I picked up some 17x7 for the front and 15x10 for the rear.. car has a slight drop of 1.2".. current 20x10.5" wheels are 28.1" tall with tires and tuck fine so I hope these do as well. What do you guys recommed? I need something I can slap on and drive to the track to enjoy as well as weekend fun. Also not sure what sizes look good for the fronts. I appreciate any pictures.. been searching all morning but very few pics actually tell what size tires they are using.
Picked up some Race Stars... what tires?
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Not to change subject but what size tires are you running with the Velgens. I am looking to pick up a set of VMB5s also and am wondering if a 305 tire will fit back there with them or do I need to stick to a 295. I am on Steeda sports which I think is a 1.5inch drop in back.
I run the Nitto Invo 295.. It's really close with these wheels. There is a newer Nitto NT555 G2 out that is a 295 but measure a hair wider.. that might be your best bet. It's probably what I will run if I don't decide to daily these Race Stars. I have an old Dodge Neon that only needs a radiator.. I gotta get that thing running again to keep the miles off my car!
I am pretty much set on the 275/60R15 for the rears... Having a hell of a time figuring out what I want for the fronts.. 225/50R17 I have seen looks good but 2" lower height vs rear.. which might be ok.. I mean it looks good in pics..
Front options I have seen..
225/50R17 25.9" tall
225/55R17 26.7" tall
255/50R17 27" tall
215/60R17 27.2" tall
Front options I have seen..
225/50R17 25.9" tall
225/55R17 26.7" tall
255/50R17 27" tall
215/60R17 27.2" tall
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FYI.... I run a 305 35 20 Micky thompson drag radial on my VMB5 and lowered on steeda ultralight springs.. no rub
Auto.. Paxton.
After looking at pics I have narrowed it down to two size... 225/55r17 and 215/60r17... The 215/60 gives more of a skinny look from the side but the 225/55r17 gives more width and a little less height... can't make up my mind.. lol
Because of the better selection of tires I think the 225/55R17 is the winner for me.
Because of the better selection of tires I think the 225/55R17 is the winner for me.
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This is a good read for you. What I looked into as well.
http://www.svtperformance.com/forum...o-ET-Streets-or-ET-Street-Radial-Pro-Stick-TT
http://www.svtperformance.com/forum...o-ET-Streets-or-ET-Street-Radial-Pro-Stick-TT
Yeah, nothing really on what to use for the 17x7.. I have the rears figured out.. The 555R is the closest thing to what looks like a regular tire I can find and the price is right. I know there are better options but this will work for what I need it to do.. might go with a more aggressive tire later on.. not sure how much I plan to daily these just yet.
Made my mind up on 225/55r17 for the front with 275/60r15 for the rear.. can someone give me some input on what front tire brands look good on race stars? I am looking into the Nitto Motivo tires for the fronts and of course 555R on the rear.
How is this working for you?
Im interested in a 17/15 set up for my GT. Its lowered on eibach springs... Do you daily drive yours? I dont do a lot of track so mine is mostly going to be used for the streets. Love the looks and the extra grip is always welcomed but maby its not god for a DD?
Im interested in a 17/15 set up for my GT. Its lowered on eibach springs... Do you daily drive yours? I dont do a lot of track so mine is mostly going to be used for the streets. Love the looks and the extra grip is always welcomed but maby its not god for a DD?
Hey guys this topic is very similar to questions I have. I'm going 15x10 rear this summer in my manual Paxton car. I'm pretty sure the MT ET Street Radial Pro is the right tire for the rear (https://www.mickeythompsontires.com/strip.php?item=ETStreetRadialPro)
I'm working on finding the correct front tire. I'm not going to be running skinnies as this is more street opposed to strip. I'll be running 19 inch wheels as I have Brembos and I don't think smaller wheels will clear. Likely looking at a 255/40/19 street tire. Would that be a mistake?
I'm working on finding the correct front tire. I'm not going to be running skinnies as this is more street opposed to strip. I'll be running 19 inch wheels as I have Brembos and I don't think smaller wheels will clear. Likely looking at a 255/40/19 street tire. Would that be a mistake?
Do you have any photos of these on the car. I'm thinking of the same tires...
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