Having traction issues, need advice
Having traction issues, need advice Ever since I've done my ported intake/heads/1.6 rrs I've had more of an issue of keeping the power to the ground. I need to increase traction while I'm driving on the street. I'm looking for the most effective way to do this be it: different rims with wider tires or more suspension components. I already have aftermarket LCAs in. Again, I'm looking for a street friendly solution not simply "Get drag radials/slicks".
Last edited by Ironxcross; Apr 8, 2008 at 02:48 PM.
right now I have the stock 16" rims with a set of 245/50/16s on there. I'm sort of maxed out on the rims I have. I'm thinking of looking for a lighter set of rims that can handle a bigger tire, any ideas?
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Ummm... the stock tire size barely holds the stock power. Wheels/tires would be the first place Id look.
Id go 17 or 18x9 up front and 18x10.5 at least for the rears. Somethin like a 295 if you go wide enough, or maybe a 315 on a 11" wheel if u want some serious street meats.
Id go 17 or 18x9 up front and 18x10.5 at least for the rears. Somethin like a 295 if you go wide enough, or maybe a 315 on a 11" wheel if u want some serious street meats.
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Other than suspension work, you could keep the stock wheels and run some P255/50R16 Mickey Thompson ET Streets. They are not all too wide, but they should hook decently.
Just my .02
Edit: and cross your fingers that you don't destroy your rear end
Just my .02
Edit: and cross your fingers that you don't destroy your rear end
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Looks like you are worried about how long tires will last so i am guessing its a DD? DR's are probly not the best answer then. You will be able to spin any street tire pretty much but just try and get a wide one that has good traction. I went with the Goodyear GSD3.Control the right foot and its not so bad with a good set of tires
Looks like you are worried about how long tires will last so i am guessing its a DD? DR's are probly not the best answer then. You will be able to spin any street tire pretty much but just try and get a wide one that has good traction. I went with the Goodyear GSD3.Control the right foot and its not so bad with a good set of tires