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Alphius · Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 12:08 pm Post subject: Tire choice

I'm putting tires on my SS wheels soon and I want to make the best choice. I'm going to be running 275/40R17 on all 4 corners.

I know a lot of you guys run the BFG G-Force T/A KDW tires, I was thinking of getting a set of those. Anything I should beware with those tires? Is there another tire that may be better for mostly dry weather without being too much more expensive? I've looked at a lot of different tires and these ones seem to perform well in dry weather with occasional wet weather use, while still not being outrageously expensive.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 12:19 pm Post subject:

Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
Michelin Pilot something or others.

I run the Goodyear. Almost as sticky as my MT Drag Radials and do just fine in the water.

Alphius · Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 5:33 pm Post subject:

DBL_TKE · Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 6:38 pm Post subject:

I have Nitto NT555's and have really loved them from the limited driving experience I have on them.

91RSVert · Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 6:59 pm Post subject:

I have some falken ze502 on the rear of mine. Been doing good so far. Doubt they are in the same class as the ones you mentioned though.

Also, someone on here said they werent happy with them, but I am. Shrug

Alphius · Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 7:43 pm Post subject:

SlackerTA · Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 7:43 pm Post subject:

I've had my Falken ZE502s for a couple weeks now and I love them. They've been getting lots of use in the rain and they're stable and confidence inspiring. Good grip and little road noise in the dry.

Alphius · Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 7:45 pm Post subject:

SlackerTA · Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 7:58 pm Post subject:

That's odd. Granted my car isn't nearly as powerful as yours but I havent had any traction issues. Between me and my GF the 'bird gets driven almost everyday and we've been completely happy w/ these tires so far. I've had Falken's on 2 other cars in the past ('95 Z28, '02 Seville STS) and I've always had good luck w/ them.

Alphius · Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 8:31 pm Post subject:

iansane · Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 9:07 pm Post subject:

My KDWs have no traction whatsoever. but I don't really have anything to compare them to on this car? I was thinking of going nitto invo on the next go around. My buddy put those on his GTO and has been incredibly happy with them. I hear they get greasy with lots of abuse (trackdays) but hard street driving they're fine.

Schultzy89GTA · Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 10:56 pm Post subject:

Alphius · Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 7:45 am Post subject:

RK82 · Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 7:10 pm Post subject:

Nitto NT555's

RSFreak · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 9:32 am Post subject:

Twilightoptics · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 9:50 am Post subject:

Definitely lots of factors. I have to make a conscious effort to break my tires loose now. Good shocks, proper lca angle, torque arm and geometry, and these awesome tires.

330HP/330TQ

91RSVert · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 11:41 am Post subject:

iansane · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 9:02 pm Post subject:

I was looking towards NT05s next time around but they don't make them in a big enough size. Crying or Very sad

Alphius · Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 1:45 pm Post subject:

Twilightoptics · Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 6:30 pm Post subject:

Factory tire size buddy. 245/50R16