Well this is a diffferent looking tire
 

I was just browsing to see what was available in a 255/50-17....and Discount Tire Direct had these....anyone ever seen them before...they look weird....

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...d=17&ar=50

RE: Well this is a diffferent looking tire
 

I have seen "Z" rated tires like that before. The tread is not "50/50". I have not seen this tire before. But the tread ware is only 260. That is low.

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Yeah, but how will it hook up? With a low treadware rating comes softer rubber (usually) which should = better hook-up.

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that's invo, really sticky street legal drag radial.

RE: Well this is a diffferent looking tire
 

here you go.

http://www.nittotire.com/#index%2Etire%2Einvo

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They make it sound good but... designed for European lux/sports cars. Whatever that means.

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That means they're designed for "going round corners fast" :D

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I try to stick with a traction rating of AA

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But said as though we wouldn't want them on an American car.

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Very strange looking.