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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 02:55 AM
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I dont like those tires, 2 high treadwear, go with falken azenis 615's they are 200 treadwear and they grip like there is no tomorrow. Remember the higher the treadwear the less grip, but they do tend to last more. Your choice traction or longetivity.

Andrew
At the price I found these tires for, I could afford to put2 new rears onevery month... so I think Im goin to at least try them.
Old Apr 6, 2007 | 02:59 AM
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I have BFG KDW2's now and they are pretty good, but i'm switching to a different brand tire once these wear out. I'm probably going to go Nitto drag radials in the rear and when the fronts are done probably 555's up front.

If I don't go that route it will probably be Falkens as my next choice.

-Jeff
Old Apr 6, 2007 | 03:17 AM
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Ive heard good things about the BFGs... and I was looking at the Falkens once I get new rims... for now Im just looking for some new rubber so I dont blow out, nothing expensive.
Old Jun 6, 2007 | 11:48 PM
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ORIGINAL: bl1nkage

Just found some specs on them.... what do ya think?


Brand:
Riken

ProductLine:
Riken Raptor ZR Performance Tires

PartType:
Tires

TireSize:
255/50-17

RimDiameter(in):
17 in.

SidewallStyle:
Blackwall

TireConstruction:
Radial

Directional:
Yes

TireDiameter(in):
27.10 in.

SpeedRating:
W

MinimumRecommendedRimWidth(in):
7.00 in.

MaximumRecommendedRimWidth(in):
9.00 in.

SectionWidth(in):
10.40 in.

AsymmetricalTreadPattern:
No

TubeRequired:
No

UTQGTreadWearRating:
300

TractionRating:
AA

TemperatureRating:
A

TreadDepth:
10/32 in.

DOT-Approved:
Yes

MaxLoadSingle(lbs):
1,819 lbs.

Quantity:
Sold individually.
Where did you find the specs? I have been looking for the specs for the Raptor 275/35/18s for a while and can't find crapola...
Old Jun 7, 2007 | 12:55 AM
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I love the nitto 555's for daily driving. The 555r's lasted about 3 months. They hooked well but n ot practical for a DD, bought some mickeys for the track. I live in FL as well and the 555's are great.
Old Jun 7, 2007 | 01:37 AM
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ORIGINAL: androdz

I dont like those tires, 2 high treadwear, go with falken azenis 615's they are 200 treadwear and they grip like there is no tomorrow. Remember the higher the treadwear the less grip, but they do tend to last more. Your choice traction or longetivity.

Andrew
I also ran these on my VW(I know). Loved them on wet or dry, sucked *** for winter though. But then again they're not winter tires.
Old Jun 7, 2007 | 02:44 AM
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Does anyone like the pirelli scorpians?
Old Jun 7, 2007 | 02:47 AM
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Falken RT-615's are not even close to being an allseason tire. They are SLIPPERY AS HELL in wet conditions - on these cars anyway. They do have great drygrip, but they get hard as rocks after a number of heat cycles. They are an excellent tire to drive to and from the track on, but not so good for daily driving. I have them on my street wheels right now.

The Khumo MX is a great all around tire. It performs awesome dry and pretty good wet. It's also pretty low price. I have autocrossed on them and my buddy runs them on his 500hp Terminator on the road course. The Ecsta whatever it is all season tire does pretty well too. It's not as sticky, but better in the wet.
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