nice daily driving tire

B-rett · 06-08-2007, 10:43 AM

Currently im running 265/35/18 dunlop sports up front and 275/35/18 bfg drag radials in the back. I love the grip I get with the radials but my car is a daily driver and I have only taken it to the track once. The problem is i'm lowered with no CC plates and the front tires are done for. Im going to by MM CC plates and then buy some new front tires. Im looking for some good daily driving tires that I can still grip with. I would like them to also have a bigger size so I can also buy the matching back tires when my drag radials are worn out by the end of summer or whenever they go. I think the best option would be Nitto 555's even though the widest they sell them is 285 for the back and nittos run skinny. Any suggestions on a daily driver for 18x9 and 18x10 rims?

B-rett · 06-08-2007, 03:05 PM

has anyone ever ran the TOYO Proxes T1R's???????

I like the price, does anyone know how they perform?

B-rett · 06-11-2007, 02:39 PM

hello?

B-rett · 06-11-2007, 02:51 PM

Sumitomo High Performance HTR Z II????

spike_africa · 06-11-2007, 02:56 PM

kuhmos are cheap and are a good daily driver tire. I have had 2 sets of falkens and i didnt like either ones of those. But never tried sumitomo or hankooks either.

B-rett · 06-11-2007, 03:58 PM

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...ance&tc=KUMHH0

These are the only kuhmos i can find that will fit my rims and 275 is still a little skinny for the back. Are those the tires your talking about?

spike_africa · 06-11-2007, 06:16 PM

there are a few different sets of kuhmos what sizes do you need?

B-rett · 06-11-2007, 06:41 PM

umm 265/35/18's now

and id like to buy the matching set for the back when my drag radials where out......around 285's, 295's

jeredan2003 · 06-12-2007, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-rett

Sumitomo High Performance HTR Z II????

those are junk, I had them for awhile. Go with BFG g-force line.

B-rett · 06-13-2007, 10:38 AM

Well Ive narrowed it down to
G force Sport Z rated
245/40/18
275/35/18
for a grand total of $682

or nitto 555
245/40/18
275/35/18
for $642 or i can get 285's for $694

What would you guys pic if you were buying tires? I like my bfg's over the nittos I had but they were 275/18 drag radials over 245/17 nitto 555's so those arent really comparible........

spike_africa · 06-13-2007, 03:06 PM

Both are good choices, but god thats alot of money.

El Diablo · 06-13-2007, 03:19 PM

The nittos 555 tires suck for any kind of traction because its to hard of a tire(the composite rating). I've had them and would never buy them again.

B-rett · 06-14-2007, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spike_africa

Both are good choices, but god thats alot of money.

Your telling me, and those are near the cheapest tires I can find for my rims.....thats why im going to skinny, any fatter and they start getting $300-$400 a tire

spike_africa · 06-14-2007, 03:48 PM

just another reason i stayed with 17x8's. No need for anything bigger really on the street with our cars. I mean even on the bottle i can hook ok in 2nd with street tires now that my suspension is setup good.

jjtgiants · 06-15-2007, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-rett

Well Ive narrowed it down to
G force Sport Z rated
245/40/18
275/35/18
for a grand total of $682

or nitto 555
245/40/18
275/35/18
for $642 or i can get 285's for $694

What would you guys pic if you were buying tires? I like my bfg's over the nittos I had but they were 275/18 drag radials over 245/17 nitto 555's so those arent really comparible........

I just got a set of G Force's and really like them....they hook pretty well, quiet, and have a nice ride. I'm very pleased with them.

redfire04 · 06-17-2007, 08:32 PM

Sumitomo HTRZ II's
245x40s $174
275x35s $314

Total $488

For a daily driver tire they are great. Don't let people scare you away from these. My only complaint is road noise. I did a lot of shopping before I purchased these and came across a lot of mixed reviews. I didn't notice road noise until they had about 8000 - 10000 miles on them. They have about 12000 miles on them now and they still have a lot of life left. I'm not extremely hard on the tires (no burnouts) but I let them eat every once in a while. For the price as a daily driver it beats $650+ any day. If you don't end up with the Sumitomo's I say go with the BFG's or Nitto's.

B-rett · 06-27-2007, 03:01 PM

not sure how many tires you put on your car but i put 4 on mine or you did some math wrong because that doesnt add up...lol

spike_africa · 06-27-2007, 07:23 PM

Yeah i saw the HTZ 2's not the regular HTZ with that hanus tread pattern, but the other nice looking ones had actully good reveiws. I almost got those for new front instead of Kuhmo SPT's.

redfire04 · 06-27-2007, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redfire04

Sumitomo HTRZ II's
245x40s $174
275x35s $314

Total $488

For $174 you get (2) 245 40's and for $314 you get (2) 275 35's...
So it does add up go to www.tirerack.com.

CCM · 06-27-2007, 09:28 PM

I <3 my Nitto 555's.

B-rett · 07-02-2007, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redfire04

For $174 you get (2) 245 40's and for $314 you get (2) 275 35's...
So it does add up go to www.tirerack.com.

