Wheels & Tires Forged | Billet | Cast | Radials | Slicks

Difference in width with brands on a 315 tire???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 2, 2010 | 11:01 PM
  #1  
jebuzws6's Avatar
Thread Starter
11 Second Club
15 Year Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 515
Likes: 1
From: Dallas
Default Difference in width with brands on a 315 tire???

which are the tires that run wider than your regular 315/35/17 sumitomo tires? looking to buy something better for my TTM's
Reply
Old Sep 3, 2010 | 12:16 AM
  #2  
SnakeStomper's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 809
Likes: 3
From: In the garage
Default

Goodyear F1 GSD3's run wider. My 285's look like my buddies 305s (cant remember brand) ... 315s would look meaty! When I get 315s one day, GSD3's is what I'll get.
Reply
Old Sep 3, 2010 | 12:19 AM
  #3  
great421's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,170
Likes: 2
Default

According to tirerack.com, an 11.5" tread width is the widest street tire in the 315 / 35 / 17 size - having said that, the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 (with a tread width of 11.2") is the tire to use; IMHO it's just plain fantastic - Dry or Wet.

(I currently have the 285's, but I also want the 315's)
Reply
Old Sep 3, 2010 | 05:17 PM
  #4  
Gohard's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 195
Likes: 0
Default

Are those considered street tires? Or are they any good for drag/street racing?
Reply
Old Sep 3, 2010 | 06:22 PM
  #5  
batmangixxer's Avatar
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by jebuzws6
which are the tires that run wider than your regular 315/35/17 sumitomo tires? looking to buy something better for my TTM's
i dont mean to get off topic but i was thinking bout getting tt2's or ttm's -- i saw your banner with the black w/silver lip ttm's -- and that your car is black(mine is also) do u like the black w/silver lip on black a lot? do u have any pics?
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2010 | 11:22 AM
  #6  
jebuzws6's Avatar
Thread Starter
11 Second Club
15 Year Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 515
Likes: 1
From: Dallas
Default

Originally Posted by batmangixxer
i dont mean to get off topic but i was thinking bout getting tt2's or ttm's -- i saw your banner with the black w/silver lip ttm's -- and that your car is black(mine is also) do u like the black w/silver lip on black a lot? do u have any pics?
I do like the look to me it looks more sporty..lol.. do you want me to email the pics to you or post them up here?
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2010 | 08:50 PM
  #7  
LS6427's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 11,289
Likes: 13
From: South Florida
Default

GSD3's are the ****..........my 315's grip better than when I tried out a set of 315 BFG drag radials. Plus they are friggin amazing in the rain, just awesome.

.
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2010 | 10:59 PM
  #8  
HavATampa's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (49)
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,128
Likes: 1
From: Louisiana
Default

The GSD3's are the widest nowadays. Since BFG changed the tread style a few years ago, not sure what the width is now. The old BFG tread style tires are pretty freaking wide though, I'm sure they are close still. I just recently got my old BFG's to fit with no spacers. A lot of work!

Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Sep 19, 2010 | 03:40 PM
  #9  
6spdchevy's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 394
Likes: 0
From: Oklahoma City, OK/North Long Beach/Paramount, CA
Default

^
Reply
Old Sep 19, 2010 | 06:53 PM
  #10  
whytryz28's Avatar
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (28)
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,757
Likes: 2
From: Hawaii
Default

My Sumitomos


Reply
Old Sep 19, 2010 | 07:05 PM
  #11  
jerflash's Avatar
11 Second Club
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,498
Likes: 10
From: long island, ny
Default

TOYO Proxes TQ Drag Radials 315/35/17 on some 17x10.5 TTMs




Reply
Old Sep 20, 2010 | 01:07 PM
  #12  
6spdchevy's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 394
Likes: 0
From: Oklahoma City, OK/North Long Beach/Paramount, CA
Default

Originally Posted by whytryz28
My Sumitomos


what are you lowered on? koni & sportlines?
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2010 | 01:14 PM
  #13  
SOMSS1LE's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 650
Likes: 2
From: Schaumburg, IL
Default

Check these out, 315s



Reply
Old Sep 20, 2010 | 08:46 PM
  #14  
pepn3385's Avatar
Teching In
15 Year Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
From: South Dakota
Default

Originally Posted by HavATampa
The GSD3's are the widest nowadays. Since BFG changed the tread style a few years ago, not sure what the width is now. The old BFG tread style tires are pretty freaking wide though, I'm sure they are close still. I just recently got my old BFG's to fit with no spacers. A lot of work!

I wish they still made these! Any idea where a guy could get some still?
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2010 | 10:18 PM
  #15  
HavATampa's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (49)
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,128
Likes: 1
From: Louisiana
Default

Not sure anymore. I found this set on eBay over a year and 1/2 ago. Some guy was selling several brand new sets. Wish I would have bought 2 pairs. Mine barely have 2k miles on them.

Originally Posted by pepn3385
I wish they still made these! Any idea where a guy could get some still?
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2010 | 10:37 PM
  #16  
3.8redbird's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,519
Likes: 0
From: Corpus Christi Texas
Default

Sumo run VERY SMALL.
they were more like a 295 than a 315.

Any 315s rub on my car but with the sumo I have just enough clearance not to rub. Also on TTMs
Reply
Old Sep 21, 2010 | 03:23 PM
  #17  
SMOKNSS's Avatar
11 Second Club
15 Year Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 879
Likes: 0
From: Alabama
Default

A buddy of mine recently bought the new Nitto street tires (not sure which) and they were ALOT wider than his Sumi's were... they have been pretty decent for a street tire so far and were pretty cheap...
Reply
Old Sep 21, 2010 | 03:27 PM
  #18  
whytryz28's Avatar
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (28)
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,757
Likes: 2
From: Hawaii
Default

Originally Posted by 6spdchevy
what are you lowered on? koni & sportlines?
Neither, Stock replacement shocks and Drop Zone 1.8" spring + removed rear isolator and cut 3/4" off the front of the upper control arm where it meets the spring.

The rear tires are tucked, had to roll the lip and hammer the inner fender well. Ride quality sucks so bad, but I dont race so I dont care, it looks good.
Reply
Old Oct 21, 2010 | 02:52 PM
  #19  
JM0523's Avatar
Launching!
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 264
Likes: 0
From: Twin Falls Idaho
Default

Originally Posted by jebuzws6
which are the tires that run wider than your regular 315/35/17 sumitomo tires? looking to buy something better for my TTM's
Yeah the sumitomos suck, ive had mine for 3k miles and they are bald, they dont hook for garbage either, im in the same boat i want to get some nicer tires, im looking at some 325's possibly or some really good 315's
Reply
Old Oct 21, 2010 | 02:53 PM
  #20  
JM0523's Avatar
Launching!
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 264
Likes: 0
From: Twin Falls Idaho
Default

Originally Posted by SOMSS1LE
Check these out, 315s



What are these?
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:00 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE