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.

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***

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

GTrackd · 02-01-2005, 05:20 PM

Al, you can get me a hook-up come spring too right?..lol

I need to get some new drag radials also...
Only BFG's for me. 275/40/17 I tried nitto's at the track and hated them, of course I'm sure for the street either would probably be fine... and as we all know the Nittos do last longer..

Crazzy_Al · 02-01-2005, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GTrackd

Al, you can get me a hook-up come spring too right?...

Yup!

NTIMID8 · 02-01-2005, 06:43 PM

Get a dedicated set or track tires allready

But, Nittos hand down..

They are a true dual compound, when cool they are hard and hold up on the street. At the track air them down and heat them up good and let them rip.
Lota guys can get the same performance form the nittos as there previous BFGs, it just took some knowledge.

Mickthompsons drag radial kills both of them btw

Phil

Joe5.0 · 02-01-2005, 11:50 PM

I got 15k out of my Nittos and they are still pretty sticky, just not as sticky as BFG's. You can always get them to come down on price. Thats the beauty of 2 tire places cliaming they will beat any price. Make them bid for your business.

I gotta get new 315 Nittos this spring, the original set lasted 2 seasons and lots of drag events and road course events.

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?