Widest tire accepted in our year?

mustangmanic · August 18th, 2008, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by Trick Tuners

Something is wrong. I had 295/35/18 BFG DRs that would hold 400 hp on a 2nd gear roll on. Even first would hook hard. I'm pretty sure you are not supposed to run anything over a 305 on 10" wheels. You technically need 10.5" for 315s.

i have the street tires man. not the dr's

thats why shes spinning

Trick Tuners · August 18th, 2008, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by mustangmanic

i have the street tires man. not the dr's

thats why shes spinning

problem solved, get the DRs and call it a day. I would guess that a 195/35/18dr will hold better than a 315/35/18 street tire. Its like someone poured super glue all over your tires!

EThompson6 · August 18th, 2008, 03:45 PM

I have 295/35/18 bfg kdw's and 4.10's and I get traction.

jlaw98gt · August 18th, 2008, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by mustangmanic

Good freakin god. All you freakin haters and disbelievers GTFO of my thread now. i've had so much bullshit over you kind of people.

w/o my alum ds, i only made 271rwhp, so that helped alot.

But honostly, GTFO cuz you ppl are ignorant.

wow, relax tiger...

03_StangGuy · August 18th, 2008, 04:00 PM

You Really Have To Research This To Get The Most Rubber On The Ground. 305 18s Have A Larger Footprint Than 315 17s. It Has To Do With The Side Wall Height That Affects The Way The Tire Rests Under Load. I Believe It Also Varies By Brand So You Really Need To Look Into Your Options.

Trick Tuners · August 18th, 2008, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by 03_StangGuy

You Really Have To Research This To Get The Most Rubber On The Ground. 305 18s Have A Larger Footprint Than 315 17s. It Has To Do With The Side Wall Height That Affects The Way The Tire Rests Under Load. I Believe It Also Varies By Brand So You Really Need To Look Into Your Options.

But having more sidewall on a 17" wheel (same final tire diameter) will get better traction because the sidewall can give.

03_StangGuy · August 18th, 2008, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by Trick Tuners

But having more sidewall on a 17" wheel (same final tire diameter) will get better traction because the sidewall can give.

Tru, however and im using Nittos size for this comparison, the 17 when compared to the 305 18 option with the smallest side only has .18" more sidewall. you could get a higher profile and eaisly beat that. If you go to the next profile size, 40 up from 35, you gain almost a half inch in side wall and have the same size foot print. So it depends on a lot.

mustangmanic · August 18th, 2008, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by jlaw98gt

wow, relax tiger...

you would be pissed too if you spend every dime of your $ on your car in means of making power.

I get so much disrespect from ppl like you and its very annoying

and thanks for the sarcasm

MineralGreyGT · August 18th, 2008, 06:41 PM

^ first off I think we all have the same disease thats why we're all members on this thread, second of all I just personally thought your numbers were a little high but I gave you the benefit of the doubt, thats why I never said anything. And take a chill pill no need to get all riled up over something silly. However I still think CA will make a world of difference in your traction issue.

HMUSN · August 18th, 2008, 06:47 PM

I think I know your problem.

try not fully flooring it in first.
roll into WOT instead of popping the clutch ( if you have a 5 spd) and hammering it.
try that and see if it helps you any.

00gtCoolGuy · August 18th, 2008, 10:20 PM

get some Drag Radials

the nitto's are good if you want to run them everyday, but in the grand scheme of things they aren't shit compared to the m/t, m&h, and hoosier dr's

if you want something for track use, then go with one of those

jlaw98gt · August 21st, 2008, 10:17 AM

:

Originally Posted by mustangmanic

you would be pissed too if you spend every dime of your $ on your car in means of making power.

I get so much disrespect from ppl like you and its very annoying

and thanks for the sarcasm

and my numbers are still better than yours

HMUSN · August 21st, 2008, 10:32 AM

^ I could say the same about yours but I won't

opps.

jlaw98gt · August 21st, 2008, 09:28 PM

^^

...

August 18th, 2008, 04:00 PM	#45
03_StangGuy Hardcore Enthusiast Blown 03 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,462	You Really Have To Research This To Get The Most Rubber On The Ground. 305 18s Have A Larger Footprint Than 315 17s. It Has To Do With The Side Wall Height That Affects The Way The Tire Rests Under Load. I Believe It Also Varies By Brand So You Really Need To Look Into Your Options. __________________ Accufab 75mm TB and plenum, Mac Prochamber and Cat-back, Novi 2000 intercoolered MGW shifter and 18x10 w 285 Nitto 555s for some grip. Was 400+

August 18th, 2008, 06:41 PM	#49
MineralGreyGT Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 376	^ first off I think we all have the same disease thats why we're all members on this thread, second of all I just personally thought your numbers were a little high but I gave you the benefit of the doubt, thats why I never said anything. And take a chill pill no need to get all riled up over something silly. However I still think CA will make a world of difference in your traction issue. __________________ Studies show that 92% of kids listen to rap. If you are one of the 8% who still listens to real music put this in your signature.

August 18th, 2008, 10:20 PM	#51
00gtCoolGuy Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 14.211 @ 93.0...4800-5000 FT D.A. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 583	get some Drag Radials the nitto's are good if you want to run them everyday, but in the grand scheme of things they aren't shit compared to the m/t, m&h, and hoosier dr's if you want something for track use, then go with one of those __________________ 2000 Mustang GT 4.10's, Hoosier DR's (stock intake, stock exhaust)...nitrous kit awaiting install

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August 18th, 2008, 03:45 PM	#43
EThompson6 Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 349	I have 295/35/18 bfg kdw's and 4.10's and I get traction.

August 18th, 2008, 06:47 PM	#50
HMUSN Doc 91 Sonic Blue Goodness 19.83 @ 12mph Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 27,308	I think I know your problem. try not fully flooring it in first. roll into WOT instead of popping the clutch ( if you have a 5 spd) and hammering it. try that and see if it helps you any.

August 21st, 2008, 10:32 AM	#53
HMUSN Doc 91 Sonic Blue Goodness 19.83 @ 12mph Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 27,308	^ I could say the same about yours but I won't opps.

August 21st, 2008, 09:28 PM	#54
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