Tires for 69 chevelle. so many options, just a few questions

[pt2285]

sup duders, so im torn between tires. i dont spend some $$ on tires and ive always been under the impression that bigger is better in the rear end. i have 275s now but im moving to 18x10 rear and 18x8 front. im hoping to run 255x35x18 front and 285-305x35x18 rear. ive always been a BF dude and i like their stuff but they max out @ 275. i like the nitto 555 and the falkens. also dont mind the pilot sport or eagle f1s. so i come asking to you the people of the fourms for your input and reviews.

[gmorris]

I went to pilot sports from r888's and for my use I like them much better. Likely a different story if we still had a road course but for street driving the pilots are better everywhere...they better be for the price! I'm running 275/35 front 315/30 rear.

[pt2285]

does the different aspect ratio lower the rear to level out the car? are you on lowered springs? how does the rear tuck well into the wheel well?

[rchaskin]

Not to be a bandwagon guy, but I love the Falkens.

I have had BFG KDW2's, BFG Sport Comp 2's, and Dunlop Direzza Z2's, and the Falken 615K is better gripping, and is smoother overall than any of the others I mentioned.

I do about 6 events a year, and lots of street driving.

[Barrrf]

What are planning on doing with the car?

[pt2285]

car shows, cruise pch, race the speed ventures and hotchkis events.

[andrewb70]

Falken makes a 295/40-18, which looks great with a 255/40-18 on the front. Ran that combo on my 70 GTO.

Andrew

[pt2285]

Went with the nitto 555 255/45/18 and 295/45/18