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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 01:15 PM
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I got the car all fixed and tuned for the performance parts that are on it and it runs GREAT. At 30mph if you floor it the car will go sideways, now I need tire help. I have 275/40/17 Kumo tires and they do not hook up very good. What is a good tire for traction that will still handle good? I would also like a tire that will last a little while. Some tires hook up real good but are wore out in 10K miles.
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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Does the rear kick out the same direction everytime? If it does, it might not be the tires. Your rearend thrust alignment may be off. Might want to check it after you get your new shoes.
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Does the rear kick out the same direction everytime? If it does, it might not be the tires. Your rearend thrust alignment may be off. Might want to check it after you get your new shoes.
It kicks out to the right if you blow the tires lose while you are moving but not real bad. From a stop it just goes up in smoke, until you lift and then it goes strait.
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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What hooks well will wear out quicker.The old Kumho ecsta mx worked well but are discontinued I believe.
The Nitto NT555(non drag radial)is a good compromise and are affordable as well.Should get decent life out of them.
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