View Poll Results: Which Tire?
Sumitomo
28
35.90%
Nitto 555 DRs
50
64.10%
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315 Tire Choice - Help
Originally Posted by Dip Stick
Get the sumi's in 315... then keep the 16 inch rims.. and get the bfg KDWS they are good for rain and snow... they last a long time.. just swap them in for the winter.
This is a DD tire ?? Then get the cheaper Sumitomo, I've had those and I currently have the expensive Goodyears in 315-35-17....
keep in mind:
The damage done by nails or screws is directly proportional to the value of your tires !!!
Get some slicks for the track if you want traction. The Sumitomos are good enough for street driving.
Disclaimer: I hated my HTRZ Sumitomos on the front - steering wheel was pulling all over the road, way better with the goodyears (275-40)
keep in mind:
The damage done by nails or screws is directly proportional to the value of your tires !!!
Get some slicks for the track if you want traction. The Sumitomos are good enough for street driving.
Disclaimer: I hated my HTRZ Sumitomos on the front - steering wheel was pulling all over the road, way better with the goodyears (275-40)
At one time, GS-D3's were the only thing I'd ever put on my car, however, after you go over 380 RWHP in an A4 or roughly 410 RWHP in a M6, you'll only break them loose in first gear and spin through 2nd. Anytime you achieve this kind of power level, with any kind of torque, you just about have to have DR's ... IMHO.
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i have the new 315/35/17 mt drag radials...i daily drive on them and i will purchase another set when these are gone. as long as you aren't stupid in the rain you'll be fine...
ive actually heard good things about the sumis. check out the review section on tire rack. several people have f-bodies with 315 rears, and they rant and rave about the sumis, saying theyre even good on a track.......road course that is. i think theyre they tire im getting to go on my new ZR1s. anyone have any thought as to mixing tires....like sumi rear (for the size and price) and maybe Falken 615s front (for traction)?
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From: harrisburg, pa
Originally Posted by SLPCAMAROSS
I lost control and did a ****** 360 into a guard rail with 315 NITTO Drag radials because they were bald (and I was driving in the rain doing 70) 
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)with 50% tread or more nittos arent bad in the rain.. of course they arent a gsd3 or any other tire mentioned but if you dont drive like an *** youre fine. i had the 305/35/18s. they did not run small.
but if you DD the car and dont feel like posting this thread in a couple months when you need tires again, go with a regular summer tire.
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i have the new 315/35/17 mt drag radials...i daily drive on them and i will purchase another set when these are gone. as long as you aren't stupid in the rain you'll be fine...
Thanks...
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From: houston, tx
lol dude dont listen to these guys. it seems like most thread replys always fall this way. we ask a question and we say we are on a budget but, people miss that and tell you to go with one of the most expensive options. i for one, dont want to be in cc debt up to my neck so, i try to read alot and save money. as for tires... go with the sumitomos. im on my second pair and really can not complain. they are not sticky tires by any means but if its a dd you dont need sticky tires. they are decent in the rain and grab decently when braking. oh and for how much you would pay for a set of goodyears or bfg's you could buy three sets of sumi's.
if you are pushing your car to the extent that you need a sticky tire then youre not dd ing your car.
if you are pushing your car to the extent that you need a sticky tire then youre not dd ing your car.
i've got around 400 horse on a stock rear end with 305s and a full rear suspension set up.. should i worry about getting the nitto 555rs 305/35/18? i dont really want to replace a rear end right now
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I have 413whp on a m6 with Sumitomo's with stock 3.42's and full rear suspension with no problems! 102,000 miles get driven hard and speed shifted all the time!