Need rear tire advice
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Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Grapevine Tx
Need rear tire advice
Anyone have good experience with rear tires? I've lowered my gears to 3:42's, stock 05, auto with Goodyear runflats. It's hard not to break them loose when going into 2nd. I don't mean a little squeel, the rear will leap to the right. I know runflats suck, but not sure what to switch to.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Phillips Ranch California
I had the same issue; easily burning out through second gear on a roll with the stock tires...
I switched to Bridgestone RE-11's and the car is MUCH better. I can not break the tires loose in second and have only broken them loose in first under certain circumstances like bad roads or cold temps. The stock Goodyear run flats were not even close in comparison..
I switched to Bridgestone RE-11's and the car is MUCH better. I can not break the tires loose in second and have only broken them loose in first under certain circumstances like bad roads or cold temps. The stock Goodyear run flats were not even close in comparison..
Pro
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Pipe Creek TX
You need to look at the UTQG ratings on what ever brand you choose. Generally ,the lower the number ; the softer the compound and the more traction you will have.
The factory Googyear is rated 220 and the Bridgstone R-11's are 180. There are 140 , 80, and 40 in DOT tires. You need to do some homework with tire companys; otherwise you may be disappointed.
The factory Googyear is rated 220 and the Bridgstone R-11's are 180. There are 140 , 80, and 40 in DOT tires. You need to do some homework with tire companys; otherwise you may be disappointed.
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Anyone have good experience with rear tires? I've lowered my gears to 3:42's, stock 05, auto with Goodyear runflats. It's hard not to break them loose when going into 2nd. I don't mean a little squeel, the rear will leap to the right. I know runflats suck, but not sure what to switch to.
Thanks.
Thanks.
