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Old 05-05-2010, 09:16 AM
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Which is better? Sumitomo or Nexus? what should i get? i dont want to send alot on a set.cuz I'm getting some street drags soon. just need something to last me for a little bit.
is there much diff in 255 an 275?
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Old 05-05-2010, 09:41 AM
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From what you said, I'd go with 255 (front) & 275 (rear) on nexus. But if your open i'd look into NITTOS 555 on 255 .
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Old 05-05-2010, 10:19 AM
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I just bought 2 nexens 275 35 18's....they are a decent tire. Won't launch for s**t though! Primarily bought them for commuting/tire burning!
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Old 05-05-2010, 10:20 AM
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sumi's are ok for DD'ing around. they dont hook very well but that wont matter because you have a track setup. Not sure how many miles you'll see as i just got mine (315's) about a month ago. They look brand new still and im pretty aggressive on them.
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Old 05-05-2010, 10:21 AM
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Sumi's hands down. Zero Road noise. (Something people don't usually think about but is extremely important.)
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Old 05-05-2010, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by sxynerd
Sumi's hands down. Zero Road noise. (Something people don't usually think about but is extremely important.)
^^ Thats very true
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Old 05-05-2010, 10:50 AM
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How much bigger is 275 then 255?
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Old 05-05-2010, 11:08 AM
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20mm bigger
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Old 05-05-2010, 11:18 AM
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Ok man thanks!!
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Old 05-05-2010, 11:20 AM
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So good deal? Would be like 208 after shipping for two.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
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