Best Street Tire
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turboman38
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I think BFG is the best tire and I am running 275-50-15 on 15X8 Center line rims with 4 inch backspace and a 5/16 inch spacer. I would say 275-60-15 should fit on a stock T-type rim and still fit under the car. You'll be cutting it real close on stock GN rims with 275-60-15 because the backspacing is 4 inches.
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I would have to disagree with the you on the BFGs. i had some and they wouldnt hook to save your life. they also dont wear very even. I bought a set of firestone ss20's(now called indy 500's) and i have to say they have been the best tire i have found short of a DR for 15 in rims. but you have to remember it is still a street tire and was made to last. i ould go with 235/60/15 all the way around so you can rotate them and they will last even longer. just my .02 worth. good luck. jeremy walters
I would have to disagree with the you on the BFGs. i had some and they wouldnt hook to save your life. they also dont wear very even. I bought a set of firestone ss20's(now called indy 500's) and i have to say they have been the best tire i have found short of a DR for 15 in rims. but you have to remember it is still a street tire and was made to last. i ould go with 235/60/15 all the way around so you can rotate them and they will last even longer. just my .02 worth. good luck. jeremy walters
BLACK6PACK
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My car was very scary with BFGs. I gave up and went to nittos, and they still break loose at around 20mph and again at around 50mph. They are much better than any street tire. I wont drive my gn without at least a DR on it. Too scary. I've had mine on my gn for over 2 years now.
TurboTnZ06
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Yokohama. 235/60 15 or 225/60 15. They are hard to find and they are discontinued most of the time. They do come V rated. I actually have a set of Z rated ones I picked up from TireRack.com on closeout. They are awesome. They blow the doors off the SS20's. I know cuz I had SS20's before I became enlightened.
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i have some bridgestone SO-3 pole position tires on my 240z and i have to say that is the baddest tire i have ever driven on as far as cornering. its hard to beat a dr when it comes to hooking up. i have found different ss20's hook better than others. my 235/60s hooked 10 times better than my 255/60's. wierd. oh well.
i have some bridgestone SO-3 pole position tires on my 240z and i have to say that is the baddest tire i have ever driven on as far as cornering. its hard to beat a dr when it comes to hooking up. i have found different ss20's hook better than others. my 235/60s hooked 10 times better than my 255/60's. wierd. oh well.
turboman38
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The 275-50-15 will not rub if you have a wheel with a 3 and half inch backspace and a 15X8 rim. On a Stock GN rim they definitely rub. Stock T rims are not wide enough IMO. The bulge of the side wall on the stock T rim may cause the tire to rub especially around corners.
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Was looking on tirerack and saw Pirelli P600 (235/60R15). Has any one ever used these? If so, what do you think? How do they hook and how long of life do they have?
Thanks,
Jason
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Jason
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Why no DR? The nitto DR's have EXCELENT street manners and last a long time. I have over 6K street miles and 40 passes on them and they still have a ton of tread. They are also great in the rain.
Other than that, I had good luck with Bridgestone Potenzas (stock size)
Other than that, I had good luck with Bridgestone Potenzas (stock size)
Dan Thompson
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I am on my second set of Nitto's, maybe 20k miles, without any issues.
No problem in the rain, I'm not that stupid, and I drive on the freeway with them.
No problem in the rain, I'm not that stupid, and I drive on the freeway with them.
I don't know what's THE BEST street tire, but I'm very happy with my BFG Comp TA radials - 295/50/15.
I know several people that have also run the same tire in a 275/50 on a stock GN wheel. They seemed to like them too.
1.7x 60 foot times are possible with these tires. I've gone as low as a 1.72 on my old combo.
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I know several people that have also run the same tire in a 275/50 on a stock GN wheel. They seemed to like them too.
1.7x 60 foot times are possible with these tires. I've gone as low as a 1.72 on my old combo.
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wh1-Denver
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Which COMP T/A are you using?
