I'm thinking of putting some nitto 555r drag radials on my daily driver. I live in cali and its rain season right now, will those still get traction in the rain?

 

They will get traction, but you're much more likely to hydroplane with a DR than an all season, or even a performance radial. I have 2 suggestions for you, 1: get an extra set of not-so-pretty wheels to fit the rear to stick your drag radials on (if you still have the stock wheels they'll work great) and 2: go for Mickey Thompson DR's over the Nitto's.

 

I know some people that drive all season on DRs. You just gotta drive safly and not do anything stupid in bad weather. I think spector uses them.

I dont know if I would them though becuase in florida, it rains EVERY day during the summing afternoon and I drive the interstate to work, so that would get annoying. I stick to Z rated street tyres.

 

The 'Z' rating on street tires is their speed rating (Z is 149 mph+), if you're looking for traction rating you need to look for 'AA' it's the highest they rate them as.

 

I know, I was saying I used street tyres instead of DR. Usally Z tires are made for performence and have good traction. I look at all the factors in a tyre and pick one to fit my driving style.