315/35/17 Dry Wet Problems?
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315/35/17 Dry Wet Problems? Is anyone having traction problems w/ their 315/35/17's-Specifically Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 and BFG KDW's. I've heard some things that the 275/40/17 tires get better traction and cornering capabilities, but am unsure because of mixed reviews.
Anyone who can provide info please do so ASAP.
Thanks,
Adam
Anyone who can provide info please do so ASAP.
Thanks,
Adam
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I had 315 nittos on my car and never had any issues as far as rain goes. Never drove it in the winter-snow. But even in cold weather it was ok. I think you'll be fine cuz the tires ur looking at have better tread/directional than drag radials.
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My concern isn't rain. It's dry traction, I really do not want any tire spin at all-My stock rims will be used for that. Nittos and BFG DR's will stick w/o any problems because of their designs, but the Dry/Wet tires are a whole different ball game.
Thanks for the response none-the-less, Nittos will be a last resort (don't have the money to replace tires alot)
Anyone else TTT?
Thanks for the response none-the-less, Nittos will be a last resort (don't have the money to replace tires alot)
Anyone else TTT?
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Originally Posted by Devilss02
you'll replace bfg dr's alot faster than nittos with my experience. If its dry u want than go with the bfg's but they'll be gone fast.
My concern is the Dry Traction of the Dry/Wet Tires-this car is my daily, and will see track time, but I do not want Dry only tires because I do not have money to replace Drag Radials of any kind. I need excellent wet traction which I am sure these both tires will supply. I know these two tires are top notch, and will hook well at the stock tire size, I'm hoping that the larger rears are AS good if not better then stock size.
Sorry if I had not clarified this in my Original Post. TTT
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Adam
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Originally Posted by 02WS6Bird
Will be putting approx 420rwhp and 390-400 rwtq would that make much diff.
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I have 315 gsd3's on theback and 275's on the front. the stick like glue in corners. my suspensions is set up for cornering. I have the same hp figures with a 12 and 410's a 6m car. i can break them loose in first or second from roll just stepping on it. not sure of rain yet, but form what i have heard gsd3's are the best. A wider tire wiill tend to hydro more than a skinner tire but they sure look good. in the dry i can tell ya i am a happy camper.
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GS-D3 is probably one of the best all around *safe* tire excellent traction in the rain and ok dry traction.
Nittos is what I would recommend because you said your main concern was dry traction. You can expect about 10-15k of out them and generally run around $400 for two
Nittos is what I would recommend because you said your main concern was dry traction. You can expect about 10-15k of out them and generally run around $400 for two
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 are alot higher quality than the 555's
KD's arent too good wet though
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...ay.jsp?type=MP
the gsd3 actually has a higher rating than any of the other tires
KD's arent too good wet though
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...ay.jsp?type=MP
the gsd3 actually has a higher rating than any of the other tires
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Originally Posted by 02WS6Bird
anybody else TTT? considering these tires are alwayts on backorder im sure theres more of you here who have them
Oh, and I can go faster in wet weather with these than I could with the stock RS-A's in the dry. Definitely a plus.
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Originally Posted by TooSlow02
I have the 275/315 combo GS-D3's on my '02. Dry traction is top-notch, although I don't have to drive very long to heat them up (I live in Phoenix). They definitely have more stick than the Ecsta MX tires I used to use. On warm days I noticed it takes more pursuading to kick the tail out. On those days I also have to do a clutch drop to smoke them. I can't do it from a rolling start.
Oh, and I can go faster in wet weather with these than I could with the stock RS-A's in the dry. Definitely a plus.
Oh, and I can go faster in wet weather with these than I could with the stock RS-A's in the dry. Definitely a plus.
Soudns sweet! Oh, and FYI: Stock tires if I am not mistaken on all F-bods were Goodyear Eagle F1 GS (all season) The Vette recieved Goodyear Eagle F1 RS-A's. Also you said "Clutch drop" nothing wrong w/ that however most on here will say "clutch dump" or "dump the clutch" I am not correcting you to be an *** or anything jsut trying to help ya out a lil bit, I kinda feel dumb actually correcting you cuz your entire post is easily understood.
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Adam
P.S. Come on how many more have we got on here?
