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blumnday99
04-12-2010, 12:15 PM
Just had my fenders rolled and I was looking for a 315 that'll fit an 18" rim. I wanted to try the new Nittos NT05s, but the only make a 295 18. Car is a daily driver and will be driven when it rains. The BFG 315s look like they'd have no traction when they're wet and I don't wanna die on the freeway when it rains.

Any one have any good suggestions? I'm running a Kumho Ecsta Mx 295 right now.

Mark
94cobra69ss396
04-12-2010, 12:57 PM
Just had my fenders rolled and I was looking for a 315 that'll fit an 18" rim. I wanted to try the new Nittos NT05s, but the only make a 295 18. Car is a daily driver and will be driven when it rains. The BFG 315s look like they'd have no traction when they're wet and I don't wanna die on the freeway when it rains.

Any one have any good suggestions? I'm running a Kumho Ecsta Mx 295 right now.

Mark

How wide is your rim? You won't be able to run a 315 unless your rim is wider than 10 inches.
blumnday99
04-12-2010, 01:49 PM
It's the 18x10 deep dish fr500. I thought you could get a 315 on a 10 inch rim.
94cobra69ss396
04-12-2010, 03:51 PM
It's the 18x10 deep dish fr500. I thought you could get a 315 on a 10 inch rim.

Sorry, I meant 10 or wider so you are good.
Leedom
04-12-2010, 11:57 PM
I think that if you run a tire (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=315%2F&ratio=30&diameter=18&x=82&y=12) that wide your bank account is gonna take a large hit. Who did your rolling? The guy on OCHP? I have wanted to do it. My tires very slightly rub when I compress the suspension completely.
blumnday99
04-13-2010, 12:08 PM
I think that if you run a tire (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=315%2F&ratio=30&diameter=18&x=82&y=12) that wide your bank account is gonna take a large hit. Who did your rolling? The guy on OCHP? I have wanted to do it. My tires very slightly rub when I compress the suspension completely.

The guy that rolled mine was the one from this thread

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/california-172/589090-anyone-need-their-rear-fender-lips-rolled.html

His car was at RET the same time mine was and he just did it while it was on the rack there. Nice guy and did a great job for only $40.

I think the 295s I've got right now are around $240 / tire....I wouldn't mine paying a little more than that for 315s. If I can't find a decent one, I may just go with the 295 NT05s....they're not too pricey.

Mark
Leedom
04-13-2010, 01:13 PM
That is the same guy who I saw on Orange County Horsepower. I think that if We can get a few people in the OC to get this done he would come to us. I have been thinking about doing it to mine.

I have 295 Nitto INVOs in the rear and like them. According to Nitto's site they are almost as good in dry performance and have a better wear rating (same W rating). They also look different and I like that.