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01-29-2003, 06:25 AM

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FCmaniac

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Originally Posted by Infini IV' date='Jan 22 2003, 02:21 AM

Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 aren't anywhere as good as I expected. Let me just say I really like drifting, and I'm not too bad at it myself.... My setup I use for drifting is 712 in the BACK and Dunlop SP8000 for the front. The 712 give me a good enough exit speed for drifting, while not having the insane grip a lot of the more grippier tires have. The SP8000 were a LOT better at Buttonwillow Raceway for me than the 712's.

I heard the new Kumho MX is pretty good... also the Yokohama ES100's are pretty good too. Then I also hear S03's are a great performance tire, though the wear isn't so great. The S02 is very grippy, but at the limits, they don't seem to be so stable. If you're running low profile (maybe anything under 45 series) I really recommend Bridgstone S03. Many people I know have had a lot of success with these tires.

Ifini, if you're really into drifting, you may want to upgrade your rear sway bar and leave the front one alone or get adjustable end links, that should help... just a thought.

01-31-2003, 12:12 AM

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rx7machine

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BFG KDWS. and I have a set of 245-45-16 BFG KDW for the back but they were on for 1 week then I put my 555R's on for racing one day and I have never took them off since. I wanted a tire that could steer me throough trouble in case I was ever caught in the rain/snow because my Nitto's aint gonna help any.

I thought about the Nitto 555R's, but not too sure.. My car is going to be a street car with the occasional trip to the drag strip. I'm looking for some tires that have a great grip, but with good traction in rain.. if that's actually possible.. Would it be best to use, say the 555R's in the rear and a good rain/dry tire for the front? Any suggestions? thanks.