quiet_storm98

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Looking to replace the 305/35/18 nitto drag radials currently on my car mainly because for now my car is my dd and one of my nittos has a nail in it plus they are pretty worn down. Looking at the nitto invo and nto5 as well as the bfg kdw2 just can't decide which to go with. The front tires on the car are 275/40/17 nitto 555

Buford17

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Same boat as you here. I have 18x10.5 rim in back with 315's but price is outrageous. Looking at the kdw's for 295 good reviews on most occasions. You think a 295 tire is too small for a 10 or 10.5 rim?

quiet_storm98

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Lots of people run 295's on 10.5 rims and they seem to fit fine. I would like to run 315's but like you said they cost more plus most of the tires in that size are dr's which wear out pretty quick. The kdw's do seem to have decent reviews and have a higher treadwear rating then the nto5 and the invos so should last longer so i may get those

sokr915

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I have 295 kdw2 on my 18x10.5 and love them. They get my vote.

JDECO

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I got the kdw2 on mine over the nt05 because i know they will last longer

quiet_storm98

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The only concern for me with the kdw2's is alot of the reviews complain that the road noise is horrible..so bad in fact that alot of people have switched from them just because the road noise was that bad. Most of the personal reviews i have seen on the invos are pretty good so i have kinda narrowed it down to the invos or kdws. The nto5's seem to be better suited for autocross and wear alot quicker

marksboy7

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I have the kdw2's 295/35/18 on all 4 corners and to me they're fine. Sure they do have a little road noise but hey I'm not driving a cadillac. Plus my exhaust that I will have once I get the car put back together will cover that anyways. Some road noise for a killer looking tread pattern that has some decent life to them justifies my purchase of them anyways.

Dickie-311

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x2, good handling street tire

quiet_storm98

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How loud are they? Just wondering cuz i know the average person thinks anything that makes a little noise is loud..i have even had alot of regular people tell me my slp dual dual exhaust is loud but to us ls1 folk it isn't loud at all

Buford17

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Iv had a friend with them, you can deffinately hear them but for me I wouldn't really care. My exhaust would drown it out anyway. Drive ability is only an opinion. Which is why I can drive my 6 speed with a locker everywhere lol

bene

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I had kdw2, they are pretty loud. I have true duals and I could still here the tire noise. Pretty grippy tires though.

quiet_storm98

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Are your duals dumped? I had dumped duals on my other car and they were annoyingly loud so if the tires are that loud i definately wouldn't want them. I still may give the kdws a try even though the noise seems to be the main complaint with them but im also looking at the bridgestone re760 sports they are actually cheaper then the kdws and have better treadwear and in all the tests i have seen beat the kdws overall

bene

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No, mine have dual exit out back. Nonetheless, it is still loud at cruising speed. Have you looked into general UHP brand? I

quiet_storm98

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Nope haven't looked into those...i have been looking at the continental dw and a few others though its tough to make a decision when alot of reviews are mixed especially on a tire like the kdw

Dr Tran

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What are you making for horsepower? I have Invo's in 295/35/18 and i like them, but I wish they had a bit more traction. I will be switching to the NT05 next.

quiet_storm98

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I just have bolt ons...i would definately go with the nto5s or something similar if i still had my beater for a dd but since i dont and have no idea when im gonna get another dd i need something with better treadwear but i still have thought hard about getting them

99Bluz28

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Here's 2 good options.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

RikkiTorment

I have had great luck with the Hankook Ventus V12's on my car. I run 275/30/19's on all four wheels, they have lasted me over two years... Sadly they've lasted longer than the rims on my car which are falling apart!!

quiet_storm98

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Been looking at those 2 as well and have seen good reviews for both

Dr Tran

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I am at roughly 20k miles on my Invo's and they are still probably close to 40% treadlife left. Grant its all street miles and 3 track passes with no burnout.