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KLAB 10-06-2013 12:33 AM

Help choosing DR sizes.
 
I'm thinking about either getting another pair of 255 50 16 Mickey Thompson ET Streets. However I have a pair of 17" SS wheels that I would love to paint to match my other wheels and put 275 40 17 MT ET Streets so the car always looks the same (sleeper stats). My question is this:

I know the 275's on the 17's would be wider, but would the shorter sidewall be too stiff and maybe have less traction? I'm trying to weigh the pro's/cons, the 275s would be more expensive but would be real awesome to have matching wheels all the time. I hook very well with the 255's on salad shooters right now.

My84Z 10-06-2013 01:02 AM

At your power levels both are gonna hook fine.

ZFreie 10-06-2013 01:02 AM

Ill say it again, have the toyos DRs 275/40/17 on zr1 replecias and I hook all day long lol

84ta406 10-06-2013 06:45 AM

Agree with John. Id spend the least amount possible.

SLP IROC-Z 10-06-2013 06:47 AM

id go with the 255 50 16s, lighter tire and lighter wheel. your car doesnt need anymore tire than that

ZFreie 10-06-2013 01:24 PM

My car has to much tire, but I kinda prefer it cause I never have to worry about spinning, I think the 275 Dr is a perfect tire on the street around our power levels, hook and book lol

if I had the coin knowing what I know now is be going to the track on stock rims with the lightest Dr i can get my hands on and runing the 275 on the street so I'm cutting good 60s either way.

KLAB 10-06-2013 04:15 PM

the 255's are definitely cheaper. but i would love to run the same 4 wheels. I might do that then and just save some $$$ for the tires. Just didnt want to make the switch and have traction problems. I spin the 255's at the track occasionally.


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