran them on the street. The other option i'm looking at is the Nitto NT05R. Thanks in advance for any help!

[RubberCtyRauder]

drag radials at best last like 5 k miles and do not corner at speed well nor good in rain..Run what you wish,

[blazen71]

Guys, I don’t want this to turn into a debate on street use of drag radials. Please stay on topic.

[Dragcity]

I ran MT drag radials in the rain a few times. Seemed to track well under 60 mph when new. I kept 35 psi in them for road use. Corners were fine, for me. Obviously, you need to adjust your habits knowing what rubber you are rolling on. I never felt out of control with them. At about 2/3 tread, the feeling of security changed on damp or wet roads. They were then only for rides to the track, race, drive home. No more damp service.

[blazen71]

I won’t be driving in the rain unless I get caught in in while out. Thanks for feedback!

[Spectragod]

I have MT DR's on my DTR, I only got caught in a sprinkle once with them, it was a definite concern, I couldn't get anything to stick like the MT's on the street. I give them my approval, but it is a hard trigger to pull, $350 per tire, for already bald tires....lol

[blazen71]

I have MT DR's on my DTR, I only got caught in a sprinkle once with them, it was a definite concern, I couldn't get anything to stick like the MT's on the street. I give them my approval, but it is a hard trigger to pull, $350 per tire, for already bald tires....lol

Are they the S/S or R?

[MCAT]

Dave, I have a set in my garage (Nittos I think) (with some side wall scratch on one) there yours if you want them

[blazen71]

Dave, I have a set in my garage (Nittos I think) (with some side wall scratch on one) there yours if you want them

Thanks Curt! Sent you a text.

[blazen71]

MCAT's were the wrong size. I'm gonna try out the NT05R

[blazen71]

Got the NT05R’s. What are you guys running for psi daily vs. drag strip?

[JBeezy]

I have the ET Street R’s on my mustang and I’ve been driving on the street with them for a few days and they seem fine. I’m running low tire pressure though. 12psi


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[sailsmen]

Got the NT05R’s. What are you guys running for psi daily vs. drag strip?

Follow the MFG guideline.

[MyBlackBeasts]

I ran M/T Sportsman S/R 30x12 (35psi) for 3 years daily driven April through November with Zero problems rain or shine. Musclemerc has them now.


Drive them using common sense = no issue. In rain on interstate drop speed from 75 to 60, flash flood rain on I65 south of Indy on way to Looseville drop to 45/50, corner conservatively in rain - not like in rally race. No issues.


Going to get another set for new rims when I get them, liked them a lot.


Get what you want & have fun, OP!

[MyBlackBeasts]

I believe the M/T S/R is more DD friendly than the S/S.


I ran M/T Sportsman S/R 30x12 (35psi) for 3 years daily driven April through November with Zero problems rain or shine. Musclemerc has them now.


Drive them using common sense = no issue. In rain on interstate drop speed from 75 to 60, flash flood rain on I65 south of Indy on way to Looseville drop to 45/50, corner conservatively in rain - not like in rally race. No issues.


Going to get another set for new rims when I get them, liked them a lot.


Get what you want & have fun, OP!

[blazen71]

I ran them yesterday at 35psi and they handled and hooked great!

[justbob]

I ran M/T Sportsman S/R 30x12 (35psi) for 3 years daily driven April through November with Zero problems rain or shine. Musclemerc has them now.


Drive them using common sense = no issue. In rain on interstate drop speed from 75 to 60, flash flood rain on I65 south of Indy on way to Looseville drop to 45/50, corner conservatively in rain - not like in rally race. No issues.


Going to get another set for new rims when I get them, liked them a lot.


Get what you want & have fun, OP!



This^^

Just drive like a normal decent driver using common sense and there is no real difference with handling in the rain. If they were truly as bad as a lot of guys say they would not be DOT approved!


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[blazen71]

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[88LTDCV351]

I bought some MT tires, Sportsman I think, for my older Crown Vic. Had trouble keeping air in one of them but that seemed to go away. Seems like a decent tire. My only issue was the website said made in USA but when they arrive, the tires say made in Mexico on them.