BF Goodrich
Comp T/A HR4
The new generation of H-rated performance
BF Goodrich
Comp T/A HR4
This is the second-generation design of a long-time favorite high performance tire. Engineered to deliver more control, this new HR4 inspires more confident all-weather traction and handling plus extended treadlife and low noise
BF Goodrich
Comp T/A VR4
BFG's ultimate V-rated all-season high performance tire
BF Goodrich
Comp T/A VR4
This is BFGoodrich's ultimate V-speed rated all-season high performance tire. Utilizing "Traction/Advantage" design features, this tire delivers this control you expect year round while offering one of the industry's highest treadwear ratings.
BF Goodrich
Drag Radial Comp T/A
Maximum straight-line traction on strip or street
BF Goodrich
Drag Radial Comp T/A
At last, drag racing radials that are street-legal! BFG is the pioneer here and you have a very wide range of sizes to choose from. Originally developed for competition in the Stock ET class, the tire's dual street/strip usability make it an attractive alternative for budget oriented racers in all classes.
BF Goodrich
Comp T/A HR4
The new generation of H-rated performance
BF Goodrich
Comp T/A HR4
This is the second-generation design of a long-time favorite high performance tire. Engineered to deliver more control, this new HR4 inspires more confident all-weather traction and handling plus extended treadlife and low noise
BF Goodrich
Comp T/A VR4
BFG's ultimate V-rated all-season high performance tire
BF Goodrich
Comp T/A VR4
This is BFGoodrich's ultimate V-speed rated all-season high performance tire. Utilizing "Traction/Advantage" design features, this tire delivers this control you expect year round while offering one of the industry's highest treadwear ratings.
BF Goodrich
Drag Radial Comp T/A
Maximum straight-line traction on strip or street
BF Goodrich
Drag Radial Comp T/A
At last, drag racing radials that are street-legal! BFG is the pioneer here and you have a very wide range of sizes to choose from. Originally developed for competition in the Stock ET class, the tire's dual street/strip usability make it an attractive alternative for budget oriented racers in all classes.
dunno about the best, but i say..
bfg radial t/a's i dont care what size are the ABSOLUTE WORST TIRE EVER.
i dont care how many people have them..
i had a set of those on my car.. 235/60/15's all around my car was SCARY in the rain..
upgraded to a set of old low tread michelin pilot XGT's 225/55/16 on GTA wheels, and a set of continental 245/50/16s... the continentals had just enough tread to tell they werent slicks.. maybe 1mm tread depth if anything and they were better in the rain that my bfgs were BRAND NEW.
i hear the comp ta's are good though
i now have kumho ECSTA Supra 712 225/50/16s up front and 255/50/16s out back.. they hook alright, although they are a bit noisy under hard cornering / when they spin.. also they are GREAT in the rain..
bfg radial t/a's i dont care what size are the ABSOLUTE WORST TIRE EVER.
i dont care how many people have them..
i had a set of those on my car.. 235/60/15's all around my car was SCARY in the rain..
upgraded to a set of old low tread michelin pilot XGT's 225/55/16 on GTA wheels, and a set of continental 245/50/16s... the continentals had just enough tread to tell they werent slicks.. maybe 1mm tread depth if anything and they were better in the rain that my bfgs were BRAND NEW.
i hear the comp ta's are good though
i now have kumho ECSTA Supra 712 225/50/16s up front and 255/50/16s out back.. they hook alright, although they are a bit noisy under hard cornering / when they spin.. also they are GREAT in the rain..
I have to agree ,SZ 50 are top of the line tire ,made by Bridgestone They are Firestones version of the SO-3.
A high end ultra high perf rain tire ,long wearing to
I have tried DR radial , Et streets , M&H racematers , Sportsman pro's
I have come to the conclusuion :
You need real street tires for the street and Drag slicks for the track
i think the best tires IMO for the street that are guaranteed not to rub with factory rims are BFG Radial T/A 255/50/15's
with my current GNX rims (16") i run BFG Radial T/A 265/50/16's in the back...wide as hell plus i have had these tires up to 135 mph before and the ride was smoother than crap...only i was scared to death going that fast and let off...
with my current GNX rims (16") i run BFG Radial T/A 265/50/16's in the back...wide as hell plus i have had these tires up to 135 mph before and the ride was smoother than crap...only i was scared to death going that fast and let off...
