06-24-2003, 11:22 AM | #1 |
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What kind of tires is everyone running? Currently I am running a 255/60/15 Dunlop GT Qualifier in the rear and cannot hook for anything. I am looking at replacing them with a Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 275/60/15 or a Yokohama 275/60/15. Any suggestions? Previous users?
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06-24-2003, 11:27 AM | #2 |
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I have Firestone Firehawk 255/60/15s. They're nothing fancy but they grip fine. Of course, I don't go to the track so I really can't tell you how they will handle there.
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06-24-2003, 12:50 PM | #3 |
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bfg comp ta zr4 295-35-18. They hook up alright but they helped in the turns a lot.
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06-24-2003, 12:52 PM | #4 |
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firehawk 275/60/15's all around
they hookup okay, but do spin from a stop if i hit the gas kinda hard. |
06-24-2003, 01:45 PM | #5 |
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Any Yoko users out there?
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06-24-2003, 02:28 PM | #8 |
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1972 Protrac 50 Tires! F size TIRE and 15 X 9” rim on front}N size tire and 15 X 11” rims on rear. Chrome Chevy Bowtie Moon Disc Hubs!
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06-24-2003, 05:04 PM | #9 |
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BFG radial TA 275/60/15. Very good tire. I have never used their competition though, so I can't compare them.
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06-24-2003, 05:27 PM | #10 |
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Nitto 555's
275/30/20 245/35/20
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06-24-2003, 06:07 PM | #11 |
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275/60/15 Firehawk SS20 - they don't make them anymore - changed to Indy 500 - different tread so I couldn't really comment. I like my wide tires! I had 235/75/15 on here for a while and they SUCKED! No traction whatsoever!
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06-24-2003, 07:44 PM | #12 |
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Try looking at Cooper Cobra's. I have them on the back. They are way better than other tires I've used. When hot, they hook very good.
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06-24-2003, 08:02 PM | #13 |
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I think I'm going with a Yokohoma Avid ST in a 275/60/15, $60/each from tire rack.
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06-24-2003, 10:46 PM | #14 |
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All I know is that my tires are ****ty ones from a compnay I have never hear of
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06-24-2003, 11:37 PM | #15 |
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TOYO 235/75/15's all around... all you see is smoke when i ease it into drive.
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06-25-2003, 04:20 PM | #16 |
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275/60/15 Kelly's
good, cheap tire...
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06-25-2003, 04:31 PM | #17 |
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cooper 255/60/15's. They grip awsome, at least compared to my 275/60/15 BFG tires.
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