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Old 03-27-2012, 07:49 PM
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I just ordered my C5 DD 18.10/9.5 from oewheels. Now my trying to decide what tires to put on them. I've decided I want 295/35 rear and 275/35 on the front. For the front im pretty set on the nitto 555, so for the rear which would be better the Nitto Invo or the BFG KDW2? Personal experiences would be best but any help would be appreciated.

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Old 03-27-2012, 08:34 PM
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Why not run the same on all 4 corners? I have the invo's and like them, but I've never had the kdw2 to compare.
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IMO, unmatched tires looks horrible, unless it's for drag set-up. Have you looked at the Continental Extreeme contact DWs? They are almost as quiet of a ride as the Invos and grip a little better.

BTW, you have the perfect tire size picked out for your rims.
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Like mine matching here
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Just go with 555s all around
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Originally Posted by CamaroSS27
Just go with 555s all around
I would but they dont make the 555 in 295/35
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I just got the kdw2's a few days ago, and so far i love them. I actually had some guy compliment them this morning. I've never had someone compliment my tires before, lol.
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I drive a 570rwhp c6 z on Invos al the time and it hooks from 40 rolls!
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Originally Posted by BLINGOLE
I drive a 570rwhp c6 z on Invos al the time and it hooks from 40 rolls!
Really now?
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BFG, same tire on all 4s..
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Nitto 555 front and nitto 555r 305/35 rear.. or gforce t/a's.
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Originally Posted by mac62989
BFG, same tire on all 4s..
I heard the kdw2 were noisy, anyone have any experience with this?
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I'm saying invo mainly because of the tread design...lol
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Originally Posted by sokr915
I heard the kdw2 were noisy, anyone have any experience with this?
I have heard that too. You have an ORY and a cutout though, your really worried about noise?
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I have kdw's and personally I'll never run another tire on the street. They perform awesome and i think they hook well for a street tire. I don't think there noisey but then again I have a ofy and lm1 exhaust with a huge cam
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Originally Posted by VincesSS
Nitto 555 front and nitto 555r 305/35 rear
i'm with this.
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Originally Posted by mac62989
I have heard that too. You have an ORY and a cutout though, your really worried about noise?
Touché sir. I will probably end up with these. I have some money owed to me and "hopefully" I will get today and if so they will be ordered tonight and if not they will come with my paycheck next friday.
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I have a friend that has had them and they are loud. They sell 555r in 305? My 555r's hook like a mo
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I've had Invos for a couple years now and they are very quiet and hook well. Plus I like the look of the tire better then the KDWs. Just my opinion.
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KDWs will last a little longer than invos and grip virtually the same... I would actually go with KDWs all the way around. You would match and got plenty of grip and durability.

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