Which tires?

99SVTAddict · 02-01-2005, 02:46 PM

Well, my plans changed....sticking with my current power level for now.

So, I currently have 295/35/18 BFG DR's out back. Strictly for the street. I have different tires/wheels for track days.

As you know, BFG's don't last long. So, when these tires need replacing, which would you suggest? Wheel size is 18x9.5

A. Another set of 295/35/18 BFG DR's
B. A set of 305/35/18 Nitto DR
C. Other brand or size?

Crazzy_Al · 02-01-2005, 03:00 PM

I'd do the 305-35-18 Nitto DR's.

99SVTAddict · 02-01-2005, 03:30 PM

Price difference is:

BFG $234 each
Nitto $277 each

Nitto lasts about 3x longer though.

**BigWheelinBubba** · 02-01-2005, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 99SVTAddict

Price difference is:

BFG $234 each
Nitto $277 each

Nitto lasts about 3x longer though.

Guess you just answered your own question

Strtracer · 02-01-2005, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 99SVTAddict

Price difference is:

BFG $234 each
Nitto $277 each

Nitto lasts about 3x longer though.

Reason the Nitto's last longer is that they are a harder compound( dont stick as well), so if traction is a concern, I'd stick with the BFG's

99SVTAddict · 02-01-2005, 04:04 PM

See, that's what I was thinking too....

Just looking for conversation at this point anyway.

Strtracer · 02-01-2005, 04:54 PM

Ive got 2 1/2 sets of rims/tires for my LX. Slicks and Front runners, a matched set of BFG's on Budniks for touring/trips, and a set of BFG DR's on matching Budniks for local cruising. I watch the different boards for people selling their DR's, the last 2 sets I bought(gotta have a backup) I paid $225 and $200 for brand new pairs. I'll probably get another set if I come accross that kind of price, might as well, I know I'll eventually use them.

1Quick88 · 02-01-2005, 04:57 PM

sometime this spring im going to be looking for a set of DR's but for 16" rims..im not exactly sure how wide my rims are but i do know the widest i can go on my camaro easily is 315's..any larger i need to get the sawzall..

.lol

SaleenOutlaw · 02-02-2005, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 99SVTAddict

See, that's what I was thinking too....

Just looking for conversation at this point anyway.

you know what I like...

99SVTAddict · 02-02-2005, 10:08 AM

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you know what I like...

Boys?

Crazzy_Al · 02-01-2005, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 99SVTAddict

Price difference is:

BFG $234 each
Nitto $277 each

Nitto lasts about 3x longer though.

Pfft, that's retail. Who the hell pays retail? When you need tires call me and I will send you to my guy at Discount Tire who's a Senior Manager...or another one of my guys who is a Manager at Belle Tire. Nitto's tend to have a bit more mark up in them, so, you might even pay LESS for the Nittos than you would thre BFG's. I'm in the same place as you right now, I want and need wider tires out back and I want DR's. I think that with a 10.5" wide wheel I can only go as big as 305 on my car. I have no fuckin idea why I thought 285-35-18 would be good enough or why I felt I need an all around tire for that car...I DON'T EVEN DRIVE IT IN THE DAMN RAIN!!!!!!!!!!

***HEAD WAS UP ASS ON THAT PURCHASE***