What tires do you guys suggest?

[staged67gspwr]

Hi Guys,was wondering what tires you guys suggest i go with?i was looking at either the BF Goodrich kdw 2`s but they do not make 285/35/18s so the next option was GoodYear F1`s?

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[69TAPoser]

I was also going to with the BFGs, but like you, couldn't get the size I wanted and I ended up with the F1s.

I haven't driven the car yet, so no personal feedback, but I did quite a bit of research and the F1s get great reviews for performance street driving and some also said they were happy with them on a parking lot road course/track. The only negative I found was that they were not the best for launching at the dragstrip.

Phil

[staged67gspwr]

I was also going to with the BFGs, but like you, couldn't get the size I wanted and I ended up with the F1s.

I haven't driven the car yet, so no personal feedback, but I did quite a bit of research and the F1s get great reviews for performance street driving and some also said they were happy with them on a parking lot road course/track. The only negative I found was that they were not the best for launching at the dragstrip.

Phil


Yea man i dont understand why BFG just doesnt make that 285/35/18,they make it in 275 and 295 go figure:bsjerk: ,as for launching i dont any tires are good unless you got a street slick or slick but i guess the lowet the UTQG rating the softer the compound= stickier.

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[rocketman]

A 295 isn't that much wider anyway make it fit.

[348-4speed]

I have the 285 40R18 KDW2's On my 61'

[staged67gspwr]

A 295 isn't that much wider anyway make it fit.


I guess you`re right but i think i`m already cuttin it close with the 285`s.


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[staged67gspwr]

I have the 285 40R18 KDW2's On my 61'


I think the 40`s are a taller tire than the 35`s thats why i havent looked into a 40.

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[348-4speed]

I think the 40`s are a taller tire than the 35`s thats why i havent looked into a 40.

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You are correct but ai like a little laller sidewall...

[staged67gspwr]

You are correct but ai like a little laller sidewall...


Well what is it about 1/2" on each side between a 35 and 40 series tire?

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[348-4speed]

I believe so.

[staged67gspwr]

Got any side shots of your car that show the sidewall?BTW beautiful car.


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[O'Neall]

285/35/18 = 25.85" tall
285/40/18 = 26.97" tall