I want some REAL sticky tires
08-10-2006, 04:17 AM
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I want some REAL sticky tires
right now i'm saving up for some saleen rims, 18x9 in the front and 18x10 in the rear. What is the widest tire you can fit on the back with a 10" rim???? Also i want a REALLY sticky set of tires, i dont want full blown slicks, but a real sticky set of drag radials. What is the stickiest, most hardcore set of street legal tires you can buy??? I've heard the Nitto 555's are pretty damn good.
08-10-2006, 04:23 AM
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RE: I want some REAL sticky tires
Is your car a daily driver?? If it is and you want drag radials, get the nitto's in 315's on your 10 inch rim. The bfg drag radials will hook better, but don't get as much tread life. And mickey thompson doesn't make an 18 inch tire so you can't get those. IMO, go with the nitto's.
08-10-2006, 04:30 AM
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RE: I want some REAL sticky tires
You don't need the widest tire in the world if you can't get any traction. Even the stickiest tire won't give you the best traction. It's a combo of things likt your tranfer rate with your springs? Lower control arms? wheel hop? The driver? Also if this is an everyday driver, you can kiss the 50kmi treadwear goodbye.
08-10-2006, 04:33 AM
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RE: I want some REAL sticky tires
whats done to your mustang? if its just boltons then u dont need the stickest tire in the world. Hell you dont even need MT's if your just spraying or have a small supercharger. nitto 555rs will hook just fine.
08-10-2006, 05:03 AM
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RE: I want some REAL sticky tires
If you went with 17's (which they dont make in S styled rims, I've looked) then I'd suggest a pair of 315 hoosiers. 315 will be the widest you will want to go. As for the tires, probably the Nittos. Dont mix up the 555's and the 555R's. The 555's arent drag radials. BFGoodrich or Nitto, it's a toss up.
08-10-2006, 05:11 AM
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RE: I want some REAL sticky tires
ORIGINAL: 97targa
You don't need the widest tire in the world if you can't get any traction. Even the stickiest tire won't give you the best traction. It's a combo of things like your transfer rate with your springs? Lower control arms? wheel hop? The driver? Also if this is an everyday driver, you can kiss the 50kmi treadwear goodbye.
You don't need the widest tire in the world if you can't get any traction. Even the stickiest tire won't give you the best traction. It's a combo of things like your transfer rate with your springs? Lower control arms? wheel hop? The driver? Also if this is an everyday driver, you can kiss the 50kmi treadwear goodbye.
08-10-2006, 05:13 AM
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RE: I want some REAL sticky tires
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If you went with 17's (which they dont make in S styled rims, I've looked) then I'd suggest a pair of 315 hoosiers. 315 will be the widest you will want to go. As for the tires, probably the Nittos. Dont mix up the 555's and the 555R's. The 555's arent drag radials. BFGoodrich or Nitto, it's a toss up.
If you went with 17's (which they dont make in S styled rims, I've looked) then I'd suggest a pair of 315 hoosiers. 315 will be the widest you will want to go. As for the tires, probably the Nittos. Dont mix up the 555's and the 555R's. The 555's arent drag radials. BFGoodrich or Nitto, it's a toss up.
08-10-2006, 05:15 AM
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RE: I want some REAL sticky tires
Right here to be more specific: http://www.mustangtuning.com/17x9-s-style-chrome.html
08-10-2006, 05:27 AM
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RE: I want some REAL sticky tires
Wow...I completely over looked that..BUT im still in the clear because they don't got 'em in 10.5. I'll be sticking to my powdercoated bullits, thank you. (Once I buy them that is..
08-10-2006, 05:29 AM
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RE: I want some REAL sticky tires
I think he meant 17 x 10-1/2 to fit the 315 tire
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[sm=bustedsign.gif] Ur gonna have to look harder man. They make 17" S style wheels right here: http://www.mustangtuning.com/17inchwheels.html
ORIGINAL: Butters
If you went with 17's (which they dont make in S styled rims, I've looked) then I'd suggest a pair of 315 hoosiers. 315 will be the widest you will want to go. As for the tires, probably the Nittos. Dont mix up the 555's and the 555R's. The 555's arent drag radials. BFGoodrich or Nitto, it's a toss up.
If you went with 17's (which they dont make in S styled rims, I've looked) then I'd suggest a pair of 315 hoosiers. 315 will be the widest you will want to go. As for the tires, probably the Nittos. Dont mix up the 555's and the 555R's. The 555's arent drag radials. BFGoodrich or Nitto, it's a toss up.