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Old 02-23-2011, 07:49 PM
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so I have a ls1 z28 with 338hp at the wheels. I want to have far better grip. My suspension is stock besides a spohn torque arm. Are tires the only route or can I do something else for more grip? The wheels are factory 245/50/16

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Sure different suspension mods will definetely help. As far as the tires, are they the stock all season tires? If so, then i would suggest some high performance summer tires.
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I switched from 275 khumos where I had crappy traction, could spin threw first and could break traction in second if I got on it from a cruise, also had issues getting on the gas around corners

I run 315 nitto drag radials on the street now and couldnt be happier they perform like a street tire and have amazing grip. I cant even get the tires to bark when I get on it in first anymore and a hard shift to second only gets a little more than a chirp now. the new felt acceloration is great and going around curves under throttle is way more fun
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Originally Posted by 82cetuner
I switched from 275 khumos where I had crappy traction, could spin threw first and could break traction in second if I got on it from a cruise, also had issues getting on the gas around corners

I run 315 nitto drag radials on the street now and couldnt be happier they perform like a street tire and have amazing grip. I cant even get the tires to bark when I get on it in first anymore and a hard shift to second only gets a little more than a chirp now. the new felt acceloration is great and going around curves under throttle is way more fun
Which Khumo's. They make the ASX, SPT, MX, and XS in common F-body sizes.
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So I guess really just tires as a traction solver, are there any that grip well that also drive decent in the rain. I heard the nittos dont drive in the rain to good.




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