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Feb 20, 2004 | 02:27 PM

Blow Torch

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Traction improvement?

Will I see much improvement in traction if I go from the 275 Goodyear run flats, to the Kumho 295s. A friend has some drag radials that I bolt on for the occasional trip to the strip, but I need some traction for the street, while still having the ability to play on the curves when the oppurtunity arises.

Feb 20, 2004 | 03:04 PM

00TORCHCOUPE

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Re: Traction improvement? (BOTTLE FED)

I think you will see improvement just in going away from the runflats. I went from the runflats to nitto 555's stock sizes and it was a huge improvement until I got heads cams etc. Now I have 335's Michelins and it still isn't enough, but it is better. :D

Feb 20, 2004 | 05:05 PM

Blow Torch

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Re: Traction improvement? (00TORCHCOUPE)

Thanks torchcoupe; Thats basically what I've been reading here. The guy I bought my car from had just put the run flats on, so they may have had 200 miles on them. I wanted to wait till they wore out, but with just the mods I have now, I can spin them basically all they way through first. I have been reading comments about the different tires you guys were using, but I wanted to put the widest "street tire" I could on the 10.5 inch rims, without going to a pure "drag tire", and without spending a fortune. I used to work for Goodyear, so I know what "overpriced" means.
Thanks

Feb 20, 2004 | 06:15 PM

0Kaley@DragonRace

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Re: Traction improvement? (BOTTLE FED)

The BFG comp KDS? are good street tires. I think that is what they are called. They provide awesome street dry traction. I have a set of 285/30/18's for sale if you are interested. They only have 100 miles on them. i bought them used off a guy that had them on a show car for SEMA. I ended up just running a drag radial on the back 100% of the the time. If you are interested let me kn. Kaley

Feb 20, 2004 | 06:22 PM

SirRaleigh

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Re: Traction improvement? (2C5only21)

I am curious about that. How do people feel about running drags in the back all the time? Bad idea? Noticeable difference in dry weather conditiosn lets say compared to street tires? I want the best traction but I also want to be able to drive on the street everyday
Still looking for a definative answer or just opinion on that :confused:

Feb 20, 2004 | 07:27 PM

NICK YOSKIN

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Re: Traction improvement? (BOTTLE FED)

i literally just put on new nitto dr 305/35/18 :yesnod: with 31 psi and non scrubbed in tire it did 3:63 zero to sixty based upon my vector excellronitor. the faster previous was 4:08 and that was when it was warm out. 37 degrees right now. they are not nearly as harsh on the square edged bumps :thumbs: :hurray:

Feb 20, 2004 | 07:50 PM

Blow Torch

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Re: Traction improvement? (NICK YOSKIN)

2C5
What kind of price are you looking for on the tires? Also, will the "30" aspect ratio change the speedo reading much?
Nick
How do the Nittos handle the curves? I enjoy going on weekend trips to the moutains and driving hard on the curves. :D

Feb 20, 2004 | 11:00 PM

0Kaley@DragonRace

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Re: Traction improvement? (BOTTLE FED)

I paid $500 plus shipping for them last year. Make me a reasonable offer and we can work something out. I need to sell these so I can buy tires for my 20/19 inch combo. Thanks, Kaley