Ford Performance Car and Truck Parts - Accessorize Your Ride

An alternative to grinding is to get a custom 16- or 17-inch wheel made, like these from Bogart Racing. Bogart builds racing wheels in 15- to 17-inch sizes and utilizes nickel lug inserts for added strength.

Now that larger wheels have become more commonplace among OEMs, many of today's tire companies offer a full range of sticky rubber for them, like this tire from Mickey Thompson.

M&H Tires has been around for some time but just out of the spotlight. Getting the company back to center stage are its new drag radial tires, with sizes ranging from 275/60R15 to 390/40R17. Also available is a matching 185/75-15 front tire. Prices range from $167.95 to $269.00.

Also from Dunlop is its new Direzza Drag Slick, which is available in two versions, made specifically for front- and rear-wheel drive cars. Sizes range from 26.0x10.0-15 to 33.0x17.0-15.

Hoosier Racing Tire has expanded its racing tire lineup with DOT drag radial tires. The company offers them in all of the popular sizes, from 225/50/15 to 325/50/15 to 335/35/17.

Dunlop's new Direzza GRP high-performance drag tire doubles as a D.O.T.-approved street radial. It features a racing-inspired tread to help deliver straight-line drag performance while still handling the highway like a pro. The Direzza GRP is available in 205/50R15 and 225/50R15 sizes.

Goodyear has jumped into the drag radial market with its Eagle SS. Available in a variety of sizes ranging from 275/50/15 to 315/35/17, the reports from the dragstrip have been positive, with many likening them to Mickey Thompson's super sticky drag radial.