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02-24-2004, 01:02 AM
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best non DR 15" tire?
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City: College Station, TX
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it still needs to be a regular mileage street tire but has good dry traction. is anyone here running a daily driver drag wheel/tire combo?
i'm going to trade my 17's for something more track appropriate, some prostar 15x8's and 4's.  |
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02-24-2004, 05:32 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
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possibly nitto 555's ??
they're supposed to have really good dry traction without being a DR.
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1998 Subaru Legacy L Sedan
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1999 V6 5-speed
14.6 @ 95 w/ 2.22 60'
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02-24-2004, 06:07 PM
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yeah i need at least 10k miles from whatever i get, thanks, i'll look into them. |
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02-24-2004, 06:48 PM
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10k shouldn't be too hard. Depends on how many times you smoke 'em.
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1998 Subaru Legacy L Sedan
New Hottness
1999 V6 5-speed
14.6 @ 95 w/ 2.22 60'
Wrecked
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02-24-2004, 08:31 PM
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Senior Tech Advisor
Join Date: Jun 2003
City: Burlington, NC
State: North Carolina
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Kuhmos have lasted me longer than that, and they get good wet and dry traction, decent price too.
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 Rick Kilpatrick, AAS Automotive Systems Tech, Alamance Community College, Class of 99. 06 5 speed manual Mustang with Pony pkg : GT Mac Mufflers, true duals with one custom pipe. 2.5" system. GT bumper cover, all installed March 7&8 2006. AFE Stage 1 CAI, Motoblue Underdrive pulley, GT aluminum shifter knob, honeycomb rear blackout panel,and dash kit installed. Roush hood scoop and side window louvers installed. SS taillight trim has been installed, new alum. GT steering wheel installed.
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02-24-2004, 10:13 PM
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City: College Station, TX
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what kind of 60's did you pull with them though? (on 17's i guess?) |
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02-24-2004, 11:51 PM
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I have never drag raced, so I can't tell you. :shock: Sorry.
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Rick Kilpatrick, AAS Automotive Systems Tech, Alamance Community College, Class of 99. 06 5 speed manual Mustang with Pony pkg : GT Mac Mufflers, true duals with one custom pipe. 2.5" system. GT bumper cover, all installed March 7&8 2006. AFE Stage 1 CAI, Motoblue Underdrive pulley, GT aluminum shifter knob, honeycomb rear blackout panel,and dash kit installed. Roush hood scoop and side window louvers installed. SS taillight trim has been installed, new alum. GT steering wheel installed.
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02-25-2004, 12:14 AM
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Taking life one day at a time
Join Date: May 2003
City: Simpsonville
State: South Carolina
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Anything from Michelin will last longer than most tires. They are one of a few tire comapnies that puts a milage warranty on Z rated tires and nobody beats michelin in rain technology
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02-25-2004, 12:18 AM
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City: College Station, TX
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i doubt my car will ever get z rated tires in the back with my 15x8's, or taking any corner above 20mph! |
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02-25-2004, 12:20 AM
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Taking life one day at a time
Join Date: May 2003
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I understand but just a few more dollars than the cheap tires you can have a michelin and get a longer mileage warranty than any tire on the market!!!!!
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02-25-2004, 12:32 AM
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Senior Tech Advisor
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Corey, did the warranty cover your Michelins when you hit that concrete thing? :shock:
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Rick Kilpatrick, AAS Automotive Systems Tech, Alamance Community College, Class of 99. 06 5 speed manual Mustang with Pony pkg : GT Mac Mufflers, true duals with one custom pipe. 2.5" system. GT bumper cover, all installed March 7&8 2006. AFE Stage 1 CAI, Motoblue Underdrive pulley, GT aluminum shifter knob, honeycomb rear blackout panel,and dash kit installed. Roush hood scoop and side window louvers installed. SS taillight trim has been installed, new alum. GT steering wheel installed.
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02-25-2004, 12:40 AM
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City: College Station, TX
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mich's aren't cheap, where have you found good deals on them dangerdude? |
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02-25-2004, 01:29 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
City: DFW, TX
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austin. i have a set of Yoko's on my stock wheels that are absolutly amazing. they are 225 width instead of the stock 205 and they hook great. ive had them for about 30k mi so far. so they last
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02-25-2004, 02:04 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
City: College Station, TX
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yoko? is that yokohamas?
what 60's, or have you not been to the track and used those tires? how is wet traction? what model/series?
thanks.
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02-25-2004, 11:59 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
City: DFW, TX
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i used the before i did slicks, but i was cutting 2.1s before i put nitrous on my car. rain driving is fine, handling is much better than stock.
i'll have to go outside today and check the model. but theyre the widest tires the guy at Discount Tire said would fit the stock rim. $99/each 225x60x15 i believe
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02-25-2004, 12:19 PM
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Boost Please!
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State: New Jersey
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2003 DSG Cobra Build # 6448 of 8394 Born on 04/07/2003
1995 Black Mustang GT
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02-25-2004, 01:34 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
City: College Station, TX
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dang 100/tire isn't cheap, but they sound ideal.
i looked online but can't find them in sizes 275-295/??/15.
dangerdude, where is that tire size calculator? sorry!
*goes back to doing the cm to inch conversions* |
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02-25-2004, 02:08 PM
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God
Join Date: Jun 2003
City: DFW, TX
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the widest tire you can fit on the stock 15" rim is 225
Yokohama YK420
P225/60R-15 95H B (43438)
Reading the Tire Size
$96.00 each
• Get a Quote
Source: College StationArea
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The all-new, all-season performance tire that delivers excellent handling, smooth ride and long wear.
Treadwear: 420
Traction: A
Temperature: A
Meets or exceeds original
equipment speed rating
taken from www.discounttire.com
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02-25-2004, 02:24 PM
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Senior Tech Advisor
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I had 235/60s on stock 94 Mustang rims, then had them on aftermarket 15X7 rims, no problem at all, they were Tiger Paw Uniroyal these are made by Michelin now I believe, probably not as good or as good a warranty, but good tires, speed rated S. They come with white letters which can be turned in or out. I got a set of 4 for around 300 mounted and balanced. That is with an all weather tread too. Not directional. I had two of them on my GT for a short while after I sold the Bullitt Rims, they were used and did fine for temporary, and I have a set of them in 275/60/15 on my truck now. |
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02-25-2004, 02:26 PM
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thanks.
brandon i'm getting 15x8's. i'll probably go for 275's. |
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02-25-2004, 02:32 PM
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Senior Tech Advisor
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That picture of my Ranger Splash shows Uniroyal Tiger Paws in 275/60/15
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Rick Kilpatrick, AAS Automotive Systems Tech, Alamance Community College, Class of 99. 06 5 speed manual Mustang with Pony pkg : GT Mac Mufflers, true duals with one custom pipe. 2.5" system. GT bumper cover, all installed March 7&8 2006. AFE Stage 1 CAI, Motoblue Underdrive pulley, GT aluminum shifter knob, honeycomb rear blackout panel,and dash kit installed. Roush hood scoop and side window louvers installed. SS taillight trim has been installed, new alum. GT steering wheel installed.
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02-25-2004, 03:16 PM
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thanks. i think 275 is as narrow as i'll go. i can't afford shit right now but i will have to get new tires in a few months probably. |
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02-25-2004, 05:24 PM
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