I was going to drift my FD on stock wheels 16 x 8
I was looking at the 225/50/16 for sale. Some start at $83.00 and go up to $300
Has anyone drifted on the cheap tires?
Anything to worry about ?

 

Just starting out? Typically more expensive and softer tires tend to have more grip, and make it seem harder if not almost impossible to drift to a noob. This is because you're driving like a ***** and not going fast enough... Cheaper/harder tires are a little easier because if the less grip, to compensate for timid driving and/or lack of power.

When you start to get more agressive, and coming in super hot and high wheel speeds, i've seen cheaper tires "chunk" alot.

I'm sure everyone here has drifted on a set of garbage tires...if you're just starting out, dont waste your $$ on a $300 set of tires to burn off... get the cheap-o's and play with the tire pressure. Start High and gradually lower it till you like where you're at.

 

Grip and life are the only things that really matter with tires. If you're just starting out use the cheapest tires you can find for the rear. Once you get better, you'll actually be able to tell the difference between different tires and then you should start looking at better tires.

For the fronts, run something grippy. I'd reccomend Azenis 615's or Star Specs. I think the Star Specs are a little more expensive but they grip better and last way longer.

 

:thup: I have Nitto NT-05's up front right now, theyre pretty grippy and not too expensive. The down side is that brand new they only have 7/32 of tread.. Nitto says thats to reduce "squirm"...but its also alot less life. Both the Falkens and Dunlops are really nice too.

 

KDW-2's are my saving grace up front. Those things grip like hell, and once they get almost done, throwing them out back makes me feel like a boss to have them as a rear tire for a run or so. about mid price range but very worth it.

 

drifting is not cheap!