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blumnday99 04-12-2010 11:15 AM

Looking for a wider tire
 
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 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blumnday99 (Post 49204)
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 12:49 PM

It's the 18x10 deep dish fr500. I thought you could get a 315 on a 10 inch rim.

94cobra69ss396 04-12-2010 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by blumnday99 (Post 49216)
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 10:57 PM

I think that if you run a tire 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 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Leedom (Post 49270)
I think that if you run a tire 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...ps-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 12:13 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.


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