Need Advice on Street Tire
Need Advice on Street Tire Im getting a PT4400 with the shift kit and some additional tranny work done this week. I might be looking at a set of heads as well. I currently have firehawks on stock ws6 wheels. Im not so worried about the track as I normally race with ET streets. I was wondering what tire I should use on the back for normal (not quite daily) street driving. I thought nittos might be the way to go, any suggestions?
The car is currently doing about 380ish RWHP. (never dynod though)
Thanks,
Mike
The car is currently doing about 380ish RWHP. (never dynod though)
Thanks,
Mike
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From: DETROIT MUSCLE
im surprised you dont have nitto DR's already for street driving. i am putting in a VIG3200 and i definately need DR's or i will be blowin smoke. go with nitto DR's and you should be fine. BF goodrich makes a drag radial but i have heard bad things about driving in the rain with them, only holding around 5-6k miles, etc. Up to you.
good luck
J
good luck
J
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From: DETROIT MUSCLE
Originally Posted by Rice Eater 316
What kind of mileage on Nitto dr's and can you get them in a 275/35/18?? Also I think that I'd just be asking for trouble with my 10 bolt and 4.10 gears. 
What suggestion for that setup??
What suggestion for that setup??
J
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From: DETROIT MUSCLE
Originally Posted by Rice Eater 316
Oh sorry kinda half asleep LOL the 275/35/18 for a street tire that hooks decently on street but won't get you killed in rain ya know.
possibly nitto extremes for a decent street tire. or like im getting the nitto DR's but they are $$$$
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Originally Posted by Dal1as
Get the Goodyear F1 GS-D3's. They are awesome. 100 times better than the stock F1's and awesome in rain.
What about Kumho 712's how are they?? The price is good about $162/tire v/s $234 for the GS-D3's
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From: DETROIT MUSCLE
i have 2-kuhmos for sale. 275/40/17
4k highway miles thats it! i moved and my car was my uhaul
francisco1117@yahoo.com
looking to get 200$ shipped for them, or OBO
4k highway miles thats it! i moved and my car was my uhaul
francisco1117@yahoo.com
looking to get 200$ shipped for them, or OBO
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Originally Posted by Rice Eater 316
Any Idea how much mileage people are getting from these?? Cant afford to change em every 6 months
What about Kumho 712's how are they?? The price is good about $162/tire v/s $234 for the GS-D3's
What about Kumho 712's how are they?? The price is good about $162/tire v/s $234 for the GS-D3's
The tread is really thick and from I've seen the treadwear on the GS-D3's is supposed to be great. Not sure how many miles total because they are a fairly new tire. Depending on driving habits. I'd say about 15 grand give or take 5 grand.
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I have the kumho 712's on mine, and have had them for about 20K. They are about ready to be replaced, but are nowhere near slick. I MAY get them again, but am looking an alternative that has a little more grip - my car isn't a daily anymore.