Tires (hook Me Up)

[hoser094]

SO WHAT IS THE POPULAR TIRE FOR HOOKING UP ON THE STREET AND STILL AN EVERYDAY DRIVER? I KNOW THIS IS ASKING FOR THE IMPOSIBLE BUT IM ASKING ANYWAY.

[86RedRocket]

BFG or Nitto drag radials. The BFG's hook better due to softer compound, but wear quicker. Nitto's are a great tire also.

[Mykdiver]

Nitto 555 DRs!!!!! All the way baby! Best for street and strip.

[metalhead_z28]

the BF Goodrich G-Force T/A KDW's had a much longer tread life than the nitto 555R's i think it outtreaded the 555's too but there not drag radials. Either the G-Force Drag Radials or the Nitto 555R drag radials will hook up great but dont last long at all. If your like me, you may need a tire than will have good traction, but will also last ... The G-Force T/A KD's or KDW's may be a good choice i really dont know though i've never tried them

[Mykdiver]

Yeah, but the Nittos are WAY better dual purpose tires! Try driving the BFGs in the rain! Nittos are way better on the street.

[metalhead_z28]

really? I haven't decided what kind of tire i'm goign to get... either G-Force T/A KDW's ( i like there tread design ) or the Nitto 555 if i can find them... or some yokoma's (there the cheapest) money is deffenetly a big factor so i'm going to be doiong alot of research to find the best deal for whatever tire i get
I've heard mixed reviews about the G-Force KDW's I've hear5d from some people that they don't catch traction worth a ****, other says they catch great all day long, some say they burnt out w/out hard driving very quickly... others say they've lasted them a good while so i dont know.. have you ever tried the new KDW's?

[Mykdiver]

BFGs are better on the track, but Nittos are better all around, I would get a set of normal tires for daily driving, then a set of cheep wheels, and Nittos for the track, then just swap your tires at the track. That is what I do.

[metalhead_z28]

yeah thats what i was planning on doing.. i don 't know if i'd go w/ the BF Goodrich KDW's for street then the Nitto 555r for drag's or the yokomha's then Nittos for drag

[Pewter 02 z28]

Question does Corvette rims fit onto a camaro with no modfication? How about the corvette 18 do they fit ?

[86RedRocket]

Originally posted by Mykdiver
BFGs are better on the track, but Nittos are better all around, I would get a set of normal tires for daily driving, then a set of cheep wheels, and Nittos for the track, then just swap your tires at the track. That is what I do.

In that case, I would completely do away w/the thought of using a drag radial and get a MT ET Street and call it a day. You'll really be hooking at the track then, and the tire is DOT approved. Don't ask me how those little grooves are enough to make it street legal, but they are.

[Mykdiver]

Originally posted by 86RedRocket
In that case, I would completely do away w/the thought of using a drag radial and get a MT ET Street and call it a day. You'll really be hooking at the track then, and the tire is DOT approved. Don't ask me how those little grooves are enough to make it street legal, but they are.

I agree, although Hoosier QTPs are way better then the MT ET Streets.

[Mykdiver]

Originally posted by Pewter 02 z28
Question does Corvette rims fit onto a camaro with no modfication? How about the corvette 18 do they fit ?

Yes they fit fine, they are exactly the same except for the 18X10.5 if you run these you may have to massage the inner fender a little with a hammer.