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Old 06-08-2011, 09:33 PM
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Like comparing CCWs to Cragers.
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*shrugs* like I said at 18#s in each there has been no difference in traction between the nitto 275/50 and a m/t 325/50

I was expecting the night and day difference that everyone here claims but haven't seen it so far.

Maybe a pass at 12-14# in the m/t will make me a believer.
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Originally Posted by thunderstruck507
*shrugs* like I said at 18#s in each there has been no difference in traction between the nitto 275/50 and a m/t 325/50

I was expecting the night and day difference that everyone here claims but haven't seen it so far.

Maybe a pass at 12-14# in the m/t will make me a believer.
Maybe it's your suspension setup. I mean, cars go 7s on 325/50 M/T DRs...but I've never seen a 7 second pass on a set of 555r's..just sayin'
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The suspension is an issue, that handicap is the reason for the switch to a taller/wider/stickier tire (well that and I got them from a friend for $200/pair)

The car is setup to turn more than transfer a lot of weight on launch. But I was hoping the increased patch, rollout, and stickier compound would cover it up some.

But as stated I was also running 18# and M/T recommends 12-16# for this size. If I make it to the track this weekend I will report my results.




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