Over the past 18 months i've been nursing along a set of kumho Ecsta tires along, when i first got the car, the tires were new, and the car hydroplaned dangerously during a heavy rainstorm, I decided then i wanted to replace the tires but financially decided to wait, later that year, the rear left side tire got punctured and i drove it on the flat tire a bit further than i would have if i'd noticed it immediately, the side wall got chewed up. Now, after 18 months of occasional use with the car, I'm going back to daily driving to work, and need new tires.
I live in North East Florida, it rains alot here, especially in spring and summer. Sometimes hard. Commute to work is in heavy traffic, Drag radials are out of the question. I've used Nitto 555s on my other sports car for years and like them, but need input on others. Yes i've searched threads and read alot before posting this. Which tires are best in dry/wet conditions, and what size is recommended? The car only occasionally sees a quick launch and run thru 3rd, rarely if ever goes over 120mph. The car sees no track time. It has the factory 17 inch chrome wheels. I prefer the look of wide rears and narrower fronts, but this combo makes rotation almost impossible. Are Nitto 555s in the 275 width narrower than BFG's? Is there any point to putting the Nitto 285s in back? I see little gain traction wise over a 275 and losing the ability to rotate all 4 tires isn't worth it if the tires in back aren't wide enough to look good. Is there a problem in going to a 245 size in the front and 285 in back? It seems the front tires don't turn as sharp as my 2000GT did due to the wider fronts.
Given the fact i'm keeping the chrome 17 inch rims, and driving in rain/dry/congestion traffic situations daily, what tires would be best? 295s, 285s, 275s, or combo of 245/295, 245/285, has anyone gone to skinnier fronts? Anyone got pics of what it looks like? I'd appreciate quick input as i'd like to order and get these tires installed in the next 4 to 5 days. I'll keep searching but appreciate any input. Thanks alot.
Lord Warlock
2004 Cobra
I live in North East Florida, it rains alot here, especially in spring and summer. Sometimes hard. Commute to work is in heavy traffic, Drag radials are out of the question. I've used Nitto 555s on my other sports car for years and like them, but need input on others. Yes i've searched threads and read alot before posting this. Which tires are best in dry/wet conditions, and what size is recommended? The car only occasionally sees a quick launch and run thru 3rd, rarely if ever goes over 120mph. The car sees no track time. It has the factory 17 inch chrome wheels. I prefer the look of wide rears and narrower fronts, but this combo makes rotation almost impossible. Are Nitto 555s in the 275 width narrower than BFG's? Is there any point to putting the Nitto 285s in back? I see little gain traction wise over a 275 and losing the ability to rotate all 4 tires isn't worth it if the tires in back aren't wide enough to look good. Is there a problem in going to a 245 size in the front and 285 in back? It seems the front tires don't turn as sharp as my 2000GT did due to the wider fronts.
Given the fact i'm keeping the chrome 17 inch rims, and driving in rain/dry/congestion traffic situations daily, what tires would be best? 295s, 285s, 275s, or combo of 245/295, 245/285, has anyone gone to skinnier fronts? Anyone got pics of what it looks like? I'd appreciate quick input as i'd like to order and get these tires installed in the next 4 to 5 days. I'll keep searching but appreciate any input. Thanks alot.
Lord Warlock
2004 Cobra
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