Will my car hook better in warm weather?

[gwalker]

I have only been able to drive it on cold days since I just got it. Like 30's and 40's. WOT 3rd gear at 60mph it breaks loose. Will warm temps make a big difference? Or do I need to start planning some suspension and tire mods?

 

[MalcolmV8]

Yes warmer weather makes a huge difference but you'll still need some decent tires. What's your hp?

 

[gwalker]

around 575 hp. I have some sort of sumitomo 285/40 18

 

[supraman1990]

That tire would break loose on your moms Corolla. Invest in a good tire and it will make a huge difference. Either a pure drag radial if its a nice day car or possibly a Toyo Proxies R888 if you get occasionally caught in the rain. That will make a huge difference now and even more when it gets warm

 

[gwalker]

That tire would break loose on your moms Corolla. Invest in a good tire and it will make a huge difference. Either a pure drag radial if its a nice day car or possibly a Toyo Proxies R888 if you get occasionally caught in the rain. That will make a huge difference now and even more when it gets warm

Ya kinda thought they might be sucky tires. Would switching to a 17 instead of 18 make a difference?

 

[Chosyn1]

It'll open your tire options up a bit

 

[03Snake04]

keep your 18's .. get like a 305 tire

what wheels and widths do you have?

 

[gwalker]

18x10 fr500 reps on rear

 

[gwalker]

Will a 305 fit without rubbing?

 

[supraman1990]

Yes a 305 should fit, if anything you would just have to either grind the rear IRS bolt or install the Maximum Motorsports low profile bolts.

 

[Co-brat]

or you could run a 1/4" wheel spacer like I do. I have 18x10s on the back and run a 305 mickey thompson DR and they dont rub on the inside at all, they only occasionally bottom out on hard bumps but my car is lowered on H&R sport springs

 

[Hostlntent]

yeah those arent the best tires to use with our cars, I had a pair of those that came with a set of Replica wheels I bought some time ago and quickly learned I needed to upgrade tires; made a huge difference.

 

[Jimmysidecarr]

around 575 hp. I have some sort of sumitomo 285/40 18

There's your problem right there.:nonono:

SUCKitomo are for when you just need to put something with tread on there so you can sell the car....... OH WAIT!!!;-)


:beer:

 

[Zimm11]

NT05r is your friend...315's

 

[Competition]

Yes it makes a huge difference, though those tires will suck year round. My 450rwhp Cobra will blow the 345/30/18 drag radials off if I nail it in 3rd on a 40 degree night, but barely spin in 2nd gear on a 70 degree day.

 

[gwalker]

Thanks guys. Will def be getting new tires in spring. Wont be driving it much more this winter

 

[rrpederson]

To answer your question, warmer weather typically helps with traction. However the underlying problem, like all the other guys have pointed out, is that sumitomo tires are absolutely horrible for going fast. Those tires have horrible traction no matter what weather it is. I personally, run the Mickey Thompson ET streets on a 17x10.5" wheel. Going to a 17" wheel will open up your tire options and save you some money. Good luck.

 

[2004Droptop]

I have some new MM low profile bolts if your interested... 10$ shipped