Tires For DD 17X10.5

workinprogress · December 14th, 2007, 11:40 PM

what are my tire options, i do a moderate amount of driving in the rain but i want dd rims out back, if i can stay away from dr's i would prefer, i think just what are my tire options in this size?

TheBusher · December 14th, 2007, 11:46 PM

You can fit anywhere from about 265mm wide to 315mm wide tires on a 10.5 inch wide rim. If I were you, go 315. You might as well have the widest tire you can fit so you can get better grip.

tlr96 · December 14th, 2007, 11:53 PM

Originally Posted by TheBusher

You can fit anywhere from about 265mm wide to 315mm wide tires on a 10.5 inch wide rim. If I were you, go 315. You might as well have the widest tire you can fit so you can get better grip.

+1

10.5 rim go with 315s!

workinprogress · December 15th, 2007, 12:09 AM

what tires and where do you get them are available in 315's that are not dr's i have to drive in rain and i burnout and play around alot i need something to fit these categories any suggestions?

tlr96 · December 15th, 2007, 12:19 AM

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Doc8224 · December 15th, 2007, 12:21 AM

Definatly want to get these for DD. excelent wet weather traction.

BFGoodrich g-Force R1

workinprogress · December 15th, 2007, 12:45 AM

lol...good call with the r1's how do the sumitomo hold up

Garhfer · December 15th, 2007, 12:50 AM

nitto 555r's are dr's but they drive excellent in the rain I haven't had one problem with them and I've had them on my car for over a year, they last the longest out of dr's too...

workinprogress · December 15th, 2007, 12:59 AM

how to they hold up to jacking around

Doc8224 · December 15th, 2007, 02:09 AM

They have a very low tread wear rating, so the more you smoke em the less they last. If you are gonna be beating them up alot you definatly DO NOT want a Drag Radial. Get a nitto 555 or a BFG g-force

workinprogress · December 15th, 2007, 02:40 AM

so if im out burnig my tires off the car all the time then go with the sumitomos?

Doc8224 · December 15th, 2007, 04:19 AM

I would say so. Get a nice fat tire that has a decent tread rating. Just remember the more rubber you burn off and the more times you get them hot the harder the rubber will get. Harder rubber compound = Less traction.

SWEET2KSTANG · December 15th, 2007, 04:45 AM

easy driving, the 555r's get anywhere from 9-12k miles. the summitumo is an ok tire, that is what most guys run on their car. they are the least expensive, and hold up pretty good.

workinprogress · December 15th, 2007, 05:59 AM

i thnk im set on sumitomo $96 each from tires.com cant beat it, i can buy them every three months

X2RTION GT · December 15th, 2007, 06:45 AM

Originally Posted by Doc8224

Definatly want to get these for DD. excelent wet weather traction.
BFGoodrich g-Force R1

those should last him a few hours

Doc8224 · December 15th, 2007, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by workinprogress

i thnk im set on sumitomo $96 each from tires.com cant beat it, i can buy them every three months

Call the broker, I am getting me some sumitomo shares

workinprogress · December 16th, 2007, 04:00 AM

its true, where i live its all about show on the stree lol and a lil tire smoke and a third gear scratch is the best way to do it...if you find the stock for them let me know lol

jrfan4life · December 16th, 2007, 05:07 AM

I have the sumitomo 315 on my DD's and thay have very good traction in the rain but onec you put a couple good heat cycles on the tired they get hard as a ROCK... Speaking from experiance..... They do not have good take off traction now but do great burnouts.....lol... My auto lights them up no problem shifting up into 2nd... In the spring I want to get the MT drag radials, I want the dry grip back.... But for burnouts and tearing them appart I would say sumitomo are for you!!!!!!!!!!!!

workinprogress · December 16th, 2007, 04:51 PM

thanks for all the responses, mind is set

jrfan4life · December 17th, 2007, 06:17 AM

So whats your decision?

December 15th, 2007, 12:19 AM	#5
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December 15th, 2007, 12:21 AM	#6
Doc8224 N/A 4v Guru 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,463 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	Definatly want to get these for DD. excelent wet weather traction. BFGoodrich g-Force R1 __________________ Military Crew U.S. Army Aviation Apache's Lead The Way

December 15th, 2007, 12:50 AM	#8
Garhfer Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Conv. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edgewater, FL Posts: 1,793 iTrader: 0 reviews	nitto 555r's are dr's but they drive excellent in the rain I haven't had one problem with them and I've had them on my car for over a year, they last the longest out of dr's too... __________________ 2004 GT Boosted by Vortech

December 15th, 2007, 02:09 AM	#10
Doc8224 N/A 4v Guru 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,463 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	They have a very low tread wear rating, so the more you smoke em the less they last. If you are gonna be beating them up alot you definatly DO NOT want a Drag Radial. Get a nitto 555 or a BFG g-force __________________ Military Crew U.S. Army Aviation Apache's Lead The Way

December 15th, 2007, 04:19 AM	#12
Doc8224 N/A 4v Guru 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,463 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	I would say so. Get a nice fat tire that has a decent tread rating. Just remember the more rubber you burn off and the more times you get them hot the harder the rubber will get. Harder rubber compound = Less traction. __________________ Military Crew U.S. Army Aviation Apache's Lead The Way

December 14th, 2007, 11:46 PM	#2
TheBusher Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Chevrolet Impala ??? Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 2,241 iTrader: 0 reviews	You can fit anywhere from about 265mm wide to 315mm wide tires on a 10.5 inch wide rim. If I were you, go 315. You might as well have the widest tire you can fit so you can get better grip.

December 15th, 2007, 04:45 AM	#13
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	easy driving, the 555r's get anywhere from 9-12k miles. the summitumo is an ok tire, that is what most guys run on their car. they are the least expensive, and hold up pretty good. __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

December 16th, 2007, 05:07 AM	#18
jrfan4life Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT NA Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,065 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have the sumitomo 315 on my DD's and thay have very good traction in the rain but onec you put a couple good heat cycles on the tired they get hard as a ROCK... Speaking from experiance..... They do not have good take off traction now but do great burnouts.....lol... My auto lights them up no problem shifting up into 2nd... In the spring I want to get the MT drag radials, I want the dry grip back.... But for burnouts and tearing them appart I would say sumitomo are for you!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ http://www.myspace.com/the_final_lap

December 17th, 2007, 06:17 AM	#20
jrfan4life Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT NA Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,065 iTrader: 0 reviews	So whats your decision? __________________ http://www.myspace.com/the_final_lap

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