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My PS2's are down to about 10% anyways so I ordered a set of 315x30x18 MT Street Radial II's to throw on the CCW's. I'm putting L5 flairs on the rear quarters this winter anyways and ordering some 13 wide inch Classics and 345 street tires.
If I really hate them I can always sell them.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/WKMCD/672-radial_b.jpg
Let us know what you think when you get them on, Looks like a Nice Footprint!
Woohoo, when we tearing the azz off the cruiser? :above:
Woohoo, when we tearing the azz off the cruiser? :above:
Air them up and extreme traction shouldn't be an issue. Just hoping they don't kill the handling completely. Pretty thick sidewall on the II's.
Very cool, I wish I needed some of those.
Very cool, I wish I needed some of those.
Program that shot to come on in 1st gear and you will. :D
Program that shot to come on in 1st gear and you will. :D
:yesnod::cheers::yesnod:
My PS2's are down to about 10% anyways so I ordered a set of 315x30x18 MT Street Radial II's to throw on the CCW's. I'm putting L5 flairs on the rear quarters this winter anyways and ordering some 13 wide inch Classics and 345 street tires.
If I really hate them I can always sell them.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/WKMCD/672-radial_b.jpg
If you really hate them I'm sure I know someone who will buy them.:D
allthrottleandsomebottle
11-22-2010, 8:11am
They are VERY stable IMHO at high speed and cornering as I had these on the vert and drove them 50+ miles one way to the track many times.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/photopost/direct_data/1222/2008_MACC_race_4_158.JPG
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/photopost/direct_data/1222/yard_sale_128.JPG
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/photopost/direct_data/1222/medium/2000_vert_128.JPG
My 97' was on the lift so I never got tho try them on that before I sold them
Jeff bought them on the wheels so he can speak to them as well.
The PS2 replacment Pilot Super Sports I just tested in Dubai are at least as sticky as the RA1s I run on the street now.
Sneaks
11-24-2010, 12:46am
They are VERY stable IMHO at high speed and cornering as I had these on the vert and drove them 50+ miles one way to the track many times.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/photopost/direct_data/1222/2008_MACC_race_4_158.JPG
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/photopost/direct_data/1222/yard_sale_128.JPG
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/photopost/direct_data/1222/medium/2000_vert_128.JPG
My 97' was on the lift so I never got tho try them on that before I sold them
Jeff bought them on the wheels so he can speak to them as well.
The PS2 replacment Pilot Super Sports I just tested in Dubai are at least as sticky as the RA1s I run on the street now.
Your pink fingernail polish goes well with the yellow vert. :rofl:
:thumbs:
What's the story with the L5's Kev? You having them put on, or gonna need help hangin' em?
Your pink fingernail polish goes well with the yellow vert. :rofl:
:thumbs:
What's the story with the L5's Kev? You having them put on, or gonna need help hangin' em?
I found a friend of a friend that does great custom painting. I'll order them up next week and plan on the install in January. We'll fit them and take them to the painter along with a headlight cover for match.
Of course, your help is always welcome and appreciated.
I found a friend of a friend that does great custom painting. I'll order them up next week and plan on the install in January. We'll fit them and take them to the painter along with a headlight cover for match.
Of course, your help is always welcome and appreciated.
You got it. Have sandpaper and filler, will travel. Now, where did I put that angle grinder, and sawzall.......:leaving:
:D
Lowcash
11-24-2010, 7:37am
You got it. Have sandpaper and filler, will travel. Now, where did I put that angle grinder, and sawzall.......:leaving:
:D
and band-aids. :lolsmile:
and band-aids. :lolsmile:
:rofl::rofl:
allthrottleandsomebottle
11-24-2010, 9:37am
Your pink fingernail polish goes well with the yellow vert. :rofl::thumbs:
You ain't the 1st to pine after the pink..........:D
You ain't the 1st to pine after the pink..........:D
Oh snap! :lolsmile: :rep:
Got the tires today. Very cool. They are very low profile for a 30. They look more like a 25. I'll get them mounted tomorrow. Can't wait to see how they work. The car was certainly fun to drive with the M&H slicks on it. :D
Got the 315x30x18 ET Street Radial II's on over the weekend and drove the car to work today. I was really hoping that these would solve the traction problems I had with the 315x30 Michelin PS2's. They definitely do that. It was 33 degrees out when I left the house this morning and the available traction was very good. They would spin most of the way through 1st but catch at the stop. 2nd gear was better with a little spin and 3rd was a chirp and then stick. The Michelins would spin all the way through 3rd.
Now the bad news. At 32lbs the tires feel like they have 15lbs in them around corners. The ride is not bad going down the highway and I have my car setup pretty stiff with coilovers and PFADT swaybars. Ramps and even quick lane changes is where you really notice these are NOT really viable street tires if you like to bend your car. The footing is very unsure at slightly better than medium speeds on long ramps. Certainly not confidence inspiring. They rut/seam steer more than the PS2's also on the highway. The ET II's are supposed to have stiffer sidewalls but I guess not stiff enough for my driving.
