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09-05-2005, 04:25 PM #1
Need New Tires 275/40/17
This is my sirst post so take it easy. I have Nitto 555's right now and I am not very impressed with them at the strip. I cannot cut less than 2.2 60' times. I know this is a low profile tire and if I am going to try for a good take off I should just get a set of drag slicks for my 16" wheels. But I am looking for some new tires and was wondering if anyone could give me some feedback that runs that size and has a tire combo that would hook up for me. I don't want to spend mor than $650 on a set of 4. I have a 98 M6 Z-28 Thanks
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09-05-2005, 05:21 PM #2
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You sure you should be putting 275's on 16 inch wheels? I thought they got 245's.
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09-06-2005, 09:04 AM #3
I have the old 16" wheels in the garage. I have 17" wheels on the car Kinda confusing post
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09-06-2005, 09:08 AM #4
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Try F-body Motorsports for tires.
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09-07-2005, 07:09 PM #5
I'm also looking for some cheap street tires right now in 275/40/18 and 245/45/17. Looks like Kumho has some ASX tires for 160 in 275 profile. That is about the cheapest I've found. The eagle G1 DS3 that I have on their now are too expensive and I'm not buying again.
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09-07-2005, 07:23 PM #6
http://www.ec-securehost.com/OnlineT....html#ToyoT1-S
http://www.ec-securehost.com/OnlineT...#KumhoSupra712
http://www.ec-securehost.com/OnlineT...#FederalSS-595
I have found these tires and was just wanting input on which would be better??
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09-07-2005, 07:40 PM #7
I really like those Kumho tires, that is a great price. I hear that Kumho=traction, quick wear, where as the expensive tires like Goodyear G1s and last longer. I like those Kumhos, but they only come in 275/35, I wanted 40. 18 inch wheels with 40 profile tires already makes traction hard enough. What is WR, I think if I remember right it is as good as Z rating. I definitely can't afford the Goodyear F1s again.
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09-13-2005, 09:56 AM #8
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I had Kuhmos (275/40 17s) and loved them. I corner hard, but rarely light up the rears so they lasted FOREVER (48k). I balanced and rotated them religiously, so that helps.
Do not get AVON Tyres - they really suck handleing wise.
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09-13-2005, 06:15 PM #9
I am looking for a tire that hooks up on acceleration really good. Cornering is secondary to acceleration. How do those Kuhmo's hold up??
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09-14-2005, 08:24 AM #10
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you should be getting the Nitto 555R, not the 555.
the 555R is a drag radial tire... and is good on the street.Eugenio_SS
almost stock triple-black 2000 SS convertible with 17x11s on all 4 w/ 315s at the track or on the street with 18x10.5s on all 4 w/ 315s: (1), (2)
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09-14-2005, 02:14 PM #11
http://www.ec-securehost.com/OnlineT...ttoNT-555RDrag
The only thing that scares me is the tread life on these tires. I know these would be the best for the strip, but I want the tires to last me more than 1 year.
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09-14-2005, 10:50 PM #12
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triple-black- 2000 CamaroSS convertible
should last 15k-20k miles depending on the amount of burnouts you do.
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