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Old 12-31-2010, 06:03 PM
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Default Lasting tires (for drifting burnouts etc)

I'm going to the track every now and then and I'm going to start practice drifting with my car. My tires are almost done so I'm looking for some tires that can take the abuse and last me some time.

Ride, noise, traction, width...none of that matters right now. As long as they fit 18" C5 Z06 rims and are cheap enough, I'm happy.

What's my best bet?
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Dude it sucks cause its not 100% legit but i just do it when its wet out like while or after it rains. I do it almost every time it rains at that! Some of my friends put there tires with the tread pattern on backwards lol
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I'd do some researched with google and find out what most of the D1 drivers or teams are using.
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The best tire in the world isn't going to last you very long. Drifting, dragging, auto-X 'ing eats up tires like cast of the Biggest Loser at a buffet. I would recommend that you start stockpiling used tires...
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^^yup
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well.. as u said its a every now and then.. why not just swap the rears to stock wheels tires are wayy cheaper for 16" then 18"
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Nexens are cheap enough....
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I'd buy up a bunch of used tires like myk said. That's what most non-sponsored guys do. Some even get really crappy wheels for the rears and have multiple sets to bolt on for one day's worth of drifting.
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go for cheap, and maybe consider dropping money for an extra set for normal driving.
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Snow tires have a harder rubber compound and will last a little longer, and smoke real good for burnout contests.
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^are you sure? I'm under the impression it's the other way around. Winters are stickier.
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make friends with your local tire shop and have them call you for free tires when ever someone swaps out tires on a Vette or something.
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Originally Posted by The Mighty Texan
Dude it sucks cause its not 100% legit but i just do it when its wet out like while or after it rains. I do it almost every time it rains at that! Some of my friends put there tires with the tread pattern on backwards lol
dude thats as legit as it gets haha

Thanks for the input guys, I'm just gonna get some stock rims for the back and some used tires.




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