I guess there is no free lunch here. They are fine for driving to and from the track.
I'm going to air them up to 38lbs and see if there is any difference. I'll let you know.
Cobra4B
11-29-2010, 2:19pm
I'm really surprised you went with the MN12 and 3.42s in your car. You should have kept the MN6 and 3.42s or even went down in gear.
If you want traction and handing why not try a Nitto R2 or Toyo R888 or something similar?
I'm really surprised you went with the MN12 and 3.42s in your car. You should have kept the MN6 and 3.42s or even went down in gear.
If you want traction and handing why not try a Nitto R2 or Toyo R888 or something similar?
These things blow the R888's away as far as traction goes. I'll have to decide on a 345x18 tire. :D
allthrottleandsomebottle
11-30-2010, 8:08am
Cold temp make any tire tough to hook at my power level.........can see yours being worse :lolsmile:
I ran my MTs at 35psi hot on the road
I run the below on the back of my 97' with 18 x 12 HRE's for full time street duty, sticky tire and meant for carving :D
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/photopost/direct_data/1222/medium/4-3-07_Toyo_RA1_335-30-18s0004.jpg
You can always tub it and stuff a 345 in there but a 335 will give the same traction :yesnod:
Cold temp make any tire tough to hook at my power level.........can see yours being worse :lolsmile:
I ran my MTs at 35psi hot on the road
I run the below on the back of my 97' with 18 x 12 HRE's for full time street duty, sticky tire and meant for carving :D
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/photopost/direct_data/1222/medium/4-3-07_Toyo_RA1_335-30-18s0004.jpg
You can always tub it and stuff a 345 in there but a 335 will give the same traction :yesnod:
Or do L5 flares... :dance:
Sneaks
11-30-2010, 10:55am
Cold temp make any tire tough to hook at my power level.........can see yours being worse :lolsmile:
I ran my MTs at 35psi hot on the road
I run the below on the back of my 97' with 18 x 12 HRE's for full time street duty, sticky tire and meant for carving :D
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/photopost/direct_data/1222/medium/4-3-07_Toyo_RA1_335-30-18s0004.jpg
You can always tub it and stuff a 345 in there but a 335 will give the same traction :yesnod:
Or do L5 flares... :dance:
The Cruiser with a bigger, fatter arse? Oh hell yeah! :above: :o_o:
McLeod
11-30-2010, 12:32pm
So when do the M/T's go on sale?:lol:
So when do the M/T's go on sale?:lol:
Soon. I just ordered L5 flares and CCW 500's 18 front 19 rear with 345's. :o_o:
Cobra4B
11-30-2010, 12:59pm
Soon. I just ordered L5 flares and CCW 500's 18 front 19 rear with 345's. :o_o:
That'll look great. I think it'll be a nice change up from the flat black classics.
That'll look great. I think it'll be a nice change up from the flat black classics.
Mrs. WKMCD saw a set of chrome wheels on one if my friends cars and really liked them. I'll blame here when they come in. You're right though, it will be a nice change up. I think the 500's are more hot-rod than some of their other wheels.
Cobra4B
11-30-2010, 2:01pm
Rejex them good when you first get them and it should alleviate some of the polishing.
Soon. I just ordered L5 flares and CCW 500's 18 front 19 rear with 345's. :o_o:
I wonder how much (in diamonds) this purchase is going to cost.:lolsmile:
I wonder how much (in diamonds) this purchase is going to cost.:lolsmile:
It usually doubles the cost of mods.:o_o:
I already scheduled the cruise. :thumbs:
It usually doubles the cost of mods.:o_o:
I already scheduled the cruise. :thumbs:
If this cruise causes the the same havoc here as last years trip, I'm gonna :kick: the chit outa you. "Oh we got stuck in warm balmy weather because of the snow here." :slap:
:D
If this cruise causes the the same havoc here as last years trip, I'm gonna :kick: the chit outa you. "Oh we got stuck in warm balmy weather because of the snow here." :slap:
:D
I'm counting on you to make sure the lug nuts are tight...:yesnod:
Sneaks
11-30-2010, 11:07pm
I'm counting on you to make sure the lug nuts are tight...:yesnod:
OK, but I'm not sliding along the garage floor like those boys on tv do. :lol:
Funny thing........ever since then, I've double checked the lugs when I take a wheel off. :D
Funny thing........ever since then, I've double checked the lugs when I take a wheel off. :D
I only use a torque wrench to take them off and put them on now..:yesnod:
I never use my TW to take bolts/lugs/nuts off. I got bigger hammers for that. :D
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