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03-04-2009, 06:32 AM

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Best rubber for traction

currently running 19x10 rims with kdw 265/30/19 they are too low of profile. And 1st through 3rd cant hook up for ****.
Would like to run 285/35/19 what is the best brand for traction right now im kinda leaning towards goodyear.I dont want drag radials. Any help would be great.

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03-04-2009, 06:42 AM

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Are you FI? What kind fo power are you putting down?

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03-04-2009, 06:47 AM

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Are you FI? What kind fo power are you putting down?

yes FI putting out around 400whp 375wtq

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03-04-2009, 07:58 AM

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currently running 19x10 rims with kdw 265/30/19 they are too low of profile.

On the front, correct? On the rear 285/35, 295/30 or 305/30's would be great.

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03-04-2009, 08:16 AM

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On the front, correct? On the rear 285/35, 295/30 or 305/30's would be great.

front has nitto's 255/35/19 they are taller then the rears. Front rim size is 19x8.5

I thought about 305's but not sure if they will mount right on a 10'' wide rim. Im not sure on the offsets of the rims they are MSR 088 series. Using a 15mm spacer on rear to get the tire away from the tein coilovers. Hand only about 1mm clearance before the spacer install. Should have got 20mm spacers. When I get off work I will post a pic of the rears on there right now.

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03-04-2009, 08:47 AM

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03-06-2009, 02:53 PM

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Hmm I would go Toyo T1R 285 and for dragging may be -1 or -0.5 camber will help grip.

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03-07-2009, 12:03 AM

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Depends on which GY, but in my experience, they're all pretty lousy. Some track/street guys like the GSD3, but they were too soft for me.

I like the Bridgestone RE050As, S02, S03s, and Michelin PS1 and PS2s myself. I also got very good traction with a few sets of Falken Azenis RT615s, but poor wear. Their 200 rating was certainly inflated, but my car hooked surprisingly well in 2nd gear with lots of power. It's a wonder what fresh rubber can do for grip.

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03-07-2009, 08:33 AM

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My car has so much horsepower its uncontrollable on the street!

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03-07-2009, 08:39 AM

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03-07-2009, 02:02 PM

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03-09-2009, 06:06 AM

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when did i ever say that. I want more power when you hit 600whp it gets to much for street. Is that quote fabercated or what i would like to know were i said that.

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