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    tire ?'s

    I am lookin for a nice set of tires to go on my 97 Z28. I need some advice on a sticky tire that will hook decent at the track, but wont wear out in one summer because i dont have a seperate set of wheels to put them on. They will be my DD. Also, if anyone has a set of wheels they want to get rid of, shoot me a message.
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    go with nitto drs...great for the track and street
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      He want's something that WON'T wear out in one year. Most people are lucky to get 10-12K miles out of Nittos and that's if they take it easy and don't race much.

      You didn't specify what price range you're looking in, or size. I'm guessing you have stock 16x8 wheels and run 245/50/16 tires. BFG KDW's are a good choice but are on the expensive side. I like the Toyo Proxes I had on my SS and now have on my V6. They discontinued the model I have. They stick well and have worn well so far. I managed to cut a 12.98 with them on my stock SS when 13.02 was the best I could ever get with the stock Goodyears.

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      • #4
        I have about 25k on my nitto dr's and the car will spin them at will.
        just don't put over 22 or so psi in them on the street or they wear the centers out

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          • #6
            I have 18's on my car, but am looking to get some track wheels and tires.
            Don't know if there are any good DR for an 18, or if that's just a waste of time. Should I look for tires for my 18's, or go with a track pair? By the way, I have owned my present car for about 2 years and have only put about 2k miles on it.

            Thanks,
            Justin

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            • #7
              I would pick up a cheap pair of salad shooters or some other cheap 16" rim...then youll have a lot more choices when it comes to tires...and cheaper too
              2011 Ford Raptor SuperCrew
              SVT Beadlock Wheels
              Roush Intake, Corsa Exhaust
              20" and 40" Light Bars

              2000 Camaro Z28
              Stripped Down Drag Car Build

              Project 1999 Camaro Z28


              2009 G8 GT Stryker Blue Metallic-SHEGONE
              Crate LS3, LS9 Cam, LSA Supercharger, Metco Solid Isolator
              RotoFab Intake, HSRK, Camaro Trans Pan
              ZL1 HX, ZL1 Fuel Pump, CTS-V Lid, LSA Injectors
              Pat G - 93 Octane Tune
              Kooks 1-7/8" Longtubes, High Flow Cats, X Pipe, Solo AxleBacks
              CTS-V Calipers, Brembo Pads
              H&R Lowering Springs, Whiteline Bushings, FE3 Struts/Shocks, Camaro 20" Wheels
              HIDs, LED Conversion, Atari Gauges, Tint, Roof Carbon Fiber Wrapped, Innovative Wideband

              2.55 Lingenfelter Pulley and Injectors waiting to go on!
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              • #8
                Salad shooters or other cheap 16" factory wheels are your best bet, then buy some nice drag radials and your all set.
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                • #9
                  Thanks, I have been looking around, with no luck. not looking to spend a ton on track wheels. LOL Should I get a set, or just a pair for the back? If anyone has some decent 16's they wanna get rid of, let me know.

                  Thanks,
                  Justin

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                  • #10
                    i would just get a set for the rear
                    2011 Ford Raptor SuperCrew
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                    Project 1999 Camaro Z28


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                    Crate LS3, LS9 Cam, LSA Supercharger, Metco Solid Isolator
                    RotoFab Intake, HSRK, Camaro Trans Pan
                    ZL1 HX, ZL1 Fuel Pump, CTS-V Lid, LSA Injectors
                    Pat G - 93 Octane Tune
                    Kooks 1-7/8" Longtubes, High Flow Cats, X Pipe, Solo AxleBacks
                    CTS-V Calipers, Brembo Pads
                    H&R Lowering Springs, Whiteline Bushings, FE3 Struts/Shocks, Camaro 20" Wheels
                    HIDs, LED Conversion, Atari Gauges, Tint, Roof Carbon Fiber Wrapped, Innovative Wideband

                    2.55 Lingenfelter Pulley and Injectors waiting to go on!
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                    • #11
                      I have heard that if you run smaller wheels on the back, it can screw up your launch. Any truth?

                      Justin

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                      • #12
                        Never heard of that. But im not real big into the track scene, I just dont understand how.
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by JDubZ28 View Post
                          I have heard that if you run smaller wheels on the back, it can screw up your launch. Any truth?

                          Justin
                          None...the more tire sidewall you have the better off you are.

                          And both Nitto and BFG make a 18" DR...but like the others, I would go with a smaller wheel and as big a sidewall as you can fit...
                          Originally posted by Redd8407
                          I WANT NOISE! SPEED! AN ENGINE THAT SHAKES MY INTERNAL ORGANS LIKE THEY GOT PARKINSON'S! I DONT WANT AN ENGINE THAT IS PARTIALLY POWERED BY MY LAPTOP BATTERY!
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                          WHY THE F*CK IS THERE A GOAT ON A FERRARI?
                          Originally posted by Darren
                          I think it is because I take it in and out all the time, the rubber has just stretched out, especially at the bottom where it is really thin. It annoys me more then anything.

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                          • #14
                            Good to know, now I just have to find some wheels. LOL It's proving to be more difficult than I originally thought it would.

                            Justin

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