Wheels & Tires - Having traction issues, need advice

Ever since I've done my ported intake/heads/1.6 rrs I've had more of an issue of keeping the power to the ground. I need to increase traction while I'm driving on the street. I'm looking for the most effective way to do this be it: different rims with wider tires or more suspension components. I already have aftermarket LCAs in. Again, I'm looking for a street friendly solution not simply "Get drag radials/slicks".

Torque Arm, stickier tires, lca relocation brackets help out as well

Torque Arm, stickier tires, lca relocation brackets help out as well

right now I have the stock 16" rims with a set of 245/50/16s on there. I'm sort of maxed out on the rims I have. I'm thinking of looking for a lighter set of rims that can handle a bigger tire, any ideas?

Well even if you dont go with a bigger tire you can get a stickier one that will help ya hook

Ummm... the stock tire size barely holds the stock power. Wheels/tires would be the first place Id look.

Id go 17 or 18x9 up front and 18x10.5 at least for the rears. Somethin like a 295 if you go wide enough, or maybe a 315 on a 11" wheel if u want some serious street meats.

Well even if you dont go with a bigger tire you can get a stickier one that will help ya hook

thats an idea. don't stickier tires wear faster on the street though? what brands are a good sticky tire?

thats an idea. don't stickier tires wear faster on the street though? what brands are a good sticky tire?

Yes they do. I believe the Nitto 555's are the longest lasting drag radial.

Other than suspension work, you could keep the stock wheels and run some P255/50R16 Mickey Thompson ET Streets. They are not all too wide, but they should hook decently.

Just my .02

Edit: and cross your fingers that you don't destroy your rear end

Looks like you are worried about how long tires will last so i am guessing its a DD? DR's are probly not the best answer then. You will be able to spin any street tire pretty much but just try and get a wide one that has good traction. I went with the Goodyear GSD3.Control the right foot and its not so bad with a good set of tires

Looks like you are worried about how long tires will last so i am guessing its a DD? DR's are probly not the best answer then. You will be able to spin any street tire pretty much but just try and get a wide one that has good traction. I went with the Goodyear GSD3.Control the right foot and its not so bad with a good set of tires

Yeah, its my daily driver. Sees roughly 100-300 miles a week.