94legaleagle

Sorry to add another "tire" thread here - I did a little searching and didn't find quite the answer I need, although my search skills are probably VERY rusty (used to hang out a LOT here, now not so much)

Anyway, summer's coming and my run-flats are shot! I need new tires, but WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND for my car? Specs / use are as follows:

modifications are in my signature, but my car is dyno'd at 400 RWHP - however, I don't drag race or take it to the track - my car has a Yank 3200 SS stall converter that I've never really been able to test, but I'd like to (haven't been able to hook-up w/ runflats); I have 3.73 gears in rearend of the car

I like to be able to break the wheels loose now and then, but traction / launch is probably more important, given the stall converter and gears

I do NOT need / want run-flats - given the ALMOST complete lack of flat tires I've had in my life, I'll take my chances on not getting a flat

car occassionally sees HIGH speeds for short distances (gotta let them horses free occassionally!)

car is ONLY driven in summer time (May - October if lucky) and does NOT see snow; sees rain when it rains

Probably most importantly, I drive the car as my daily driver - I live about 7 blocks from my work (5 minute drive, if that at speed of 20 mph) - I do drive the car on highway a lot, usually distances of 50 - 85 miles one way

so, what tires are best for my intended purposes?

THANKS for your recommendations!!

sfc rick

My take....BFG KDW's

They are lasting longer than I would have thought.

0331MARINE

I have Nitto NT555R's on the back of mine.

vallivette

I think toyo r888 or ra1s are the way to go. A couple of my buddies have them and so do I and they are great!!!

happa

I have the KDW 2 or new tread and they are very very good! When my Vette was all motor it made 442 rwhp and they hooked pretty good, well for a street tire. They are also good in the rain, I now have 705 rwhp and they dont hook very good now Good Luck!

Bryan

danberry

I have Hankooks ventis v12 on my 400+ rwhp and like them.

95wht6spd

I have Vredestein (sp) on my C4 and they are very good in all factors.

ekimsinnigcm

Bfg kdw 2

slowtealz28

I have Kumho Ecsta ASX non run-flats on mine, probably 30k miles on them. The rears have probably 25% tread left, and the fronts over 50% ! They are a great bargain, and they are much more quiet than the stock tires. FWIW, I also cut 1.9 60fts on my 6 speed car with them. I think I had them installed/balanced for $650 for all 4 corners.

randy814u

I agree, I am up to over 170,000 miles and they are all I use.

Two sets in the last 80,000 miles, and this set has has a lot of miles, and smiles left.
420hp here, and drive 80 miles a day.

95wht6spd

You are getting 40k a set on these and they are not run-flats?

randy814u

Sorry, I forgot about the set that was on the car when I got it.

They do wear very well if you do not spin your tires. I do drive like a old man.

MawneeC5

I'm a big fan of the KDW 2. Great all around tire. They make a little road noise, but if you have aftermarket exhaust or longtubes you wont ever hear it.

Crabr1

I like my R888. I'm just under 600 rwhp I also live in the Pacific North wet (west) Drive with them year round,they are actually pretty good in the rain.Here a pic of them before install. rears are 305/18

quadman

Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs. Stickiest street tire I have ever used. Good on wet roads, too.

MT0911

I have Nitto NT555R II's 305/35/18. They are r-compound tires so they get sticky for that traction you want but they have a reinforced sidewall for handling. They come brand new with 6/32 tread so they are manageable in the rain if you happen to get caught in it. The tire is considered a "road-racing" "competitive" tire. The life is obviously going to be less than a traditional street tire but you will get the traction and handling that you want and I have heard of some getting 15-20k miles out of them with occasional track time and numerous heat cycles. Plus they are decently priced on discount tires at the moment. Good Luck man!

musicmankeb

What do you run on the front?

moserbe

I'm at 500 rwhp and run the Nitto NT05s.

ColeTrain'sC5

409RWHP Sumitomo HTRzIII's(if i remember right) and they have been great