Your favorite grippy tires (no drag radials)
10-18-2006, 10:29 PM
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RE: Your favorite grippy tires (no drag radials)
Hey praztek, I think you read good info on the limits of a 9" rim--a tire more than 265 will not have sufficient foundation on a 9" rim, especially for handling in the corners. I've heard of folks pushing more than this on 9" wheels, all the while claiming you CAN do it, but disregarding the price in performance you pay.
Thumper 33, you're in a better position considering 10" wide wheels. Roush runs 18"x10"s on all four corners with 275/40/18 tires. I have not 100% verified this (more like 95% sure), but the offset should be +45mm. The tire/wheel combo comes right up to the fender--I mean almost full flush, and it looks awesome! My guess is that this is as wide as you can go (wheel/tire/offset) and not pass the fender-line.
I am also looking into an 18x10" set-up w/this size tire. I've witnessed the KD's in action on an autocross track...very impressive. I'm also considering Kumho's Ecsta MX tires (very good rep, but costs less than all the others).
Best,
-j
Thumper 33, you're in a better position considering 10" wide wheels. Roush runs 18"x10"s on all four corners with 275/40/18 tires. I have not 100% verified this (more like 95% sure), but the offset should be +45mm. The tire/wheel combo comes right up to the fender--I mean almost full flush, and it looks awesome! My guess is that this is as wide as you can go (wheel/tire/offset) and not pass the fender-line.
I am also looking into an 18x10" set-up w/this size tire. I've witnessed the KD's in action on an autocross track...very impressive. I'm also considering Kumho's Ecsta MX tires (very good rep, but costs less than all the others).
Best,
-j
11-26-2006, 02:51 AM
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RE: Your favorite grippy tires (no drag radials)
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Thumper 33, you're in a better position considering 10" wide wheels. Roush runs 18"x10"s on all four corners with 275/40/18 tires. I have not 100% verified this (more like 95% sure), but the offset should be +45mm. The tire/wheel combo comes right up to the fender--I mean almost full flush, and it looks awesome! My guess is that this is as wide as you can go (wheel/tire/offset) and not pass the fender-line.
I am also looking into an 18x10" set-up w/this size tire. I've witnessed the KD's in action on an autocross track...very impressive. I'm also considering Kumho's Ecsta MX tires (very good rep, but costs less than all the others).
Best,
-j
Thumper 33, you're in a better position considering 10" wide wheels. Roush runs 18"x10"s on all four corners with 275/40/18 tires. I have not 100% verified this (more like 95% sure), but the offset should be +45mm. The tire/wheel combo comes right up to the fender--I mean almost full flush, and it looks awesome! My guess is that this is as wide as you can go (wheel/tire/offset) and not pass the fender-line.
I am also looking into an 18x10" set-up w/this size tire. I've witnessed the KD's in action on an autocross track...very impressive. I'm also considering Kumho's Ecsta MX tires (very good rep, but costs less than all the others).
Best,
-j
I have been looking at gettin a set of lighter/wider rims and a set of sticky tires on them. I live out in BFE Ohio and there are alot of curves out here to carve and I think its about time to get new wheel/tire combo. Let me know
11-26-2006, 03:06 AM
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RE: Your favorite grippy tires (no drag radials)
Has anybody tried these out yet-Edge Racing
They are made by Falken-They are pretty sticky from what I read but I am kinda curious about the mileage you can get out of them[sm=gears.gif]
11-26-2006, 12:26 PM
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RE: Your favorite grippy tires (no drag radials)
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Has anybody tried these out yet-Edge Racing
They are made by Falken-They are pretty sticky from what I read but I am kinda curious about the mileage you can get out of them[sm=gears.gif]
Has anybody tried these out yet-Edge Racing
They are made by Falken-They are pretty sticky from what I read but I am kinda curious about the mileage you can get out of them[sm=gears.gif]
11-26-2006, 06:02 PM
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RE: Your favorite grippy tires (no drag radials)
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I haven't run the Falken 615 but I did research them before I bought my Goodyears. The Falkens are very popular among drifting enthusiasts. They have a very hard sidewall. That's probably good for drifting and road course racing, but it will hurt you in a drag race. They do have good traction, but their tread life is not very good. I was being told they were good for 15-20 thousand miles.
I haven't run the Falken 615 but I did research them before I bought my Goodyears. The Falkens are very popular among drifting enthusiasts. They have a very hard sidewall. That's probably good for drifting and road course racing, but it will hurt you in a drag race. They do have good traction, but their tread life is not very good. I was being told they were good for 15-20 thousand miles.