Tire Model and Size Needed.
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Tire Model and Size Needed.
I'm looking to pick up a set of rims that are 17x8 in the front and 17x9 in the back with an offset of +45. I've got eibach pro-kit springs on tokico's so it's dropped an inch and I need to know how wide I can go in the front and the back. Car's primarily used for drag, though I anticipate taking it to a few autox events as well.
As far as the model of tire, again take into consideration that I'm looking at primarily drag racing with a bit of autox mixed in. My power range is ~500rwhp, so the stickier, the better. I do drive this on the street, so no slicks or anything of that nature. I'm not very experienced when it comes to different tires, so thanks for any info/advice.
As far as the model of tire, again take into consideration that I'm looking at primarily drag racing with a bit of autox mixed in. My power range is ~500rwhp, so the stickier, the better. I do drive this on the street, so no slicks or anything of that nature. I'm not very experienced when it comes to different tires, so thanks for any info/advice.
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I'm looking to pick up a set of rims that are 17x8 in the front and 17x9 in the back with an offset of +45. I've got eibach pro-kit springs on tokico's so it's dropped an inch and I need to know how wide I can go in the front and the back. Car's primarily used for drag, though I anticipate taking it to a few autox events as well.
As far as the model of tire, again take into consideration that I'm looking at primarily drag racing with a bit of autox mixed in. My power range is ~500rwhp, so the stickier, the better. I do drive this on the street, so no slicks or anything of that nature. I'm not very experienced when it comes to different tires, so thanks for any info/advice.
As far as the model of tire, again take into consideration that I'm looking at primarily drag racing with a bit of autox mixed in. My power range is ~500rwhp, so the stickier, the better. I do drive this on the street, so no slicks or anything of that nature. I'm not very experienced when it comes to different tires, so thanks for any info/advice.
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I'm selling off the stockers to help pay for the new rims and tires, besides, I don't have a place to store the stockers when I'm not running on the new rims.
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Well, the widths aren't really ideal.
You'd be better off with something like what I've run the last few years.....17x8.5 and 17x10 with 245/40 and 275/40. While a 275 will fit on the 9 inch rim, I don't think it's optimal from a stability under cornering perspective to run such a wide tire on a narrow rim.
If you're going with a 500 rwhp v8, you're looking at lots of torque. 17x8, 9 ain't gonna cut it in my opinion.
If you don't drive in the rain, this is probably your best bet:
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...tion&tc=NITHZ8
You'd be better off with something like what I've run the last few years.....17x8.5 and 17x10 with 245/40 and 275/40. While a 275 will fit on the 9 inch rim, I don't think it's optimal from a stability under cornering perspective to run such a wide tire on a narrow rim.
If you're going with a 500 rwhp v8, you're looking at lots of torque. 17x8, 9 ain't gonna cut it in my opinion.
If you don't drive in the rain, this is probably your best bet:
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...tion&tc=NITHZ8
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What I'm worried about with the NT-01 is if it's got stiff sidewalls or not, that and they pick up lots of road debris. From my understanding, that's more of a road course tire than drag also. I guess I'll just have to go for an all out drag tire, since once I think about it, there aren't really many good dual purpose tires.
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If you want a great all around tire, look into the Michelin PS2, Yoko Advan AD07, or the Potenza RE-01R. All phenomenal street tires with tons of grip, but you're going to pay for it. Quality tires that are more reasonably priced include Falken 615s and Kumho MX.
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Basing a recommendation off of highest traction level i would suggest the following:
Front 225/45/17 BF Goodrich G-FORCE TA KD -- 177.00 ea
Rear 255/40/17 BF Goodrich G-FORCE TA KD -- 227.00 ea
Front 225/45/17 BF Goodrich G-FORCE TA KD -- 177.00 ea
Rear 255/40/17 BF Goodrich G-FORCE TA KD -- 227.00 ea
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