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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 06:32 AM
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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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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 06:42 AM
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Are you FI? What kind fo power are you putting down?
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Old Mar 4, 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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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by frankie945
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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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
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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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 08:47 AM
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Old Mar 6, 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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Old Mar 7, 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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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by frankie945
My car has so much horsepower its uncontrollable on the street!

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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 08:39 AM
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by USN HM 350Z
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by davidv
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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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 06:12 AM
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BTW I went with 285/35/19 ps2's They are better but still not as wide as I would like.
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