Replacement Tires...any recommendations?
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Replacement Tires...any recommendations? Hello, I'm a new member of the forum and a new owner on a beautiful 1996 Trans Am WS6. The car has been modified to around 400-425 horsepower and has adjustable coil over shocks as well. I am looking to replace the current Nitto drag tires with more of a summer only performance/road tire. It has the original WS 6 rims with P275/ZR40 tires on it currently. I'm looking for a good replacement that still has the sticking power but a slightly mellower ride. Any suggestions would be welcomed!! Thank you!
If you want a long-lasting (15,000+ miles) tire that also sticks very nice......put a 315 Nitto 555 Extreme (NOT THE DRAG RADIAL) on your factory 17 x 9 rims. I did that for 12 years....works perfect in every way.
And it looks much better than a little 275 tire. Put the 275 Nitto 555 Extreme (NOT THE DRAG RADIAL) up front.
Great combo....lasts so damn long too.......I had 500 RWHP/500 RWTQ for the whole 12 years with my 427ci. It gave me better traction than a true drag radial (BFG). And with the Nitto 555 Extremes......amazing grip in wet conditions.
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And it looks much better than a little 275 tire. Put the 275 Nitto 555 Extreme (NOT THE DRAG RADIAL) up front.
Great combo....lasts so damn long too.......I had 500 RWHP/500 RWTQ for the whole 12 years with my 427ci. It gave me better traction than a true drag radial (BFG). And with the Nitto 555 Extremes......amazing grip in wet conditions.
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Thanks!! I have Nittos on the front and I was looking at the Extremes last night, thank you for confirming that! Plus now I just have to replace the rears...frees up some $$ for other things. Thanks again, I appreciate the help. I just purchased the car last weekend so as I get into it further I will more than likely be looking for some more suggestions. Glad I found you guys!!
Thanks!! I have Nittos on the front and I was looking at the Extremes last night, thank you for confirming that! Plus now I just have to replace the rears...frees up some $$ for other things. Thanks again, I appreciate the help. I just purchased the car last weekend so as I get into it further I will more than likely be looking for some more suggestions. Glad I found you guys!!
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I like the Federal SS595 I got for my car. I hear the RSR are better but I was cheap and daily drive my car so I didn't want to spend a lot. I have the 275/40/17 on some 94 Firehawk wheels. They bulge a bit because the wheel is only 8.5" wide. They would look great on a 9-9.5" wheel.
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I can't tell exactly what wheels you have on in your pic. I have exact same color combo in a 2002 SS. Currently I have the stock OEM wheels but looking to upgrade the appearance.
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