GT500 traction problems.
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RE: GT500 traction problems.
They are 285 40 18s and still don't like to hook up even at 75 degrees out.Seems I remember 70 degrees being the magic number with my 05 GTOs also.I figured they were at least in the ballpark on width.Planning the evolution stage 2 upgrade but I'm going to have to do something about traction first or it will slow down for sure.If I ease it up to about 20mph and run it out to 5400 the tires start to spin pretty good.I guess I'll have to try and play with weight and pressure first.
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RE: GT500 traction problems.
ORIGINAL: 08 Bullitt 2310
They are 285 40 18s and still don't like to hook up even at 75 degrees out.Seems I remember 70 degrees being the magic number with my 05 GTOs also.I figured they were at least in the ballpark on width.Planning the evolution stage 2 upgrade but I'm going to have to do something about traction first or it will slow down for sure.If I ease it up to about 20mph and run it out to 5400 the tires start to spin pretty good.I guess I'll have to try and play with weight and pressure first.
They are 285 40 18s and still don't like to hook up even at 75 degrees out.Seems I remember 70 degrees being the magic number with my 05 GTOs also.I figured they were at least in the ballpark on width.Planning the evolution stage 2 upgrade but I'm going to have to do something about traction first or it will slow down for sure.If I ease it up to about 20mph and run it out to 5400 the tires start to spin pretty good.I guess I'll have to try and play with weight and pressure first.
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RE: GT500 traction problems.
Yeah,They are pretty wide but I guess I'll have to see what larger ones might fit if some adjustments and/Or suspension upgrades don't work before the Evolution stuff.
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RE: GT500 traction problems.
How much did you pay for the car? How much are two decent sized tires? Why are we having this discussion?
I hate having no traction in first and second gear, but it does teach you how to modulate the gas pedal (it's not an on/off switch). But my rears are almost due for replacement and something stickier is going on for sure.
I hate having no traction in first and second gear, but it does teach you how to modulate the gas pedal (it's not an on/off switch). But my rears are almost due for replacement and something stickier is going on for sure.
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RE: GT500 traction problems.
ORIGINAL: BicketyBam
How much did you pay for the car? How much are two decent sized tires? Why are we having this discussion?
I hate having no traction in first and second gear, but it does teach you how to modulate the gas pedal (it's not an on/off switch). But my rears are almost due for replacement and something stickier is going on for sure.
How much did you pay for the car? How much are two decent sized tires? Why are we having this discussion?
I hate having no traction in first and second gear, but it does teach you how to modulate the gas pedal (it's not an on/off switch). But my rears are almost due for replacement and something stickier is going on for sure.
I hate not having much traction through first gear...[&:]
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RE: GT500 traction problems.
ORIGINAL: Stkjock
if the car is not a DD get some decent tires - DRs will solve most of the problem IMO
if the car is not a DD get some decent tires - DRs will solve most of the problem IMO
So you need:
A driver mod
suspension mods
tires
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From: CT
RE: GT500 traction problems.
I've got a few choices - none of them are going to be D/R's. The car handles like a wet dream - I'm not screwing that up for pure straight line accleration.
Bridgestone just came out with runflats in the stock Z06 sizes - good reviews so far.
Nitto Invos come in the stock front size, but not the rear. Ditto the Michelin PS Cups. Then there are the Hossier R compounds. Deadly in the rain and 1,000 mile tire life. Pass.
Bridgestone just came out with runflats in the stock Z06 sizes - good reviews so far.
Nitto Invos come in the stock front size, but not the rear. Ditto the Michelin PS Cups. Then there are the Hossier R compounds. Deadly in the rain and 1,000 mile tire life. Pass.
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RE: GT500 traction problems.
ORIGINAL: BicketyBam
I've got a few choices - none of them are going to be D/R's. The car handles like a wet dream - I'm not screwing that up for pure straight line accleration.
Bridgestone just came out with runflats in the stock Z06 sizes - good reviews so far.
Nitto Invos come in the stock front size, but not the rear. Ditto the Michelin PS Cups. Then there are the Hossier R compounds. Deadly in the rain and 1,000 mile tire life. Pass.
I've got a few choices - none of them are going to be D/R's. The car handles like a wet dream - I'm not screwing that up for pure straight line accleration.
Bridgestone just came out with runflats in the stock Z06 sizes - good reviews so far.
Nitto Invos come in the stock front size, but not the rear. Ditto the Michelin PS Cups. Then there are the Hossier R compounds. Deadly in the rain and 1,000 mile tire life. Pass.