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BEST TRACTION 255/45/18 - 3/2/2007 12:54:16 PM

Stkjock

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Gents,

in your opinion what's the best tire for traction in a 255/45/18 size? I'm reading the Nitto 555, BFG KD and the Falken RT-615..... any comments or other suggestion.

I need a tire that will hook up with 435hp @ the rear wheels and want to keep my stock rims. I dont believe I can go any bigger than the 255 size with the 18 x 8 stock bullits.

Thanks

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RE: BEST TRACTION 255/45/18 - 3/4/2007 9:56:50 PM

Scotty07

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Status: offline I'd go with Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3's. Hard to beat on the dry or wet. Just don't try to run them in the snow

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RE: BEST TRACTION 255/45/18 - 3/5/2007 1:51:52 AM

MACHJUAN

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i have a 275 nitto 555 on my rears mine are 17x8 bullitts

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RE: BEST TRACTION 255/45/18 - 3/7/2007 6:28:03 PM

shortyz50

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RE: BEST TRACTION 255/45/18 - 3/7/2007 7:38:06 PM

Stkjock

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i was hoping someone from the tirerack would chime in here....

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You can never have too much power, just not enough traction.
12.33 @ 112.3 - 1.71 60"

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RE: BEST TRACTION 255/45/18 - 3/8/2007 11:59:42 AM

colin@tirerack

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Status: offline I would have but I can't comment on the nittos or falcons. I find the goodyears to be a little squirmy feeling but they do grip great especially in the wet.

BF doesn't have a KD in that size. You may also want to consider the bridgestone RE050A or the michelin pilot sport

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RE: BEST TRACTION 255/45/18 - 3/8/2007 12:01:36 PM

Stkjock

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Colin,

Thanks for the suggestions I'll check those out as well.

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You can never have too much power, just not enough traction.
12.33 @ 112.3 - 1.71 60"

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RE: BEST TRACTION 255/45/18 - 3/10/2007 10:17:12 PM

jerjan

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Status: offline Don't expect a whole lot of response from tire pro's on this forum. I have posted two requests in the last month or so for wheels that I need. No tire pro's have responded, kinda sucks.

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