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Old Jan 4, 2004 | 05:18 PM
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I am having a hell of a time putting my 530rwhp to the ground through my 275 Nittos. So I am considering upgrading to 17x11 rims and getting some 315 Nittos on there. I have heard conflicting stories on whether the wider tire will really give me much added traction to make it worth it.

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Old Jan 4, 2004 | 05:23 PM
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I have them on 17x11`s. To answer your question-yes. They are better than your stock size tires. Now for the second part of the answer. NO! They are not enough for 530rwhp. I know this. My E/T streets have a hard time with 549rwhp!!! I love them, now M/T is selling a new Radial Street tire like nitto`s. I`m going to see if they have the same size 315`s if so I might try them!! Good Luck!
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How much would some E/T streets run a fellow in 315 size?
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by bomax
How much would some E/T streets run a fellow in 315 size?
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