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Old 04-28-2003, 01:04 AM
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I'm looking to put new tires on my 93 notchback with the original 16 inch pony wheels. I need more traction. Any advice on brand/model would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 04-28-2003, 03:05 PM
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nitto 555!!!!!!!!! there not as expensive as most of the drag radials, but they perform just as well
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Old 04-28-2003, 05:28 PM
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If you are looking for just a regular street tire, I would go with the Potenza RE910. 245-50-16. These are good looking tires and hook great on the street and track.
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Old 04-28-2003, 07:49 PM
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the kuhmo ECSTA 711 is a nice lookin tire and it handles decent to.
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Old 04-29-2003, 09:40 PM
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Would it be a mistake go to with Goodyears?
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Old 06-04-2003, 01:21 AM
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nitto nt555R's or BFG g-force drag radials. These provide ultimate traction in dry surfaces and only last a few thousand miles depending on how you drive.
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Old 06-14-2003, 10:52 PM
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I had goodyears all the way around mine. i like them for street use but at the drag strip it was like taking off on oil. the drag radials are good for the strip but not for the road everyday, they wear quick. what do you plan to do with your car mainly? that what you should look at.
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Old 06-14-2003, 11:14 PM
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Anything but B.F. Goodrich. Lousy dry traction, no wet traction at all and they hydroplane at about 45mph. Junk.
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Old 06-18-2003, 02:55 PM
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Get the Nitto's.....if not then a second choice would be the Nitto's.....and if you still need another choice then go with Nitto's.....but if all else fails....I suggest as a last resort to get some Nitto's.......... </P>


Good luck..</P>
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Old 06-19-2003, 11:20 AM
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nitto's all the way. you can get the for like $140 in jegs catalog. 245-50-R16.
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