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azndoc · 12-05-2009, 10:58 PM

Fronts AD07 done and done

dub40sx · 12-05-2009, 11:05 PM

You can get 225/40/18s in great tires, just not in a 35 series.

Side note, maf sensor randomly decideing to stop working = not owners fault usually. Im assuming it had something to do with the nearly 20 year old sensor but no biggy, I got another one on it and its good to go.

Clif notes:

-595ss suck on fronts, especially 215/35/18
-no one makes a sticky tire in 225/35/18
-Star Specs are a gift from baby jesus himself

Decision made.

Lock this bitch up

Dousan_PG · 12-06-2009, 10:57 AM

I'm just very direct
over the Internet it comes off rude
Oh well
I've been in that boat too. But I was smart: 15" tires. Keep out of 17/18 land until your finances/job is good

kris · 12-06-2009, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dousan_PG

I'm just very direct
over the Internet it comes off rude
Oh well
I've been in that boat too. But I was smart: 15" tires. Keep out of 17/18 land until your finances/job is good

Works for me-now i know how to take your words. For me its not that I have to eat Ramen to afford my car fix I simply have to bust my ass to afford it so, waste not want not if you know what I mean.

Maybe I just had a freak set of RSR's--either way my mind is made up.

Marcus · 12-17-2009, 11:20 PM

yokohama s.drives are available in 215 and 225 35-18s. IIRC last time i saw tommy's car it had s.drives. as far as available brands in those sizes, ive used fk452s and s.drives in 225/35s and the yokos were far better. they also gripped surprisingly well for being mounted on 10s.

btw, billwatcher runs 215/35s on his 18x10s up front. he drifts on them, ask him what brand and how he likes it.

a friend of mine runs 215/35s. with knuckles he scrapes the wheel lip while drifting at full lock. super small sidewalls. consider that too

but dousan is abso fucking lutely right. set your car up properly, then make necessary changes accordingly. you should do some research. not to be an asshole, but does your skill level require a really grippy tire up front? id think not due to the question at hand. obviously a 215 will not provide much grip. but there's also a reason that size isnt made in a higher performance tire.

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azndoc Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 43 Posts: 9,487 Trader Rating: (47) Rides Gallery: azndoc Feedback Score: 47 reviews	Fronts AD07 done and done

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dub40sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Age: 38 Posts: 737 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	You can get 225/40/18s in great tires, just not in a 35 series. Side note, maf sensor randomly decideing to stop working = not owners fault usually. Im assuming it had something to do with the nearly 20 year old sensor but no biggy, I got another one on it and its good to go. Clif notes: -595ss suck on fronts, especially 215/35/18 -no one makes a sticky tire in 225/35/18 -Star Specs are a gift from baby jesus himself Decision made. Lock this bitch up

12-17-2009, 11:20 PM	#5
Marcus Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Age: 37 Posts: 2,087 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	yokohama s.drives are available in 215 and 225 35-18s. IIRC last time i saw tommy's car it had s.drives. as far as available brands in those sizes, ive used fk452s and s.drives in 225/35s and the yokos were far better. they also gripped surprisingly well for being mounted on 10s. btw, billwatcher runs 215/35s on his 18x10s up front. he drifts on them, ask him what brand and how he likes it. a friend of mine runs 215/35s. with knuckles he scrapes the wheel lip while drifting at full lock. super small sidewalls. consider that too but dousan is abso fucking lutely right. set your car up properly, then make necessary changes accordingly. you should do some research. not to be an asshole, but does your skill level require a really grippy tire up front? id think not due to the question at hand. obviously a 215 will not provide much grip. but there's also a reason that size isnt made in a higher performance tire.