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Old 07-11-2010, 03:26 AM
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Default What is a good hooking/looking 275/40/17 tire?
I want a good hooking 275 street tire. I don't want drag or street radials. Any sugestions?
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Old 07-11-2010, 03:52 AM
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If you got the cash michelin PS2's they are amazing or the kdw's by bfg if u dont mind noisy tires there great to
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Some softer summer tires should be grabbier..but, not much "hooks" great on the street..
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Hey:

Goodyear GSD3s, Nitto NT05s, BFG KDWs, and Michelin Sports, take your pick.


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Originally Posted by 1993 z28 f1
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Goodyear GSD3s, Nitto NT05s, BFG KDWs, and Michelin Sports, take your pick.


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Agreed. Nitto's in 275's are not a bad price either. Kids wish I didn't have 10.5 rear rims. ****.
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those nittos look real nice
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They are. If I could afford em I'd probably get em.
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I just put on bfg kdw's on my rears and I'm surprised on how good they hooked with my car
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Love my Nitto's. Handle really nice on the open road too.
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