555r vs et streets
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555r vs et streets which tire is better for an m6? car is usually on the street but sees the track a couple of times a summer
ive read some things, but havent found what im looking for
which is better for street/ track, and how are they on the street? any tips on either for the track?
ive read some things, but havent found what im looking for
which is better for street/ track, and how are they on the street? any tips on either for the track?
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more expensive than nittos, onlinetires has nittos for 125 each 275/40/17 or i can pickup a pair for 300 new, and nittos are well known, but i know mt et streets hook better at the track but im thinking nittos will be much better on the street
but what do i know? lol
but what do i know? lol
Do you drive a lot? If so Nittos..
IF you want a 6 speed to hook, save your money get an extra set of wheels get some slicks (ET Drag, Hooser QTP), rearend and some shocks lol.
I like the Toyos..seem to be pretty good from what I hear and Look awsome!
IF you want a 6 speed to hook, save your money get an extra set of wheels get some slicks (ET Drag, Hooser QTP), rearend and some shocks lol.
I like the Toyos..seem to be pretty good from what I hear and Look awsome!
i also am looking for some drag radials. my car is just a fun little street car. you obviously cant beat the M/T but i know im gonna need my tires to last..lol. im looking into getting some 285/35/18 nitto 555r myself.
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ya, its my DD only fir like 3 months a year and i really want tires thatll last at least 3 seasons and will hook at the track
all i would like is a 1.7 60' im not looking to run 11s on my bolt on ls1, but would like to break into low 12s in a nice low DA
also, can you guys checkout my wheel adapter thread
all i would like is a 1.7 60' im not looking to run 11s on my bolt on ls1, but would like to break into low 12s in a nice low DA
also, can you guys checkout my wheel adapter thread
I went from 315 555r's to the M/T's...night and day. No other DR will last like a Nitto- but they are also about the bottom of the barrel for hooking. With my Nittos- Hooking at the track was way spotty...maybe 1.9's with the lucky 1.8 60 ft times. With the M/T's I cut 1.7's on every launch! Even if you spin them some- they still push you forward. I have a 400 rwhp M6 car with a Spec4 and 3.90 gears...they handle 3-4000 rpm launches pretty well.
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just looked up the Azenis RT-615 and a 245/45/17 is only 108 each, should i go that route? would a 245/45/17 be enough tread width?
maybe a kdws? or should nitto 555rs be the least stickiest i should go
maybe a kdws? or should nitto 555rs be the least stickiest i should go
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Look, keep it simple: go to TireRack and pick your performance review: then price out which fits your wallet best. Or just read there VERY comprehensive reviews: they are the only one to do back to back tests of every tire they sell. And they make it easy to see where your favorite tire really falls in the ratings category... who would have thought a "Ultra High Performance Summer Tire" is actually 2 to 3 steps down from the best you can get for a sticky summer tire?! Extreme Performance Summer is where the big boys play. Read through all the various comparison tests... very interesting to see where alot of tires that guys on these forums swear by actually land in a cold, hard, comparison test.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testSearch.jsp
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testSearch.jsp
