Gonna order wheels and need HELP!!
I had the BFG g-force tires on my LS1 and since you will be driving this daily, I advise to NOT get those.
They wont last you longer then a couple weeks, I was able to get about a week of life out mine (2 track passes and rest daily driving 14+ miles), when they get hot from driving around they leave a feint trail, the compound is super soft and if you hit a puddle you will hydro.
They wont last you longer then a couple weeks, I was able to get about a week of life out mine (2 track passes and rest daily driving 14+ miles), when they get hot from driving around they leave a feint trail, the compound is super soft and if you hit a puddle you will hydro.
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Thanks why try .. I won't get those then .. Great advice .. My last question .. Are the Nitto nt 05 s good performance tires? I had the Nitto 555s and when they where new they hooked good .. Are the Nitto Nt 05 s better? And will a 305 35 18 fit wit little to new mods needed? Please let me know I appreciate the help..
i have 275/40 17 front and 295/35 18 rear. no abs in normal driving conditions, a couple times in autoX. Had to BFH the rear a little, my car is lowered and i didnt get the adj parhard bar until a few weeks after the new wheel and tire combo.
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I terms of fitment, a lot will depend on the offset of the wheels. I ran OEM C5 Z06 wheels (18x10.5) with 295/35/18 tires on my Formula, and I had to do a very light BFH. Running a 305, depending on the wheel offset, should cause the same minor problem.
Also keep in mind that Nitto tires are notorious for running narrow.
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Thanks spd kilz...Only thing that sucks is at 305 35 18 is MTs and Nitto Nt 555r avalible at that size 
so would those nittos hook good ? Also what offset would you recomend 
thanks so much for the help
so would those nittos hook good ? Also what offset would you recomend thanks so much for the help There are more tires that come in that size. I am running 305/35/18 in Toyo R888. I don't have any experience with how the Nittos will hook.
In terms of offset, if you are buying wheels from any forum sponsor, they should be in the right ballpark. Ideally you would want ones that are very similar to the C5 Z06 wheels - maybe slightly more aggressive.
In terms of offset, if you are buying wheels from any forum sponsor, they should be in the right ballpark. Ideally you would want ones that are very similar to the C5 Z06 wheels - maybe slightly more aggressive.
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Yeah I Am getting them from OE wheels .. And the tires I am getting from summit sense they ship to APOs over seas for free I already asked them so what ever summit racing has I can get .. Love that pic !!
.. And the tires I am getting from summit sense they ship to APOs over seas for free I already asked them so what ever summit racing has I can get .. Love that pic !! Thanks.
If you are really limited with a selection for a 305, then do the 295/35/18 or a 315/30/18. Both will work well with the front tire I suggested. You can safely put a 315 on a 10.5" wheel. There will a little bit more BFH involved, but it's definitely doable.
If you are really limited with a selection for a 305, then do the 295/35/18 or a 315/30/18. Both will work well with the front tire I suggested. You can safely put a 315 on a 10.5" wheel. There will a little bit more BFH involved, but it's definitely doable.
