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Correct tires for SRT8

Discussion in 'Rims and Tires' started by NetNathan, Dec 29, 2007.

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  1. Dec 30, 2007 #21
    Carlos Garza

    Carlos Garza Full Access Member

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    I just bought a set of Nitto INVO tires. I have the 275/40R20 on the back and 245/45R20 in front.

    Do any of you guys know what the rating for this tires is?
     
  2. Dec 30, 2007 #22
    Bud

    Bud GG EVO IX MR

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    Performance Rating: WY
    Treadwear: W=260, Y=220
    Traction: AA
    Temperature: A
     
  3. Dec 30, 2007 #23
    StevoSRT

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    now that people have had a little while to put a few miles on these tires...are the people running them still liking them?
     
  4. Dec 30, 2007 #24
    Bud

    Bud GG EVO IX MR

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    I have 4500 miles on mine and still love the Vredestein's.
     
  5. Dec 30, 2007 #25
    NetNathan

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    They have a good wear rating also at 280. Juts hard enough to break loose kind of easy.

    We will be happier with harder tires...not because we are sacrificing traction a little......thye are easier TO SMOKE! And the irony of it....there goes the reason for expecting longer tread life.
     
  6. Dec 30, 2007 #26
    Bud

    Bud GG EVO IX MR

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    Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta

    The Vredesteins don't break loose very easy. If the temp is above 45 degrees I'll get about a half second worth of spin off the line. If its below 45 degrees, once I do a burnout and get a little heat in them I still have a hard time spinning them. These tires handle second to none in the turns. Very confidence inspiring tires.
     
  7. Dec 30, 2007 #27
    JRSVIPR

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    Lots of good info here,Thanks guy's.I would like to try the Vredesteins,But i do not see that they make my size. 305/40/22
     
  8. Dec 30, 2007 #28
    Bud

    Bud GG EVO IX MR

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    Yep...295/30/22 is the widest that would fit, but probably not tall enough.
     
  9. Dec 30, 2007 #29
    NetNathan

    NetNathan Not the Momma

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    Bud...
    You went from a 255/50/20 to a 275/40/20...
    Could you tell much diff in tire height between 50 and 40?
    Vredestein makes a wicked 315/35/20, but I wonder if a 35 will look too small.
    Seeing these real thin tires seems like a lot harder ride and I think a 35 is probably getting to thin.
     
  10. Dec 30, 2007 #30
    SRT8U

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    I think the V's and the Falkens are the best bet if you want a nice handling sticky high speed rated tire that has a god tread life. I get the same 60 ft times w my Falkens as I did w my F1's and they handle awesome on the reoad course.
     
  11. Dec 30, 2007 #31
    NetNathan

    NetNathan Not the Momma

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    Do the Falkens have a rib for protecting the rims?
    I don't think the Veredsteins do. The rim on my F1's is not very good.
     
  12. Dec 30, 2007 #32
    Bud

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    The Vredesteins have a really nice rib to protect the rims. I'll post some pics.
     
  13. Dec 30, 2007 #33
    NetNathan

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    Sometimes I think I will just go to 19". Seems like a lot more wheel and tire choices.
     
  14. Dec 30, 2007 #34
    Bud

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    Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta "rim protector"
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  15. Dec 31, 2007 #35
    SRT8U

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    The Falkens do but it is no where near as much protection as the F1's had IMO, but I havent have any issues with them so far
     
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