Tire Size/Brand for 400+rwhp
#1
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.
What brand as well?
What brand as well?
#3
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...
#5
Originally Posted by White_Snake
at least 315 man...
and even then you will roast them...probally need a nitto, or a DR :2:
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.
#7
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..
#9
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.
cheers
Ed N.
#10
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.