Oh, I was looking at the ones on american muscle

06-08-2007, 10:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
B-rett BMC Member# 03209 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: north ridgeville, ohio Posts: 1,652	nice daily driving tire Currently im running 265/35/18 dunlop sports up front and 275/35/18 bfg drag radials in the back. I love the grip I get with the radials but my car is a daily driver and I have only taken it to the track once. The problem is i'm lowered with no CC plates and the front tires are done for. Im going to by MM CC plates and then buy some new front tires. Im looking for some good daily driving tires that I can still grip with. I would like them to also have a bigger size so I can also buy the matching back tires when my drag radials are worn out by the end of summer or whenever they go. I think the best option would be Nitto 555's even though the widest they sell them is 285 for the back and nittos run skinny. Any suggestions on a daily driver for 18x9 and 18x10 rims? __________________ ---35th Anniversary--- 265 rwhp 288 rwtq

06-08-2007, 03:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
B-rett BMC Member# 03209 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: north ridgeville, ohio Posts: 1,652	has anyone ever ran the TOYO Proxes T1R's??????? I like the price, does anyone know how they perform? __________________ ---35th Anniversary--- 265 rwhp 288 rwtq

06-11-2007, 02:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
B-rett BMC Member# 03209 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: north ridgeville, ohio Posts: 1,652	hello? __________________ ---35th Anniversary--- 265 rwhp 288 rwtq

06-11-2007, 02:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
B-rett BMC Member# 03209 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: north ridgeville, ohio Posts: 1,652	Sumitomo High Performance HTR Z II???? __________________ ---35th Anniversary--- 265 rwhp 288 rwtq

06-11-2007, 02:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 8,239	kuhmos are cheap and are a good daily driver tire. I have had 2 sets of falkens and i didnt like either ones of those. But never tried sumitomo or hankooks either. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted http://media.putfile.com/Burnouts--Bullhosting-Vol-2

06-11-2007, 03:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
B-rett BMC Member# 03209 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: north ridgeville, ohio Posts: 1,652	http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...ance&tc=KUMHH0 These are the only kuhmos i can find that will fit my rims and 275 is still a little skinny for the back. Are those the tires your talking about? __________________ ---35th Anniversary--- 265 rwhp 288 rwtq

06-11-2007, 06:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 8,239	there are a few different sets of kuhmos what sizes do you need? __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted http://media.putfile.com/Burnouts--Bullhosting-Vol-2

06-11-2007, 06:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
B-rett BMC Member# 03209 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: north ridgeville, ohio Posts: 1,652	umm 265/35/18's now and id like to buy the matching set for the back when my drag radials where out......around 285's, 295's __________________ ---35th Anniversary--- 265 rwhp 288 rwtq

06-13-2007, 10:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
B-rett BMC Member# 03209 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: north ridgeville, ohio Posts: 1,652	Well Ive narrowed it down to G force Sport Z rated 245/40/18 275/35/18 for a grand total of $682 or nitto 555 245/40/18 275/35/18 for $642 or i can get 285's for $694 What would you guys pic if you were buying tires? I like my bfg's over the nittos I had but they were 275/18 drag radials over 245/17 nitto 555's so those arent really comparible........ __________________ ---35th Anniversary--- 265 rwhp 288 rwtq

06-13-2007, 03:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 8,239	Both are good choices, but god thats alot of money. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted http://media.putfile.com/Burnouts--Bullhosting-Vol-2

06-13-2007, 03:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
El Diablo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 143	The nittos 555 tires suck for any kind of traction because its to hard of a tire(the composite rating). I've had them and would never buy them again. __________________ 2001 PROCHARGED GT 401RWHP 416RWTQ @ 9.5#'s BOOST

06-14-2007, 03:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 8,239	just another reason i stayed with 17x8's. No need for anything bigger really on the street with our cars. I mean even on the bottle i can hook ok in 2nd with street tires now that my suspension is setup good. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted http://media.putfile.com/Burnouts--Bullhosting-Vol-2

06-17-2007, 08:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
redfire04 Redfire GT Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: St. Louis Posts: 431	Sumitomo HTRZ II's 245x40s $174 275x35s $314 Total $488 For a daily driver tire they are great. Don't let people scare you away from these. My only complaint is road noise. I did a lot of shopping before I purchased these and came across a lot of mixed reviews. I didn't notice road noise until they had about 8000 - 10000 miles on them. They have about 12000 miles on them now and they still have a lot of life left. I'm not extremely hard on the tires (no burnouts) but I let them eat every once in a while. For the price as a daily driver it beats $650+ any day. If you don't end up with the Sumitomo's I say go with the BFG's or Nitto's. __________________ 2004 Redfire GT BBK Longtubes BBK O/R X-Pipe Magnaflow cat back Steeda Sport Springs Tokico HPs Black Bullitts Mach 1 Grill Delete Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Mach 1 Rear Wing Honeycomb Trim Panel Blackout Tails Simco Silver Series Gauge Cluster Awaiting Install: FRPP 4.10s - Trick Flow Diff Cover

06-27-2007, 03:01 PM	#17 (permalink)
B-rett BMC Member# 03209 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: north ridgeville, ohio Posts: 1,652	not sure how many tires you put on your car but i put 4 on mine or you did some math wrong because that doesnt add up...lol __________________ ---35th Anniversary--- 265 rwhp 288 rwtq

06-27-2007, 07:23 PM	#18 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 8,239	Yeah i saw the HTZ 2's not the regular HTZ with that hanus tread pattern, but the other nice looking ones had actully good reveiws. I almost got those for new front instead of Kuhmo SPT's. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted http://media.putfile.com/Burnouts--Bullhosting-Vol-2

06-27-2007, 09:28 PM	#20 (permalink)
CCM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,382	I <3 my Nitto 555's. __________________ 2001 MINERAL GRAY GT (5-speed) H&R SuperSports MM 4-Bolt CC Plates Stoptech SS Brake Lines '03 Cobra Brakes Spec Billet Steel Flywheel Spec Stage 2 Clutch FRPP 4.10s X-Calibrator 2 Full Length Subframes Corbeau Legacy Racing Seats 18" Gunmetal Saleen Rims w/ Nitto 555s

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