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Looking for new tires
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Looking for new tires
Right now I have a set of 315/30 18 BFG drag radials on my car. When these are done, I would be looking for a tire that doesn't wear too fast, with better traction than nitto's. I don't plan on driving it in the rain, but if i get caught in some, I don't want to be stranded because of the tires
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Right now I have a set of 315/30 18 BFG drag radials on my car. When these are done, I would be looking for a tire that doesn't wear too fast, with better traction than nitto's. I don't plan on driving it in the rain, but if i get caught in some, I don't want to be stranded because of the tires
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I personally consider the Goodyear GS-D3's some of the best all around tires out there for the money. While not specifically a drag radial, they are excellent traction wise and superb in the rain.
Depending on how you drive, you can expect from 10 to 20 thousand miles from them... I've seen both extremes from some of my friends but not one regret.
Good luck... GUSTO
Depending on how you drive, you can expect from 10 to 20 thousand miles from them... I've seen both extremes from some of my friends but not one regret.
Good luck... GUSTO
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Right now I have a set of 315/30 18 BFG drag radials on my car. When these are done, I would be looking for a tire that doesn't wear too fast, with better traction than nitto's. I don't plan on driving it in the rain, but if i get caught in some, I don't want to be stranded because of the tires
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From: Hot Springs AR
One that's not on your list: Toyo RA-1/R-888s. They have the same compound but different tread patterns.
You should get (with reasonable driving) 8K miles out of them. Haven't run them in rain much, but traction wasn't bad.
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
You should get (with reasonable driving) 8K miles out of them. Haven't run them in rain much, but traction wasn't bad.
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
Last edited by VetteDrmr; Jan 22, 2009 at 04:36 PM. Reason: Added rain comments
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Nitto NT-01s are the same manufacturer and compound as the Toyos I mentioned above.
You could also use the Kumho V700 Victoracer/ECSTAs, although IMO the Nitto/Toyos are a better street tire.
Have a good one,
Mike
You could also use the Kumho V700 Victoracer/ECSTAs, although IMO the Nitto/Toyos are a better street tire.
Have a good one,
Mike