Tire Question
03-24-2005, 11:40 PM
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Tire Question
Early next month I'm planning on taking my lude to the strip to see how it'll do. The way the car sits right now its putting down 250whp which is quite a bit more than stock. I wanted to get some tires that have more grip than the Kumho MX's I have on it right now, but not something so grippy that it would break axles on me. I was thinking something along the lines of Nitto 555r's, but I was wondering if you guys had any other ideas. I have my spare wheels to mount these tires on and I'm only planning on getting two. Any input would be really appreciated 
03-25-2005, 10:16 AM
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Re: Tire Question
Originally Posted by ThsPoq
Offtopic: I saw you yesterday on magruder. I was gonna see if you wanted to run..then I saw your FMIC and said "fuck that shit." I was in the red GTP
03-25-2005, 10:18 AM
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Re: Tire Question
Originally Posted by DaLuded
Its funny that you mention that because I havent had a good run since I boosted my car. I think its either the FMIC or the open wastegate that scares people off.
03-25-2005, 04:09 PM
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Re: Tire Question
Not too many people make good track tires for 16s. At least not drag tires. I would recommend getting some nice 15inch wheels and buying a pair of 225/50R15 BFG Comp T/A DRs. Best bet for what you want.
03-25-2005, 04:15 PM
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Re: Tire Question
Originally Posted by spic
Nitto's are not super sticky. Nitto's are better than MX's for drag racing.