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gldevall 06-24-2003 11:22 AM

Tires
 
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?

BigRed 06-24-2003 11:27 AM

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. :)

cochino12 06-24-2003 12:50 PM

bfg comp ta zr4 295-35-18. They hook up alright but they helped in the turns a lot.

ocbaud 06-24-2003 12:52 PM

firehawk 275/60/15's all around

they hookup okay, but do spin from a stop if i hit the gas kinda hard.

gldevall 06-24-2003 01:45 PM

Any Yoko users out there?

78SilveradoSWB 06-24-2003 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gldevall
Any Yoko users out there?
I am using Yokohama Avid S/T, 255-60-15's on all four corners. Nice aggressive tread design, high mileage tread wear, and economically priced. Bought them through the Tire Rack. No complaints at all, they ride nice.:burnout:

gldevall 06-24-2003 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 78SilveradoSWB


I am using Yokohama Avid S/T, 255-60-15's on all four corners. Nice aggressive tread design, high mileage tread wear, and economically priced. Bought them through the Tire Rack. No complaints at all, they ride nice.:burnout:

Yeah I was looking at them through tire rack also. Bought some for the wife's toyota, pretty inexpensive. How is the traction on a hard take off?

67chevemall 06-24-2003 02:28 PM

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sbc350gearhead 06-24-2003 05:04 PM

BFG radial TA 275/60/15. Very good tire. I have never used their competition though, so I can't compare them.

LOHRTBT 06-24-2003 05:27 PM

Nitto 555's
275/30/20
245/35/20

apstguy 06-24-2003 06:07 PM

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!

gchemist 06-24-2003 07:44 PM

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.

gldevall 06-24-2003 08:02 PM

I think I'm going with a Yokohoma Avid ST in a 275/60/15, $60/each from tire rack.

YoSSI 06-24-2003 10:46 PM

All I know is that my tires are ****ty ones from a compnay I have never hear of :confused:

C-10volvo 06-24-2003 11:37 PM

TOYO 235/75/15's all around... all you see is smoke when i ease it into drive.

C&C Chevy 06-25-2003 04:20 PM

275/60/15 Kelly's

good, cheap tire... :D

Tom 06-25-2003 04:31 PM

cooper 255/60/15's. They grip awsome, at least compared to my 275/60/15 BFG tires.


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