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Old 11-26-2007, 07:24 PM
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Default Which Track tires to get?

I bought a second set of Wagon wheels for the track, but Kuhmo Victor Racer V700's dont come in the rear size?

What do you guys run on the stock 17/18 inch wheel combos? Which sizes and brand?

The car is 100% stock except SS lines, fluid, HP+ pads.

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Old 11-27-2007, 09:07 AM
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Nitto makes some good tires. as Does BFG KDW2s
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I'm running Toyo RA-1s (soon to be R888s), 275/305 on a set of wagon wheels. Yes, everyone in the wheels and tires forum will tell you how stupid it is, but they work fine.

Ecsta V700s can be had in 275/305, and will be a bit grippier than the RA-1s, but don't last as long and get harder quicker.

HTH, and have a good one,
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Originally Posted by VetteDrmr
I'm running Toyo RA-1s (soon to be R888s), 275/305 on a set of wagon wheels. Yes, everyone in the wheels and tires forum will tell you how stupid it is, but they work fine.

Ecsta V700s can be had in 275/305, and will be a bit grippier than the RA-1s, but don't last as long and get harder quicker.

HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
Cool so the 275 are 17's and 305 are 18's?
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Yep. www.tirerack.com is a great source.
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Originally Posted by VetteDrmr
Yep. www.tirerack.com is a great source.
Thanks! we just ordered the Toyos from Kieran over at my favorite shop Gran Turismo East here in Atlanta. to another FRC track *****!!

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Let me know what you think of the RA-1s; I've run several sets of them.

Have a good one,
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Originally Posted by VetteDrmr
Let me know what you think of the RA-1s; I've run several sets of them.

Have a good one,
Mike
Will do. I'll be at Road Atlanta this weekend. Take care.

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