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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 06:58 PM
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Sticky Grippy Tires

Hey guys! Im looking into getting a new set of tires and i am lookin for some help! Im running 490rwhp and with the michellen pilot sport on there now i am not able to get all the power down. What do you guys recommend?
F245 30 35 R285 30 20 also anyother ideas that might help like traction bars ect? Thanks for your help Happy Holidays!
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 08:48 PM
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Hmm try some Bridgestone RE-11 or Toyo R888. If cost is a problem I say try the Toyo T1S but you might have the same problem. I'm not 100% sure. Also what are you alignment specs? Sometimes when you run alot of camber traction takes a hit.
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 10:29 PM
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Drag radials and sticky drag strip, that's your only hope. Otherwise, you'll just have to learn to feather the throttle.
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 10:42 PM
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Hmm try some Bridgestone RE-11 or Toyo R888. If cost is a problem I say try the Toyo T1S but you might have the same problem. I'm not 100% sure. Also what are you alignment specs? Sometimes when you run alot of camber traction takes a hit.
I looked into the bridgestone re-11 seem perfect for me but sadly they dont make them for 20" rims or atleast not that i could find
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Old Dec 18, 2014 | 03:23 AM
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i found the Pirelli P Zero Corsa System have my sizes any one run those or know someone that has? money is not an issue but i don't only want track only tires
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Old Dec 18, 2014 | 10:16 AM
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Well if money isn't an issue a new wheel and tire package is in order. 19s maybe? I don't have any experience with pirelli so I can't properly advise you.
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Old Dec 18, 2014 | 10:56 AM
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I'm in the same boat as I get a lot of wheelspin with my twin turbo setup. What I've been trying to do is feather throttle and launch from 2nd if you are 6MT.

Other than that you can roll the fenders and get wider tires, preferably drag radilas for the track. On the street you have to settle for street tires and limited grip. Don't think you will get anything much better than michellin pilot sport unless you go to streetable slicks.
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Old Dec 19, 2014 | 10:31 PM
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from what i remember up in the front im running camber cant rember my negative value but Zero Camber on the rears
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Old Dec 19, 2014 | 10:38 PM
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i want really wide tires up in the front 285/25/20 and 30/25/20 for the rear on vossen cv3 20x10.5/20x11 how would my steering be affected? this set will be different from the sticky tires also at this point the car will be on airride?
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Old Dec 20, 2014 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 604gz
i want really wide tires up in the front 285/25/20 and 30/25/20 for the rear on vossen cv3 20x10.5/20x11 how would my steering be affected? this set will be different from the sticky tires also at this point the car will be on airride?
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That's getting real aggressive up front and may require some fender mods
Also running on 25 series will be pretty rough, another 1/2" thinner at the sidewall compared to 30 series you'll certainly feel every road issue.
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Those wheels/tires will almost certainly affect your scrub radius. Whether you can feel it is a different matter.

Will also exacerbate any tramlining you already feel.
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Hankook ventus rs3, Dunlop direzza zll.. If strictly taking it to the track to put power down new wheels and tires in 18s. Otherwise it's driver mod and learning your throttle.
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