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Old Feb 14, 2022 | 11:38 AM
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Default PERFORMANCE TIRES for 15-17" rim

What is a good sticky street/strip tire that fits an old school rim? I don't really want to use BFG T/As.

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Old Feb 15, 2022 | 09:23 AM
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Can you narrow it down a bit more? That covers a lot of ground..

15 or 17? How wide, roughly how tall?
Do you want to avoid drag radials?
How much power, how much weight for your car?

I like my setup for my 92 Vette... 17s, 275/40R17 Continental extreme sports in front, 315/35R17 MT ET Street SS in the back.
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Old Feb 15, 2022 | 10:52 AM
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what does "old school rim" mean? Is there some new rim technology out there!?
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Old Feb 15, 2022 | 09:27 PM
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Nitto 555R2
Better at not "balling up" than an ET Street. Little to no burnout necessary. And they last longer than an ET Street. They have a decent selection of sizes available. I use the 275/60R15's.
But the ET Streets get the nod at the drag strip. If you aren't making crazy horsepower, the Nittos should do the trick. And either one be careful in the rain, lol.
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