tires and brake pads

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by 8yourM5, Mar 25, 2008.

  1. 8yourM5

    8yourM5 Full Access Member

    Messages:
    2,367
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Nov 6, 2007
    Location:
    CA
    So I am looking for a new 18inch drag radial. I was going to go down to a 17 and run et streets, But I am spending the money on other parts, So I need the best Drag radial I can run on 18's. I also need some advice on brake pads. I dont mind the dust but I dont want to pay the dealer some godly amount of money for pads. I am using posi quites now and like them but want to try somthing new Thanks guys
     
  2. 1fastsedan

    1fastsedan Destroyer of Warranties

    Messages:
    1,933
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Nov 6, 2007
    If you don't mind the dust or shorter than average pad life, I would highly suggest the EBC Yellow brake pads. They stop a bit better than stock, have the same dust as stock, but are easier on the rotors which means a shorter pad life. They run $200-240 for all 4 corners.
     
  3. sdcarguy

    sdcarguy A bit off

    Messages:
    790
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Nov 9, 2007
    Location:
    San Diego
    yeah what he said! I love my yellows. They stop better then the stocks. Noticeably better! Dust is a little less then stock to. I would say on an avg 2 weeks its about = to a week of the stocks give or take. I paid 204 shipped to my door.
     
    Last edited: Mar 25, 2008
  4. SRT8U

    SRT8U Supporting Vendor

    Messages:
    1,726
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2007
    Location:
    S Florida
    Last edited: Mar 25, 2008
  5. sdcarguy

    sdcarguy A bit off

    Messages:
    790
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Nov 9, 2007
    Location:
    San Diego
    I heard the reds eat rotors more...how are yours holding up?
     
  6. SRT8U

    SRT8U Supporting Vendor

    Messages:
    1,726
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2007
    Location:
    S Florida
    I have 33,000 miles on the car and probably 12k since the Redstuff pads were put on, and drive it daily in stop and go trtaffic and also have two road course days on them and so far so good. Compared to Green or Yellow they probably are harder on teh rotors since they are a harder ceramic pad though.
     
  7. 8yourM5

    8yourM5 Full Access Member

    Messages:
    2,367
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Nov 6, 2007
    Location:
    CA
    I love this place thanks guys. I am goign with the yellows and Mickey thompson 18" drags
     
  8. Kevan

    Kevan SRT-10 Owner

    Messages:
    2,076
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2007
    Location:
    New Albany, OH
  9. NorCalSRT-8

    NorCalSRT-8 Performance Consultant

    Messages:
    228
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2007
    Location:
    Yuba City, Ca
    Quit being cheap and get some 17s with ET Streets! Don't make me send Naub after you guys! LOL
     
  10. 8yourM5

    8yourM5 Full Access Member

    Messages:
    2,367
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Nov 6, 2007
    Location:
    CA
    lol what naub you dont love cock any more! HAHAHAHA he freaked out. yea ron give me a call man I am thinking sac this weekend