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    Anyone know about 4 good (and decently cheap) tires for drifting. I know you can use just about anything for the rears if you have enough torque, but anyone got a recommendation?

    I'm currently using 205/55/16 kumho V700's for the front and 225/50/16 Firestone GW50X's for the rears. I have no problem lighting the firestones up, but they aren't as predictable as I would like. I have a set of v700's for the rear and didn't have much trouble drifting in those, but they wear too fast for drifting.

  • #2
    yeah where can i find some cheap 20 dollar all season tires?

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    • #3
      try www.tires.com i've been using the summuto UHP all seasons, they are pretty cheap and last a while and they are great in the snow so they work for me they have all sorts of great deals there though

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      • #4
        I like www.tirerack.com when looking for tires, decent prices too. They have tons of user reviews so you can fine tune what you're looking for. I normally look for a good tire with lots of traction for normal driving, but you can work the opposite way too. Look for something with low traction and a looooong life. You might be able to try the lifetime warrantee ones or like some 100,000 mile or 80,000 mile tires. Look at the temp ratings as well. I assume the higher the rating, the better it can handle heat build up. Goodyear Aquatread is like a AA temp rating. They may no burn up very fast. Not sure, I haven't tried any. It might be something to check out. I'm not sure how they'd put up with constant tire spinning. Lol bring them back in a week when you wear them out and ask for a refund, lol. 100,000 miles my *Censored**Censored**Censored*! haha.

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        • #5
          ^lol at Censored^ - another name for a donkey, lol

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          • #6
            www.tirerack.com is also a great site, one note on the tire rating AA would not be good for burnouts, tires that can handle heat are the performance ones you'll find on that site, VR is the best as far as heat i think they're rated to 180mph and HR is rated to 150 mph, i think this is about right, anyway they'll tell you if you click the tire description

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            • #7
              www.tirerack.com has just about everything needed to build a mild touge or mild drift car, they sell suspension and brakes, not to metion tires and wheels. If your running a true to track race car then maybe that site isnt your venue, but if it is, that site is like a wal-mart for cars, everything you need in one...

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              • #8
                I've had good results in the rear with BF Goodrich Comp T/A's and Goodyear Eagle GT II's. With the right tire pressure, they wear completely even, very predictable, and good ammounts of smoke on throttle. Only junk thing is the Eagle GT II's are being discontinued in about 2 months, so I gotta make an order for like 20 or something hahah.

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                • #9
                  azenis silent sports (azenis st105 think thats what theyre called in the states) in the front GRID2 or trampos in the rear) everyone thinks that you can put any crap tires on the rear its fine, but if you actually drift with a set of decent tires the rear its a lot more controlable

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                  • #10
                    Tire rack is great

                    But if ur dead bbroke try checking out the Gas stations after the service shop closes..
                    in downtown San Francisco I get all sorts of 205 55 16 for my turbo II

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                    • #11
                      People who are new to drifting should worry about the treadwear ratings more than temperature and grip. The treadwear rating is the xxxR written on the sidewall. The higher it goes, the harder the compound, the better the wear. Don't forget that the harder the compound, the tire has much less grip. When you're new to drifting, you need to be able to slide as easily as possible; when you get better, upgrade to grippier tires. You should run grippier tires up front than out back to help you better control your slides.
                      For drifting, I would recommend tires with a minimum treadwear of 300. I wrote a post on zilvia.net with almost every 15-inch tire (up to 215-section-width) covered. Hopefully, you can pick out a few tires that you like and see if they come in your size. Here's the list:
                      *Note: List also contains tires that could be used up front*

                      -From Tire Rack-

                      OE 205/60

                      Bridgestone Potenza RE950 $80 8.1TL 8.6G 400R
                      Bridgestone Eager $58 6.9TL 6.8G 340R
                      Firestone Affinity LH30 $60 7.8TL 7.6G 560R
                      Firestone Firehawk SH30 (SP) $53 7.5TL 7.8G 460R
                      Goodyear Eagle GT-HR $67 8.3TL 8.0G 440R
                      Kumho Ecsta HP4 716 $41 8.3TL 8.2G 360R
                      Kumho HP4 716 $40 8.3TL 7.9G 360R
                      Kumho Ecsta KH11 $45 7.9TL 8.4G 320R
                      Sumitomo Srixon4 $46 7.6TL 7.4G 400R
                      Yokohama Avid H4 $56 6.9TL 7.6G 360R

                      OE 195/60

                      Bridgestone Potenza RE950 $75 8.1TL 8.6G 400R
                      Firestone Affinity LH30 $56 7.8TL 7.6G 560R
                      Kumho Ecsta HP4 716 $39 8.3TL 7.9G 360R
                      Kumho Ecsta KH11 $41 7.9TL 8.4G 320R
                      Goodyear Eagle GT-HR $63 8.3TL 8.0G 440R
                      Sumitomo Srixon4 $44 7.6TL 7.4G400R

