Where's my traction?

4.6DreameR · December 22nd, 2010, 01:33 AM

Any one else have almost no traction?
I ease off the clutch just driving around town, but if I drop it in 2nd gear from about less than 40 I spin.
For launches I'm spinning in 1st, 2nd, for a second in 3rd.
I just don't understand why. I have about average power for a 2v with bolt on's, plus I still have stock gears.

stal94gt · December 22nd, 2010, 01:36 AM

its probably the cold, tires dont hook in the cold. or your tires are old and dry rotted or just bald. i would not cry about your problem man i cant even get on my car in any gear in the winter and i live in florida.

maverick2000 · December 22nd, 2010, 01:36 AM

what kind of 315's do you have?

4.6DreameR · December 22nd, 2010, 01:45 AM

Originally Posted by stal94gt

its probably the cold, tires dont hook in the cold. or your tires are old and dry rotted or just bald. i would not cry about your problem man i cant even get on my car in any gear in the winter and i live in florida.

Originally Posted by maverick2000

what kind of 315's do you have?

Its around 75-85 degrees here in Texas, can't be that bad for traction, right?
I have Sumitomo 315's

stal94gt · December 22nd, 2010, 01:47 AM

Originally Posted by 4.6DreameR

Its around 75-85 degrees here in Texas, can't be that bad for traction, right?
I have Sumitomo 315's

your problem is in the name. sumitomo tires suck and they wont hook on a track soaked in vht on a hot summer day. they do ok when they are new but go to crap real quick

4.6DreameR · December 22nd, 2010, 01:56 AM

Suggestions for better tires that won't break the bank?

stal94gt · December 22nd, 2010, 01:58 AM

tires are expensive in that size so im not the one to ask i run a 15x10 rim

asiansensation78 · December 22nd, 2010, 02:00 AM

Nitto Invos are nice, though you might look into running a drag radial

casper gt · December 22nd, 2010, 02:16 AM

555r Nitto's, price is right, they wear very well, are good in the rain, etc, etc.

RALVAREZ26 · December 22nd, 2010, 02:36 AM

Originally Posted by casper gt

555r Nitto's, price is right, they wear very well, are good in the rain, etc, etc.

+1

i loved my nittos 555R, lasted a good while also. You'll find them cheaper at Jegs.com than most places.

casper gt · December 22nd, 2010, 02:43 AM

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...w=false&cs=315

their about the cheapest, but Summit will price match them.

DickH · December 22nd, 2010, 05:19 AM

get better tires and basic suspension mods like sub frame connectors and a decent set of lower control arms and im sure you will have plenty of traction.

01 blue bullitt · December 22nd, 2010, 05:27 AM

I just bought two 335/30/18 toyo ra1 drag radials off ebay for 250 brand new stickers still on them

Ibwrong · December 22nd, 2010, 05:31 AM

Originally Posted by casper gt

555r Nitto's, price is right, they wear very well, are good in the rain, etc, etc.

^^ This! Love the triple nicks

bigboy05 · December 22nd, 2010, 09:48 AM

i get pretty good traction with my hancooks... id say get some good tires and some suspension stuff and you should be set

02gtmustang · December 22nd, 2010, 10:37 AM

Lol ya sumitomos suck.. I have the 315 and always blow them off lol... I got them cause i was short on cash ... The 555's or 555r's will be replacing them

December 22nd, 2010, 02:00 AM	#8
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December 22nd, 2010, 02:16 AM	#9
casper gt Moderator 2012 300a gt auto 12.10@116 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: creighton pa Posts: 7,697 iTrader: 4 reviews	555r Nitto's, price is right, they wear very well, are good in the rain, etc, etc. __________________ MM BRACKET RACING CREW CO-FOUNDER BAMA Performance Drag Team Founder 2012 300a GT auto

December 22nd, 2010, 02:43 AM	#11
casper gt Moderator 2012 300a gt auto 12.10@116 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: creighton pa Posts: 7,697 iTrader: 4 reviews	http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...w=false&cs=315 their about the cheapest, but Summit will price match them. __________________ MM BRACKET RACING CREW CO-FOUNDER BAMA Performance Drag Team Founder 2012 300a GT auto

December 22nd, 2010, 05:19 AM	#12
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 4,191 iTrader: 2 reviews	get better tires and basic suspension mods like sub frame connectors and a decent set of lower control arms and im sure you will have plenty of traction. __________________ 2003 Mustang gt - usual mods - slowly working on 5.4 swap 2004 srt4 - Stock DD/winter beater Click here for your tuning needs Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time.

December 22nd, 2010, 09:48 AM	#15
bigboy05 Enthusiast 2003 mustang gt Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 692 iTrader: 0 reviews	i get pretty good traction with my hancooks... id say get some good tires and some suspension stuff and you should be set __________________ 386/385 Kenne Bell powered 11.44@121.9 1.59 60 foot

December 22nd, 2010, 01:36 AM	#2
stal94gt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 mustang v6 ;) slow Join Date: May 2010 Location: eglin afb florida Posts: 10,197 iTrader: 2 reviews	its probably the cold, tires dont hook in the cold. or your tires are old and dry rotted or just bald. i would not cry about your problem man i cant even get on my car in any gear in the winter and i live in florida.

December 22nd, 2010, 01:36 AM	#3
maverick2000 Regular 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 175 iTrader: 0 reviews	what kind of 315's do you have?

December 22nd, 2010, 01:58 AM	#7
stal94gt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 mustang v6 ;) slow Join Date: May 2010 Location: eglin afb florida Posts: 10,197 iTrader: 2 reviews	tires are expensive in that size so im not the one to ask i run a 15x10 rim

December 22nd, 2010, 05:27 AM	#13
01 blue bullitt Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 399 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just bought two 335/30/18 toyo ra1 drag radials off ebay for 250 brand new stickers still on them

December 22nd, 2010, 10:37 AM	#16
02gtmustang Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.4@101 wheel spin Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange Grove,TX Posts: 1,398 iTrader: 0 reviews	Lol ya sumitomos suck.. I have the 315 and always blow them off lol... I got them cause i was short on cash ... The 555's or 555r's will be replacing them __________________ 02 GT K&N CAI no cats FRPP drop diablo programmer cherry bomb mufflers MGW short throw shifter TFS UDP's 3.73's... Looking into some shorty headers upper intake got a 75mm tb waiting ... Ironhorsemotorsports.com for all your ford needs!

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