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Old 04-12-2004, 10:35 AM
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Best Gripping Tires??

I have some terrible futura z rated tires on my car and I wanted to just get a new set of rears that I can get some good traction with. What is a good tire for mainly the street but sometimes the track that will get good launches? I'm not looking to spend too much either. Anybody know where to look?
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Old 04-12-2004, 11:25 AM
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You might want to post this on the "Wheels & Tires" forum.
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Old 04-12-2004, 11:50 AM
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either a drag radial such as the BFG or Nitto

if you want a regular street tire try the Firestone Firehawk SZ50, or the G-force KD or KDW
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Old 04-12-2004, 03:38 PM
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Well first off I don't think Z rated tires are the way to go. Second...look at these... http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ireModel=HTR+Z

I had them on my somewhat stock 96 Z, stock 245/50/16 size, and I loved em! Good luck man...
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i have 245 50 16inch ZR falken's on mine and cut 1.95-60ft's all the time.
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Old 04-12-2004, 07:28 PM
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It all depends on how much street driving you do...I drive 5000 miles a year and use BFG DRs...I do replace them once a year, but they ride great (in the dry) and not horrible in the rain. They hook in the 1.60s-1.70s at the track...I have never used the Nittos, but I hear good things about them, too...For regular streets look at the BFG KDs or KDWs...-Alan
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Old 04-13-2004, 04:20 PM
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I definately recommend Nitto drag radials. That's what I've got. As long as you don't drive crazy all the time, they should last a while.
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