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Old 05-04-2013, 12:28 AM   #1
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Default Best tire for some grip.

So I have the stock premium wheels on my 2011 with 235/50-18's on it. No traction ever. My question is how wide can I go and what do you reccomend?
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Old 05-04-2013, 12:31 AM   #2
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assuming 18x8? i would say 255s and you still wont hook lol save for wider wheels and tires
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Old 05-04-2013, 01:57 AM   #3
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Originally Posted by Midnight11 View Post
assuming 18x8? i would say 255s and you still wont hook lol save for wider wheels and tires
So true. Ive heard 265 is possible. Yes I believe they are 18x8. What are some sticky tires? Non drag radial. I drive my car quite a bit just need a gd performnce tire.
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Old 05-04-2013, 02:12 AM   #4
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Seems like a lot of people like the Michelin Pilot Super Sports, I've never personally had them but Michelin makes a great tire.
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Seems like a lot of people like the Michelin Pilot Super Sports, I've never personally had them but Michelin makes a great tire.
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Old 05-04-2013, 05:31 AM   #6
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255/45/18 is the biggest recommended size. If you don't want michelin, continental DW or a nitto would be your best bet.
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Old 05-04-2013, 06:14 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by Jucostud View Post
255/45/18 is the biggest recommended size. If you don't want michelin, continental DW or a nitto would be your best bet.
Thanks for your input.
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Old 05-04-2013, 09:50 AM   #8
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Nitto Invo or 555s work pretty good, both real cheap compared to Michelins.
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Old 05-04-2013, 06:00 PM   #9
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I like the Nitto 555's (ran them on my old TA), they just wear out so damned quickly! I will say this, for a street tire they definitely will give you grip!

Have you considered the Toyo Proxes TQ?
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Old 05-04-2013, 08:11 PM   #10
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Nt555's where one of the longest lasting tires I've run.
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