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Old 05-11-2012, 11:47 AM
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I've put my 95 Z in a ditch before getting caught in the rain on some Nitto 315/35/17's... it was an interesting ride from on to off the highway without using the exit ramp.... then again it wasn't supposed to rain either..
Old 05-11-2012, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Jake_the_Snake
+1 for wide ovals. excellent tire for the money. i drive normally in the rain, haven't slipped yet.
yep, I have gone 90+ a in down pour with the C5Z06, no issues. Those tires inspire confidence! I have my firestone store tracking down a new set for the C5Z06, my old ones are getting down to wear bars. I just wish they made them in 315 for my rear 17X11 inch wheels, would throw them on the f-body in heart beat.
Old 05-11-2012, 11:58 AM
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at the moment 245/50 R16. junkyard tires(random brands litterally from the junkyard)

dont have a problem unless i try and have fun from a light.
Old 05-11-2012, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by dgcustomz
28x10.5x15!.....and ^^^^^^this!
It's all driver though, i know the limits of the car.
lmao yep someone knows whats up.....can go wrong with that much tire out back lol

Old 05-11-2012, 02:01 PM
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Weird i have 315/35/17 sumitomos n ive never had problems in the rain like i always expected.
Old 05-11-2012, 02:24 PM
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I ran BFG KD, Falken RT615, Federal 595, Nitto 555R, Nitto NT05, the stock GY, and the crappy Kumho 712 over the years. All were stock 275/40-17 except the NT05 was 315/35-17. Never had an issue with wet roads unless the treads were near the wear bars. This was a car that had enough power to get squirrley when dry too 408/M6.

A light foot on the gas and brakes makes a huge difference in adverse conditions, but some tires just don't cut it on some cars. Rear geometry can make a difference too. Do you have an adj PHB or LCA's?
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Driving on 295 18's BFG's g force kd's, no problems in the rain unless i look for them lmao!
Old 05-12-2012, 09:34 AM
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315 35 17 Nittos 555's non DR +1
Old 05-12-2012, 09:47 AM
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No complaints about my 275/40/17 BFG Gforce sports. Great all weather traction, handling, and quiet.
Old 05-18-2012, 03:00 PM
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Hell it has hardly rained here for the last seven years. Now suddenly we gotta learn to drive in it!
Motorcycle racer Doug Polen told us in the pits, back when he was an up-and-comer in the early 80's running WERA & CRRC club races at Texas World Speedway [I was running in 600cc Cafe], that he ran the bike in the rain as often as possible to improve skills. He said he had an RD that he screwed the tires to the rims [like drag slicks] and rode around Houston with flats!
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Running 315's with nitto's out back. Drives fine in the rain, but does seem like it's ready to come out from under me at any moment but I just slow down under the speed limit when it's raining hard. If there is just water and no heavy rain I'm good at the speed limit.
Old 05-18-2012, 05:43 PM
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I don't daily it... yet... but I'm running M&H 325/45/17s .... why...? because racecar.





Old 05-20-2012, 02:02 PM
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I daily drove the 93 on some Kuhmos, 275/40/17s all around. Car was fine with it.
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Originally Posted by Jake_the_Snake
+1 for wide ovals. excellent tire for the money. i drive normally in the rain, haven't slipped yet.
another +1 for wide ovals, i have the "indy 500" ones now.. never had any issues in the rain so far.
Old 05-21-2012, 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by westtexasbuff
I don't daily it... yet... but I'm running M&H 325/45/17s .... why...? because racecar.

you win.
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^ ******* sick
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275/60/15 Hoosier DR out back and 3.5 radial up front.. I drive slower and try to stay off the hwy if possible..
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Westtexasbuff.......

bad *** SOB!
Old 05-21-2012, 08:04 AM
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I have 285/35/18 Sumihomo 2's and they are great in the rain.
Old 05-21-2012, 09:25 AM
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315 Goodyear Eagle F1-GSD3's on the camaro. Awesome in the rain.

275 Continental DW on the WS6, also does well in the rain.


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