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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 07:53 PM
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I want some good tires!

but where can i go to get some good tires. I want some wiiiide tires BTW the wheels are 2002 SS wheels, the ten spoke Thanks Cory
Old Nov 14, 2003 | 08:12 PM
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I like the BFG G-Force T/A KDW tire. 275/40/17 or 285/40/17.
Really good grip and lateral traction.
Old Nov 14, 2003 | 09:03 PM
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im lookin more for a wider tire the first number of the tire size is width right
Old Nov 14, 2003 | 09:09 PM
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 09:18 PM
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Ya, first number is the section width in millimeters and the second number is the percentage of the first number for the sidewall height of the tire.

You can put 315/35/17 tires on your wheels, but it will bulge out a lot and will feel really loose.
If you want really wide tires, you need to get a wider rim to fit the wider tires on.
Old Nov 14, 2003 | 09:25 PM
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no i think 315 s might be wide enuff if not too wide
why would it feel loose
anyone have anypics of 3152 or any other tire size, i have 245 s and i think they are too puny
Old Nov 14, 2003 | 09:31 PM
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They feel loose since the sidewall bulges out so much.
Old Nov 14, 2003 | 09:37 PM
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those rims are 17x9. they should have come with 275/45 tires. i wouldnt go any wider than 285 on that rim. your side walls will flex too much making it grip less going around corners. trey
Old Nov 14, 2003 | 10:08 PM
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yeah im sorry they are 275 s so 285s would be my best bet?
Old Nov 15, 2003 | 10:50 AM
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if you want it to look like you have wide tires on your car you will need to go with wide rims. the 285s will only be a little wider 10mm actually. my car looks the same. i take my tires off and they are steam rollers. i put them on the car and they dont look that wide at all. only way to make them look wide is to have wide rims. id just get whatever 275 or 285 tires you choose and be done with it. or go buy some wider rims and go that way. Trey
Old Nov 15, 2003 | 04:52 PM
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the best tire imo is the bridgestone potenza re 730 or 750 the hook off the line and are crazy on corners
Old Nov 15, 2003 | 04:53 PM
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the best tire imo is the bridgestone potenza re 730 or 750 the hook off the line and are crazy on corners
Old Nov 15, 2003 | 04:55 PM
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the best tires imo are bridgestone potneza re730 or 750 they really hook off the line and are crazy on corners
Old Nov 15, 2003 | 09:09 PM
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Not trying to jack his thread, but can you guys help me as well? Anyone dealt with 245 50 16 kumho's? I was told they were a really good tire. Will they fit my 97 Z28 fine? Thanks.
Old Nov 15, 2003 | 09:36 PM
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Originally posted by Zepher
I like the BFG G-Force T/A KDW tire. 275/40/17 or 285/40/17.
Really good grip and lateral traction.
I use this tire also. It's has great traction on dry and wet conditions. Very good tire for the money!



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