what would be the best tire to use for street use on a 18x13 in rim
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what would be the best tire to use for street use on a 18x13 in rim
I am insearch of the stickiest tire that will fit on an 18x13in wheel. I don't care about rain or snow traction, just as long as it is sticky. And where I can get a few miles out of them.
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Yes, the nitto 335 will be pretty sticky with a treadwear rating of 100 ALSO, another option would be the Michelin pilot sport cup 245/35/18 with a treadwear of 80. So they will be wider and stickier. That's the route I'm going after I smoke these 335's up.
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I meant 345 for the pilot cups. The nittos will have more give in the sidewalls but will give you a little rear end sway when you're turning suddenly. The Cups are roadrace oriented so they will give you great handling and with a treadwear of 80 they're going to be as sticky as you can get. Probably another full inch of contact patch over the nittos as they run skinny.
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Most nitto users report anywhere from 5Kmi to 7.5Kmi on then with maily street use. Probably expect about 5K out of the cups. Performance comes at a cost no matter how you look at it.
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I'm running 315/30/18 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup's on 18"x11" wheels for the rear of my Trans Am. I went with the Cup's because I didn't want to sacrifice cornering ability by running a drag radial, but I still wanted that drag radial like hook. Let me assure you... they grip something fierce. Yes, they will wear out quick, but no quicker than a BFG drag radial, I expect to get 2-3 years out of mine... only drive 2-3,000 miles a year.
Also, they do run a little large. My 315's look more like 325's, running the 345's would be insane looking.
Also, they do run a little large. My 315's look more like 325's, running the 345's would be insane looking.
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Originally Posted by 93formto98T/A
Just what I wanted to hear....thanks houdini. Street compound tires aren't doing it w/725rwhp/740rwtq lol
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Well then the cup's sound like a good choice, since I would lose a lot of cornering ability. and the 345' s will be on my zo6 with a mini tub.
and with the power I will be making, there really isn't a good option for me but a slick.
and with the power I will be making, there really isn't a good option for me but a slick.