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bolivianpimp 10-10-2009 08:54 PM
Originally Posted by Rubrignitz (Post 6559859)
I have Steeda comp springs which I assume are less than the prokits but also had H&R race springs which were substantially lower and the 305's never contacted the fender lip. Never had a problem with them on my car. I'll stick with the 295/35's on the 9.5'' rim I run in the future. The 305's really need a 10'' rim and have to be checked for correct pressure regularly or they wear unevenly. I'd run 295/40's if I could find some.
Well for my luck i have a 20" wide rim! good to know that i can fit up to a 305 and be lowered with no problems.

Originally Posted by Norm Peterson (Post 6559952)
In terms of dry grip, NT05 > INVO > 555. Wet grip could be a different story, tread life probably will be, so it'll come down to what's most important

My experience is similar to Impulse's, in that an autocross "Street Touring" tire is much grippier than any tire that's intended for a more general target buyer. That covers accelerating, cornering, and braking, as an ST tire isn't just a one-trick pony like most drag radials are. When I first upgraded the tires on my autocross car to a more or less similar tire (Falken Azenis RT615, FWIW), the first time I really got on the brakes was an eye-opening experience.
Norm
Im more worried about dry traction, because i drive really carefully in the rain anyways. I think the general idea is NT05 is the stickiest of the nittos, but they last a bit less. How much less could i expect out of the tires?

Originally Posted by rford426 (Post 6560047)
I can't complain bout my toyo proxes 4s but i love my nittos too what ever you do decide with go 295 out back im as low as you go and i fit it no prob
Originally Posted by 08SilverStang (Post 6560159)
Yeah I like my Toyo Proxes 4s alot too. They have decent grip and even with 295's in the back, I have not had too much trouble with hydroplaning
I heard good things about the toyo Proxes also, Its definitely a big plus that they have the 295 size, my nitto 555's only had a 275 as the biggest size. :icon_shrug:

Norm Peterson 10-11-2009 07:27 AM
Originally Posted by bolivianpimp (Post 6560928)
Well for my luck i have a 20" wide rim! good to know that i can fit up to a 305 and be lowered with no problems.
Ummm, 20" is the diameter number. Width is the ?? in "20 x ??".

A 20 x 10 will work for a 305/35-20, but a 305/30-20 really needs 20 x 10.5 or wider.


As far as relative tread wear rates go, I can't give you information that's any better than taking your experience with the 555's and scaling that by the ratio of the advertised treadwear rates, which at least baselines one tire against your specific driving. Actual experience with NT05's (or whatever) could end up varying from that either way. YMMV, as they say . . .


Norm


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