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ocbaud · 06-08-2004, 12:56 AM

255/50/17's are what i want.

only need 2 of them right now, but will need to get another pair of 275/50/17's later on.

i've been reading lots of reviews of the nitto 450's and most people say they suck with traction and driving.

**swervin ervin** · 06-08-2004, 07:13 AM

The 450's are not a great traction tire, but they don't suck for driving. Here's the thing to remember. If a tire is good for traction, expect to buy them pretty often as they will be soft.

gldevall · 06-08-2004, 08:19 AM

Kumho seems to be a popular brand right now and they are not very expensive. I would stay away from BF Goodrich. From my past experience they wear out too fast.

Jonboy · 06-08-2004, 08:29 AM

I had good luck with the 255/50/17's in the BFG comp T/A KDWS on my 96 Impala. They wore a lot better than the Nitto 450's that were on it.

twoodson · 06-08-2004, 01:46 PM

I am running the Falken Ziex S/TZ-01 in a 255/50/17 up front and a 275/50/17 in the rear. They are pretty good I need to replace my two front ones due to wear caused by a sticking brake caliper and a little mis alignment. From Discount Tire the 275's are about $140.01 ea. and the 255's are about $117.01 ea.

ocbaud · 06-08-2004, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twoodson

I am running the Falken Ziex S/TZ-01 in a 255/50/17 up front and a 275/50/17 in the rear. They are pretty good I need to replace my two front ones due to wear caused by a sticking brake caliper and a little mis alignment. From Discount Tire the 275's are about $140.01 ea. and the 255's are about $117.01 ea.

those are the 2 temp. rear tires i'll be using(275/50/17 falken ziex s/tz-01) until i get matching tires on all 4 corners

8t5Silverado · 06-08-2004, 06:08 PM

I like my Sumitomo HTR+'s and Falken Ziex 512's.

I don't know if they come in the size you want.

Izzy · 06-08-2004, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gldevall

Kumho seems to be a popular brand right now and they are not very expensive. I would stay away from BF Goodrich. From my past experience they wear out too fast.

I agree on both accounts.

I have had Kumhos for 3 years now on my wifes 98 on 2 different sets of wheels(16 & 18") and they get great milage for the price and they are a real nice daily tire but I can break them loose very easily with a 305. I'd imagine your engine would make them spin for days.

ocbaud · 06-08-2004, 11:39 PM

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

what about those?

low 84 · 06-08-2004, 11:54 PM

the nitto nt450's and the kumho 712's and 711's are pretty comparable as far as wear and performance. the bfg kdws will last longer, but they arn't directional and you'll sacrifice a little performance.

the bfg kdw and nitto 555 would be a step up performance wise from the 450's and 712's, but cost more and wear faster

ocbaud · 06-09-2004, 12:00 AM

and they dont make the nitto 555's in the size i want

ItsNotABlazer · 06-09-2004, 08:45 AM

I just bought some Nitto 450s for the front of my 95. I had the Pirelli Scorpion p Zero's on it and I would highly suggest staying away from these tires lol. The Pirellis when cold almost felt like the tires were out of balance but after driving them for a while they would level out and ride ok but the Nittos ride really well. I dont know about traction wise with them on the truck (I baby it) but I know my 94 Z28 with T56 that traction is not a word that is used.

I have heard of a lot of people using the Kumho's but I have never had any experience with them personally.

Brad

76bonanza · 06-09-2004, 01:30 PM

I ran the nitto 555's before I sold my F**D Lightning and they had pretty good bite. but only ran them for like 4 months and then sold it so can not speak for wear. I think they were 295 45 18's.

Izzy · 06-09-2004, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocbaud

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

what about those?

Those are the ones on my wifes 98 and they are pretty nice.

06-08-2004, 12:56 AM	#1
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	pick me some tires out 255/50/17's are what i want. only need 2 of them right now, but will need to get another pair of 275/50/17's later on. i've been reading lots of reviews of the nitto 450's and most people say they suck with traction and driving.

06-08-2004, 07:13 AM	#2
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	The 450's are not a great traction tire, but they don't suck for driving. Here's the thing to remember. If a tire is good for traction, expect to buy them pretty often as they will be soft. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

06-08-2004, 08:19 AM	#3
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Kumho seems to be a popular brand right now and they are not very expensive. I would stay away from BF Goodrich. From my past experience they wear out too fast. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

06-08-2004, 06:08 PM	#7
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	I like my Sumitomo HTR+'s and Falken Ziex 512's. I don't know if they come in the size you want. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

06-08-2004, 11:54 PM	#10
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	the nitto nt450's and the kumho 712's and 711's are pretty comparable as far as wear and performance. the bfg kdws will last longer, but they arn't directional and you'll sacrifice a little performance. the bfg kdw and nitto 555 would be a step up performance wise from the 450's and 712's, but cost more and wear faster __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

06-08-2004, 08:29 AM	#4
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	I had good luck with the 255/50/17's in the BFG comp T/A KDWS on my 96 Impala. They wore a lot better than the Nitto 450's that were on it.

06-08-2004, 01:46 PM	#5
twoodson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lancaster, TX Posts: 291	I am running the Falken Ziex S/TZ-01 in a 255/50/17 up front and a 275/50/17 in the rear. They are pretty good I need to replace my two front ones due to wear caused by a sticking brake caliper and a little mis alignment. From Discount Tire the 275's are about $140.01 ea. and the 255's are about $117.01 ea.

06-08-2004, 11:39 PM	#9
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes what about those?

06-09-2004, 12:00 AM	#11
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	and they dont make the nitto 555's in the size i want

06-09-2004, 08:45 AM	#12
ItsNotABlazer The full convertible guy Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 728	I just bought some Nitto 450s for the front of my 95. I had the Pirelli Scorpion p Zero's on it and I would highly suggest staying away from these tires lol. The Pirellis when cold almost felt like the tires were out of balance but after driving them for a while they would level out and ride ok but the Nittos ride really well. I dont know about traction wise with them on the truck (I baby it) but I know my 94 Z28 with T56 that traction is not a word that is used. I have heard of a lot of people using the Kumho's but I have never had any experience with them personally. Brad __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Vaquero (Lime Green) 2000 BMW 740iL 1995 Chevy ECSB riding on air 1975 GMC Jimmy 2WD lowered 4/6 1972 Chevy Trazer soon to be roadster 1965 Mustang 289/3 speed (friends dad bought it new) 1964 Chevy C10 (dad bought it new)

06-09-2004, 01:30 PM	#13
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	I ran the nitto 555's before I sold my F**D Lightning and they had pretty good bite. but only ran them for like 4 months and then sold it so can not speak for wear. I think they were 295 45 18's. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO



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