Black_Hawk_02

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Just wondering what tires you guys are running?

Im gonna have about 600WHP/TRQ on my DD T/A. Idk whether I could use my 18's with some nitto 555R's or DR's on 15's or 17's... also 275's or 315's

Someone said width doesnt matter for straight acceleration and that doesnt make any ******* sense.

Black_Hawk_02

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Also im not worried about traction in the rain... I also am not concerned with mileage... 5k miles is fine.

allbaugh_04

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Well if you don't care about the mileage you are getting out of the tires than maybe the BFG drag radial is for you. I've seen others run this tire with 700rwhp. They aren't bad from what i hear. I think you could get those in a 335 as well.

95 Z28

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Hoosiers are what you want. You need a tire that'll hold 600rwhp, you don't drive in the rain, and you don't care about mileage. Hoosiers will be perfect. I'm in the EXACT same boat as you with what I want and don't want out of a tire and I'll be replacing my BFG dr's with Hoosiers when they wear out.

Photochop

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The only set of tires I have for my car are the hoosier DRs. Just be careful to watch the weather, I don't drive my car if theres a chance of rain. I completely agree though - for what you mentioned, this is the tire of choice

allbaugh_04

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If you don't mind driving with those on a DD then hoosiers all the way!

MIGHTYMOUSE

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i would only use a nitto 555r dr if i relied on my car for every day commuting.

its too big a risk to use an mt, a bfg or especially a hooser because it is for certain that at some point in the future it will rain.

i use an mt dr but if its wet out i play it safe and rock mom's jeep to work. i am luck now i have that option.

600rw isnt much, you will be fine with the nittos.

got_r_done

Only on LS1Tech, lol.

Hennytime

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ive driven the hoosiers through a rain storm. som-bitch popped up out of no where on me. it wasnt too bad, couldnt go over 40 (just find an old lady to follow and stay in her groove) and dont go over 2000 rpms. when its damp out after a shower or something they are fine.

2000_SS

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jesus that's funny. that needs to be in someone's sig or something. lol, only on 'tech....

Black_Hawk_02

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Yea i definetley laughed when i saw that. Ill look up some Hoosier DR's. I didnt know i could fit a 335... That would be sweet.

So i guess i want some 335 Hoosier DR's, after... I roll the fender...??? and the BFH mod.

Black_Hawk_02

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So should i go with 15's or 17's..? I have 18's right now...

99FormulaM6

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Depends on your wheel preference really. Do you want a drag wheel look, or a street wheel look?

2000_SS

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if you want it to hook, go 17's. you'll have more sidewall and hence marginally better traction.

i'm gonna run 305/35/20 Nittos on my new wheels...it's going to be pathetic, traction-wise that is.

Black_Hawk_02

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Well i was looking through a bunch of pics of cars with 335's and i see that guys are running 335/30-18's, on 10.5 C5 Z06 wheels. Idk whether i should do that...

get some 17 x 11 C5 Z06 wheels to match my fronts ...

or get a set of 15 x 11 drag wheels for the rear and some wider 'skinnys' for the front.


IM GOING CRAZY!!!! Little decisions that make such a difference!!!

What im looking for is for someone to tell me that ill be able to launch decently with the 18's. What do you think? as a reminder.. this is a 600WHP DD.

allbaugh_04

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haha i just don't see that happening on 18's. Like the other guy said, the more sidewall the more flex the tire has and it can hook better. Search for guys with the 335's or people who use the combo you think you would like and ask them how they are hooking with their power.

if you want the best hook, then you are just gonna have to go with the 15's. its totally up to you. tough decision, i know. or do you want the look of the 17's?

Black_Hawk_02

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Well thanks...

But, basically you started to come to a decision

And then you ran back around in a circle like ive been doin.

allbaugh_04

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haha well i had the same problem. just ask yourself? do i want to hook the best with the 15's? Or look better with 17's or 18's and fight for traction.

I know cobras usually are running 18's and use a 305 nitto if i remember correctly. Now those guys are usually pushing 500 sometimes 600 and seem to do ok. From a dig, eh maybe not. Are you running this on the street or the track? Maybe get two sets of wheels if its a track car.

Black_Hawk_02

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I think im going to keep the 18's. I think... that for me not to hook perfectly out of a dig, might help my stock rear not die...

Black_Hawk_02

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Im looking at the Nitto 555R Drag Radials in a 335/30-18

Here they are at Discount Tire
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/tir...LDINT&pc=40288