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Old 06-21-2007, 10:54 AM
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need better tires any thoughts????

what size tires should i get i want a better launch .....they need to be street tires i was thinking p235 60 r15 my car already has p215 /65/r15 on it from factory or what is the biggest size tires i can go in the back ''but staying with the 15 inch rim
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Re: need better tires any thoughts????

Looking for cheap tires or not?

Pep boys has futura super sports that go up to 295/50/r15, or u can try the kuhmo's 275/60/r15(not sure of the height I think they are 60's) The 295's will fit but if u bottom out bad in your area where u live or shocks and struts arent up to par then u may wanna go with something alot smaller like the factory 235's. Because the 295's just barely clear and u may chance taking out some chunks, or u can cut the lip of the fender well. so they tuck under better.
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Re: need better tires any thoughts????

Originally Posted by RocsRose86
Looking for cheap tires or not?

Pep boys has futura super sports that go up to 295/50/r15, or u can try the kuhmo's 275/60/r15(not sure of the height I think they are 60's) The 295's will fit but if u bottom out bad in your area where u live or shocks and struts arent up to par then u may wanna go with something alot smaller like the factory 235's. Because the 295's just barely clear and u may chance taking out some chunks, or u can cut the lip of the fender well. so they tuck under better.
I had issues with even P275/50/R15's mounted on my car
at one point. I was really concerned about maneuverability
issues.. hence, why I drive a F-body to begin with..I like
they was the car performs under duress..

I had gotten a great deal on some Bridgestone
Fuzion Z-rated, P245/R16's on my Trans am now.
..I had some GTA rims, and cleaned 'em up

I am overly impressed given all four tires were
obtained and mounted for under $400.00.

I think under $400 for tires on our cars is
very cheap.. If I had more dough.. I would
have easily shelled out another $200 bucks
for some serious rubber.

Good luck, go hunt around
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Re: need better tires any thoughts????

I had 295's @ once but they chopped. The roads here are suck a//, but they fit in the rear and only the rear, the fronts were 235's. I am gonna look for a pic and if i find one ill post it!
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