Tire Size/Brand for 400+rwhp
I'm going to be in the market for new tires very soon since I'll be roasting the hell out of mine every time I hit the gas. I'm expecting the car to be close to or above 400RWHP. Will 275/40/17s do or will I need 315/30/17s? If I go with the 315s, I'm concerned about them fitting. I'm not currently using tail pipes but I would like to get them back on at some point once I finish my full exhaust. Also, if I went 315 I would be getting deep dish 10.5" deep 17" rears.
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Sounds like you will be having fun. Can't help with the tech stuff, sorry. How's the Rona meet or are you going?
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Originally Posted by Kleen05Boss
Sounds like you will be having fun. Can't help with the tech stuff, sorry. How's the Rona meet or are you going?
I haven't been out to any as my car has been in the garage for a while. Waiting on parts... |
at least 315 man...
and even then you will roast them...probally need a nitto, or a DR :2: |
Originally Posted by White_Snake
at least 315 man...
and even then you will roast them...probally need a nitto, or a DR :2: My Nitto 555R 245/45/17s won't do at all since I was roasting them at the track launching at 1500 RPM and 260rwhp. I can't imagine 400+. These ones would be for daily driving, I think I'll be getting some MTs for the track. |
yes i do think there is clearence issues..
you need to roll the fender well, and get spacers i think. dont qoute me on that though...wait till someone more knowledgeable post :thumb1: |
Ya you might have a bit of a clearance issue,i'm running nitto 555r 275 40 17's and there is about half of an inch clearance from my tailpipe,also my car is lowered an inch and a half and there is actual cuts in my tire from it hitting the edge of the wheel well,you might have to space them out an inch or so..
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At that power level, going wider on street tires will make hardly any difference. If you want it to hook up on the launch, a DOT drag tire is the only way to go.
cheers Ed N. |
Originally Posted by fast Ed
At that power level, going wider on street tires will make hardly any difference. If you want it to hook up on the launch, a DOT drag tire is the only way to go.
cheers Ed N. |
A buddy of mine is running 315s on his '99, no rubbing issues, aftermarket wheels though. If you do go to a wider wheel, I've got a set of polished American Racing wheels I'll be selling very soon 17x11 rear 17x8 front, they have 285/40 and 245/45s on them now with about 20% tread, looking for $1,000. Which ever tire you run, you'll still be able to roast 'em pretty good without even trying.....DR's only really hook after a burnout.
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It will be hard to get good traction on the street with that kind of power period.
But if your looking for a good stickey tire I would reccomend M/T ET radials. I had them on my car for a year and they were great BUT do wear down fast. Nitto DR's is also a good choice and are fairly priced. |
315 on a 10.5' rim will not rub and fits.I have a car at the shop now (95 vert lowerd) and is perfect.The 315 is an expensive tire for sure.The 275/40/17 is a good tire for 400rwhp.I would use them if buying a 10.5 rim and 315 is too pricey...
www.nicksautomotive.ca. |
I have 315's on my 17x10.5 inch rims aswell. No rubbing whatsoever
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Stock 245/45/17 on 8" rims...
Attachment 24976 Goodyear F1 GS-D3 317/35/17 on 10.5 rims... :teeth: Attachment 24977 A$$ shot... Attachment 24978 No rubbin or clearance issues :thumb1: |
Im making 518rwhp and using BFG drag radials, seem to be ok. Iv heard many good things about the new MickyThompson DR's
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ya man, like everyone else said, i have 235s that came with my car, and i bake the outta them! and my car dosent even have a gear!, once your over 300 ho, dont matter what time u have, your gonna smoke'm in first, the only difference is, you wont smoke'm in second, and wheres the fun in that :4:
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