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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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i just picked up a set of ss 10 spoke chrome 17x9 rims and i'm trying to decide on tires.

obviously the tires will be 275-40-17s.

i'm looking for something that will be good for a daily driver, and has both good traction and wet weather performance.

i will be autoxing the car, but i will be using the stock 16x8 rims for that in order to stay in the stock class.

opinions???

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tony

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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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I hope you mean 275, not 245. lol. Anyhow, BFG kdw is what you described. http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...r=40&tc=NITHZ4
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 08:36 PM
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yes, oops.

right now i am looking at the kdw, but also the bfg sport.

also, someone recommended the falken rt615s. anyone ever used these?

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ok, i know someone much have an opinion about this!!

anyone?

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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 06:30 AM
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Firestone wide oval I did several hours of reasearch and found these and the KUMHO mx are good values for the money and good perfomance. I have had good luck with both in the rain. little bit better wtih the wide ovals Ithink.
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I just bought a set of wide ovals in january.. Overall they are pretty good. Although I'm waiting on the roads to warm up a little more to really test the dry traction. So far so good though.
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dont get bfg sports, i have them on my front and they arent anything worth spending money on. I have KDW on the rear and they are amazing. definatly go with the KDW.

you can fit 285's on there too... thats a thought
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