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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 12:04 AM
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Okay guys, this is what i need

a decently priced tire. something that will do well in wet weather ( my car is a daily driver) but handle decent and have great traction for the street and strip... waht do you guys recomend? and also waht do u think of these kuhmos? http://www.kumhousa.com/Products/Ptn...tion=PtnDetail

also i just need 2 tires for the rear, i have 2 brand new eagle f1's out front
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 01:30 AM
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How much money are you willing to spend per tire? I would vote for BFG KDW. I've tried a few different tires so far on this car and I like the KDW the best.
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 08:03 AM
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yea, i was thinking bfg kdw, how is the traction when drag racing with them?and also how much are they each?

also waht size should i get, i know i have to get 17x9 but what about the other size?
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Originally Posted by 01ws6transam
yea, i was thinking bfg kdw, how is the traction when drag racing with them?and also how much are they each?

also waht size should i get, i know i have to get 17x9 but what about the other size?
Traction is good. Not as good as drag radials from a stop, but they grab great from slow rolls and do decently from a stop. Handling/overall driving is terrific, IMO.

They usually go for around $180 each in 275/40/17 size (that's for the 17X9 wheels).
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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 03:49 AM
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I have goodyear eagle F1 GS-D3's on my T/A 315/35/17 back 275/40/17 front and they are great, especially in wet weather.. Although when you first get them they arn't all that great for traction when they are cold, but after about 4 or 500 miles are on them, they stick like glue.. Great ride comfort and hardly any road noise.. Seem to be wearing nicely too..
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Old Jan 26, 2004 | 10:23 AM
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The dunlop sport 5000 assymetrical tread 275 40 17 are 10 times better in the rain thanmy old goodyear gs d3. I got 4 mounted and balanced from tire america(sears) for 650.00. They also have a 9.9 inch tread width compared to the goodyears 8.9 inch.Hope this helps!
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Old Jan 26, 2004 | 05:12 PM
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So far for me, ive only tried Khumo 712's and the Goodyear's that came with my SS. And the Khumos were all around better, they hooked real good, a lot better than the Goodyears.
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Originally Posted by ur sloww
The dunlop sport 5000 assymetrical tread 275 40 17 are 10 times better in the rain thanmy old goodyear gs d3. I got 4 mounted and balanced from tire america(sears) for 650.00. They also have a 9.9 inch tread width compared to the goodyears 8.9 inch.Hope this helps!
the gs-d3's are the best rain tire on the market right now.(hydro plain resistance im talking about I don't know about the traction part, but still very good. plus they look sweet as hell to especially the 315's from the back view..
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I have 2 G-Force KDW's that have 50% tread left that i will sell for $75+ shipping. I am not sure how to ship tires but PM me if you are interested
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BTW they are 275's
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