                      205/55

                      BF Goodrich Traction T/A $77 9.1TL 8.4G 440R
                      Continental ContiExtreme Contact $75 8.6TL 8.2G 400R
                      Goodyear Eagle GT-HR $73 8.3TL 8.0G 400R
                      Kumho Ecsta 711 $50 7.3TL 7.9G 320R
                      Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 $61 7.2TL 8.0G 340R
                      Yokohama AVS ES100 $77 7.2TL 8.4G 280R

                      205/50

                      Goodyear Eagle GT-HR $74 8.3TL 8.0G 400R
                      Kumho Ecsta 711 $43 7.3TL 7.9G 320R
                      Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 $58 7.2TL 8.0G 340R
                      Kumho Ecsta MX $79 7.0TL 8.6G 220R
                      Sumitomo HTR 200 (SP) $52 7.9TL 7.8G 380R
                      Yokohama AVS ES100 $74 7.2TL 8.4G 340R

                      195/55

                      BFGoodrich Traction T/A V $78 9.1TL 8.4G 440R
                      Kumho Ecsta HP4 716 $55 8.3TL 8.2G ???R
                      Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 $61 7.2TL 8.0G 340R
                      Sumitomo HTR+ $68 7.5TL 8.0G 400R
                      Yokohama Avid T4 $67 7.1TL 7.6G 420R
                      Yokohama AVS ES100 $58 7.2TL 8.4G ???R

                      215/55

                      Kumho Ecsta 711 $51 7.3TL 7.9G 320R

                      215/50

                      Kumho Ecsta 711 $44 7.3TL 7.9G 320R

                      195/50
                      Bridgestone Potenza RE750 $79 8.2TL 8.6G 340R
                      Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 VR $51 7.2TL 8.0G 360R
                      Yokohama AVS ES100 $56 7.2TL 8.4G 280R
                      Goodyear Eagle GT-HR $65 8.3TL 8.0G 440R
                      Dunlop GT Qualifier T $50 7.6TL 7.8G 440R
                      Firestone Firehawk Indy $58 8.6TL 8.4G 500R
                      Yokohama Avid T4 $66 7.1TL 7.6G 420R
                      Kumho Ecsta 711 $37 7.3TL 7.9G 320R
                      Sumitomo HTR 200 $47 7.9TL 7.8G 380R

                      -From Tires.com-
                      205/60

                      Yokohama Avid H4 $55
                      Falken Ziex ZE-512 $57 420R
                      Yokohama Avid T3 $61 420R
                      Yokohama Avid H4S $69 500R
                      BFG Traction T/A HR $72 440R
                      Pirelli P6000 Sport Veloce $73 320R
                      Nitto NT 460 $55 460R

                      195/60

                      Nitto NT 460 $53 460R
                      Falken Ziex ZE-512 $55 420R
                      Yokohama Avid T4 $58 420R
                      Dunlop Qualifier TR $60 440R
                      Yokohama Avid H4S $64 500R
                      BFG Traction T/A HR $67 440R
                      Dunlop SP Sport A2 $68 420R
                      Continental Touring CH95 $69 360R
                      Pirelli P6000 Sport Veloce $69 320R

                      195/55

                      Yokohama AVS ES100 $68 280R
                      Nitto NT 450 $70 300R
                      Falken Ziex ZE-512 $72 420R
                      Dunlop SP Sport FM901 $74 200R
                      Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 $74 340R

                      195/50

                      Hankook Ventus HRII $54 340R
                      Nitto NT 450 $54 300R
                      Falken Ziex ZE-512 $57 420R
                      Dunlop SP Sport FM901 $64 200R
                      Yokohama AVS ES100 $65 280R
                      Yokohama Avid T4 $74 420R

                      205/55

                      Nitto NT 450 $72 300R
                      Hankook Ventus K102 $74 220R
                      Falken Ziex ZE-512 $74 420R
                      Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 $79 340R

                      205/50

                      Hankook Ventus HRII H405 $58 340R
                      Falken Ziex ZE-512 $60 340R
                      Nitto NT 450 $60 300R
                      Dunlop Qualifier TR $66 440R
                      Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 $72 340R
                      Falken Azenis Sport $78 200R

                      You know you love me.
                      Last edited by GRiDRaceTech; 04-14-2004, 10:50 AM.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by GRiDRaceTech
                        You know you love me.
                        yes i do!

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                        • #13
                          Good info, thanks.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Chas
                            Good info, thanks.
                            Yes.

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                            • #15
                              Hey Jun, check your pm's. just sent ya one

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