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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 09:03 AM
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which would be better for a daily driver?
nitto 555's? or goodyear eagle f1 supercar tires?

or someother brand?

aslo which vendor would you suggest for the best price and all?

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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 02:20 PM
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well no replies :-(

ordered the nittos from discount tire direct hope the wet traction is ok
Old Jun 21, 2011 | 02:27 PM
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I had Nitto 555's, I dont want to be the bearer of bad news, but wet traction was miserable, in puddles it was like water skiing with my front end.
Old Jun 21, 2011 | 02:50 PM
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well to late now
I hope my experiance is better

the site was out of the 285/40-18 goodyear's anyway

like how big of a puddle?
Old Jun 21, 2011 | 02:54 PM
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I just bought Nitto 555 from cjponyparts.com. 255/40/18 for the front and 285/40/18 for the rear m/b on AR Torq Thrust 18x9, 18x10. They arrived in sturdy boxes and in pristine condition. I love the way they handle over stock.
Old Jun 21, 2011 | 03:02 PM
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well thats good to hear

I got the 2010 GT500 wheels from american muscle in 18x9 and 18x10
I have them setting here at work waiting on the tires
Old Jun 21, 2011 | 03:06 PM
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currently I always take turns very carefull as the stock 235's I can slide if not careful
Old Jun 21, 2011 | 05:19 PM
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btw as the number of rotations per mile is slightly differant with the tires I ordered should I get bama to update my tunes ot just make the change in the sct3 itsself?

and should I tell the sct the rear tire size of the front?
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