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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 01:59 PM
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I have two sets of rear wheels, my stockers with 255/40 r16 bfg's DR's and some zr1's with 315 r17 nitto's. Im wanting to know which will hook better at the track.

The bfg's have a reputation as hooking better than the nitto's, but my nittos are quite a bit fatter. Also im not sure if it matters but my bfg's are 26.1 in diameter while the nitto's are 25.7. My computer was tuned for the 26.1...so im not sure if thats something to worry about with my shift points (A4).

The nitto's are pretty much brand new while the bfg's have some wear on them. Honestly if possible i would rather keep the nittos new, but if they have the advantage i'll run em.
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 01:11 PM
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your opinion needed...
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 01:15 PM
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i would think that the zr1s would do better with the nittos but lets see what everyone else says...
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 01:16 PM
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If you heat them up well enough the nittos would hook better i'd imagine. I dont think they are that much worse where the extra width wouldnt make up for it
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 01:19 PM
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^thats also what i was thinking the extra width should make a difference
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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good info, the best short time i had with the bfg's is 1.94, hopefully i can shave a little off with the ole NEAT-O's
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