Hey Guys, I'm VERY close on getting a set of 17X9.5 Torque Thrust II's....and I really have no idea on what brand/size of tires to get. I don't want the tire place to jip me on some crappy thin tires. Anyone have any idea? I'm going to be getting anywhere between $50,000-$100,000 dollars...so any ides/suggestions would be very helpful. Thanks

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IMO, 275/40/17 BFG KDW would be perfect.

 

Thats a lot of money....

 

humm wow that is a lot of money.. i just hope its from the lottery and not from a family. BFG's or Nitto's seem to be the best out there.

 

I don't know if Nittos are the best out there but I really love my 450s on my 16s. I highly favor them over Kuhmos. I also like the NItto 555 series too, and I also like Toyo tires.

 

$50,000 - $100,000......

I would go with some Pirelli PZero tires, expensive but hey, it's not like you are going to break the bank purchasing them......

 

I'm getting that much because I was in an accident about 1 year ago in my old 84 Z28 Camaro (1992 Z clone) an old lady hit me in the rear...totaled my car...and I'm left with 5% disability in my back. I should really even be getting more cash.....cause I can't even hardly lift over like 35-40 lbs. I haven't gotten any of the money yet...but....my lawyer said I'll be getting it shortly

 

I agree, but if you live in a snowy area, I'd roll with the KDW-S version, it is a better tire for rain and snow. I love my set. I'll be buying them over and over until they stop making them.

 

By the way, the Nittos are not at all meant for snow, although I do drive them in snow on occassion, which makes for some interesting driving techniques. Lol, if money is not a big issues, get a set of tires for winter on old rims and get a more drag style tire for the dry seasons.

 

Thanks for all of the suggestions so far guys....I forgot to mention that I don't drive it in the winter or when it's really cold or anything...

 

Damn, a lot of choices. With that cash I say any tires you want...

 

i got goodyear eagle hp's, i personally dont like them, they are noisy, and there z rated, wear like a foam shoe. i got maybe 10K on them and there less than half tread, and i dont burn out or anything, they just wear horrible.

 

Ever thought about putting a little bit of that cash towards rehab?!?!? Anyways hope youre not spending 50 grand on tires thats a lot of money

 

Nitto 550 drag radials 275/40/17 rear
and
Nitto 555 streets 255/45/17 front

 

I have 17x8 torq-thrusts on my bird, and run 255/45zr17 dayton daytona zr tires, Hook up great, and get good treadwear, with a 9.5 i would go 275/40.

 

That's sounding pretty mighty fine to me too :lala:

 

275/40-17 Firestone Firehawk sz50ep

 

yup yup

 

Yo Shawn, don't go with the Pirelli's. That's what I have on the 1LE, I'm not impressed with them at all. Go with the BFGoodrich KWD tires. Sell me your old wheels!

 

275/40 pilot sports y rated if money is no object or if you don't want to spend that amount the toyo proxie t1-s y rated is a really good tire. they both work alot better then the others mentioned and have a really aggressive yet useful tread pattern.

 

Ok....is it alright to post this picture? Is it relevant enough? I want to show some of these people what my car will look like with the Torque Thrust II's.

 

If the car is only used in good weather, get the BFG G-Force T/A KD.
KDW is really good as well and is about $100 cheaper.
KDWS are not great for performance on dry ground, decent all season tire, but lacks in dry performance.

I have plenty of experience with the KDW tire.

 

255/45 back , 9.5 in front is to wide imo

 

Does anyone else 9.5 is going to be to wide for the front? The reason I tought 9.5's would be ok is because a friend of mine just got a set of the SLP's 17X9.5's for his B4C all around and they fit and look great.....

 

yeah, people run the firehawk 9.5'' rims and seem to do ok

 

The Firehawk wheel has the perfect backspacing , it only rubs at full lock.