Swapped celica tire choice?, what sticks, what slips? |
Swapped celica tire choice?, what sticks, what slips? |
May 3, 2011 - 3:40 AM |
|
Enthusiast Joined Sep 20, '10 From Kansas City, MO Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Basically, I'm wanting to know (from ppl who drive swapped celicas) what you are running up front for traction. I'm not talkin about the strip, just a good set of front tires that won't spin all the way thru first and second, or something that won't just spin from a 2nd gear roll. What have you used with success?
|
May 3, 2011 - 3:48 AM |
|
Enthusiast Joined May 6, '08 From Lisarow, NSW, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I don't know what tyre brands are easy to get over there but any semi slick will do a better job than just a ridiculously expensive all rounder, only get about 10-20 000km's out of them if you're lucky, have a look if you can get Kuhmo KU36, I had them last and I loved them.
|
May 3, 2011 - 4:03 AM |
|
Enthusiast Joined Sep 20, '10 From Kansas City, MO Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
The KU36 looks very competitive to the falken azenis rt-615k. I hear nothing but good things about both. Hmm. My only problem is that I'm running 15"s. Not that I care terribly about looks, but the only offerings I see for semi-race tires is a 195-225/50 profile. Even though I'm lowered 1/2" all around, the wheel well gap would look rediculous. Price you pay for performance, I guess, lol.
|
May 3, 2011 - 5:28 AM |
|
Enthusiast Joined May 6, '08 From Lisarow, NSW, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yeah definitely compared to the 615's, they are a great tyre but probably a bit more than the kuhmos, Federal 595rs are another one which are great for the money!
225's on 15's would most likely have way too much roll, I wouldn't go anymore than 205, hunt around you should be able to pick some up in a good size. |
May 3, 2011 - 11:04 AM |
|
Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Any good street tire will do. Just keep in mind that 15in wheels are really easy to spin no matter what you throw on there.
I have a set of nitto neogens in 225-45-17s and I like them a lot. Great traction and good value...but not the best winter tire. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
|
May 3, 2011 - 11:29 AM |
|
Enthusiast Joined Feb 1, '05 From Charlotte NC Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
im under the impression that youre gonna spin thru 1st and second and such no matter what (like lagos said especially with 15s) but ive always heard people swear by falken
-------------------- |
May 3, 2011 - 11:33 AM |
|
Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '06 From New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 105 (100%) |
Any good street tire will do. Just keep in mind that 15in wheels are really easy to spin no matter what you throw on there. I have a set of nitto neogens in 225-45-17s and I like them a lot. Great traction and good value...but not the best winter tire. great to know you arehappy with the neogens, that's what my new wheels are being shipped iwth. -------------------- |
May 3, 2011 - 9:44 PM |
|
Enthusiast Joined May 6, '08 From Lisarow, NSW, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I can imagine it would spin 1st and 2nd no matter what but good tyres are going to help .
|
May 4, 2011 - 12:00 AM |
|
Enthusiast Joined Dec 29, '05 From So-Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
throw it down for Michelin's Tire: Pilot Sport A/S Plus ZP
i like' em a lot but deep pockets. |
May 4, 2011 - 10:51 AM |
|
Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '06 From New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 105 (100%) |
I had those pilots before the toyos I have now and I found them great but noisy compared to my toyo proxes tpt
-------------------- |
May 4, 2011 - 9:09 PM |
|
Enthusiast Joined Dec 29, '05 From So-Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
they are noisy, but they do grip...that's what he wanted right or did he want comfort?
|
May 5, 2011 - 4:18 PM |
|
Enthusiast Joined Oct 7, '09 From Northern kentucky Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (90%) |
Look into a set of fedral tires, they are cheap and sticky
-------------------- 1996 Toyota Celica Project Mean Green
3RD Gen 3SGTE WRC Edition W/LSD E153 - Love BOOST <3 2001 Solar yellow Lexus IS300 2001 Dodge ram 1500 Off-road edition |
May 8, 2011 - 5:03 AM |
|
Enthusiast Joined Sep 15, '08 Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
17s
|
May 8, 2011 - 6:51 AM |
|
Enthusiast Joined Aug 13, '08 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
AD048 or AD07 maybe? If your feeling boss then R888?
This post has been edited by whatthe: May 8, 2011 - 6:55 AM -------------------- |
May 8, 2011 - 8:20 AM |
|
Enthusiast Joined May 6, '08 From Lisarow, NSW, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...eModel=Ecsta+XS you won't regret getting them! Federal 595RS are another good one that I used on the track numerous times and I love them, I believe they wear a little worse than the KU36 kuhmos though which I wore out in about 20k of road driving lol.
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: December 11th, 2024 - 5:10 PM |