Tire suggestions....lots of questions.
03-12-05, 10:34 AM
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Tire suggestions....lots of questions.
First off, I just got my Gram Lights in today. (57Pros 18x9 +40 front, 18x10 +38 rear)
I have tein flex coilovers and rotary extreme trailing arms. My rear fenders are rolled, not a lot, but a nice smooth roll and probably around 1/4-1/3 inch more clearance than stock. The fronts are not rolled yet.
I am trying to decide on a tire and what size.
I am planning on going with 255/35s up front and 275/35 or 285/30 rear. I'm having touble deciding if the 10mm of extra width or the taller sidewall is more beneficial. Its a street driven car and I'll probably get some sticky tires for my stock rims for when I go to the track. What do you guys think, 275s or 285s??
Also I can't decide what brand of tire I want. I'm running SO-3s right now and they are nice, but they are expensive and wear out quickly. I just don't think I'll need that kind of grip on the street.
Some of the tires I am considering:
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
BFGoodrich KDW
Kumho MX
Yokohama AVS Sport or ES100
The Kumho for instance doesn't come in a 255/35 so I would have to go up to a 265 or down to a 245. Will a 265 fit up front w/o problems? Or will a 245 cause some understeer?
I'm also open to other tire choices.
Thanks
Ryan
I have tein flex coilovers and rotary extreme trailing arms. My rear fenders are rolled, not a lot, but a nice smooth roll and probably around 1/4-1/3 inch more clearance than stock. The fronts are not rolled yet.
I am trying to decide on a tire and what size.
I am planning on going with 255/35s up front and 275/35 or 285/30 rear. I'm having touble deciding if the 10mm of extra width or the taller sidewall is more beneficial. Its a street driven car and I'll probably get some sticky tires for my stock rims for when I go to the track. What do you guys think, 275s or 285s??
Also I can't decide what brand of tire I want. I'm running SO-3s right now and they are nice, but they are expensive and wear out quickly. I just don't think I'll need that kind of grip on the street.
Some of the tires I am considering:
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
BFGoodrich KDW
Kumho MX
Yokohama AVS Sport or ES100
The Kumho for instance doesn't come in a 255/35 so I would have to go up to a 265 or down to a 245. Will a 265 fit up front w/o problems? Or will a 245 cause some understeer?
I'm also open to other tire choices.
Thanks
Ryan
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03-12-05, 02:35 PM
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Roll your front fenders. You'll want to with 9" +40 wheels.
Tires in those sizes are very expensive, plain and simple. You might as well spend a few more dollars to get what you want.
The 285/30 vs 275/35 issue is certainly debatable but if want matched tire diameters, the 285/30 is what you want.
If you are looking at 255/35 and 275/35, I strongly suggest the Toyo T1-S as it is cheaper than many other hi-performance brands and is a very good and light tire.
Tires in those sizes are very expensive, plain and simple. You might as well spend a few more dollars to get what you want.
The 285/30 vs 275/35 issue is certainly debatable but if want matched tire diameters, the 285/30 is what you want.
If you are looking at 255/35 and 275/35, I strongly suggest the Toyo T1-S as it is cheaper than many other hi-performance brands and is a very good and light tire.
03-13-05, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by raising arizona
I just bought some Falken RT-615's.... Haven't had them out yet, but they look wild!
The RT-615's are around 150.00 for 275-40-17 and I know the 235's aren't available yet.... FYI
03-13-05, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by raising arizona
I just bought some Falken RT-615's.... Haven't had them out yet, but they look wild!
poss: I second the recommendation on Toyo T1-S'. Probably the best bang-for-the-buck tire you can get.
http://www.ec-securehost.com/OnlineT...Toyo_T1-S.html
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03-13-05, 12:51 PM
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Send me your BMX parts
Originally Posted by SpeedKing
Let me get this straight. You bought tires just for their tread pattern???
poss: I second the recommendation on Toyo T1-S'. Probably the best bang-for-the-buck tire you can get.
http://www.ec-securehost.com/OnlineT...Toyo_T1-S.html
poss: I second the recommendation on Toyo T1-S'. Probably the best bang-for-the-buck tire you can get.
http://www.ec-securehost.com/OnlineT...Toyo_T1-S.html
No, I didn't buy Rt-615 because of the tread pattern...they happen to rated pretty high and there pretty cheap and I got a great deal on them (friend owns tire shop)... I was just commenting on the tread pattern...
The Toyo's are great tires too.. I had them too.. So far my favorite street tire are the S02's... favorite race tire are the Hoosier's...
04-24-05, 06:37 PM
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I finally went with some BFG KDWs. 255/35 up front and 285/30 rear. They have a little bit of road noise but stick great. Nothing better than going to a Porsche club auto-X and getting fastest time of the day on street tires.
04-24-05, 08:30 PM
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Does heavy satisfy the question? No, I don't think I want to know what they weigh. I should have though.
and after re-reading what I typed above, it should have said "Fastest time of the day...and I was even on street tires"
and after re-reading what I typed above, it should have said "Fastest time of the day...and I was even on street tires"
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