Best tires for around 400rwhp

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  • turboeta
    E30 Addict
    • Aug 2007
    • 571

    #1

    Best tires for around 400rwhp

    I'm about to buy some new tires before I swap in the M50 turbo...I'm gonna still be using the stock weaves for now...so I'm thinking right around a 215...I would like to get decent traction but not go with a full out DR. Any suggestions?

    635csi Euro/Alpina B7S
  • Zya8187
    Advanced Member
    • May 2007
    • 195

    #2
    with 400 HP and a 6.5" wheel you have no hope just get a nice sticky tire and hope you get traction by 3rd. :D

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    • turboeta
      E30 Addict
      • Aug 2007
      • 571

      #3
      Originally posted by Zya8187
      with 400 HP and a 6.5" wheel you have no hope just get a nice sticky tire and hope you get traction by 3rd. :D
      Yeah pretty much, maybe put some cinder blocks in the trunk:p

      Maybe I'll try to find some 4x100 steelies...that are like 8"

      635csi Euro/Alpina B7S

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      • Erik
        R3V Elite
        • Oct 2005
        • 5370

        #4
        Originally posted by turboeta
        Yeah pretty much, maybe put some cinder blocks in the trunk:p

        Maybe I'll try to find some 4x100 steelies...that are like 8"
        What you're talking about is Diamond Racing Steelies. They are all over Vortex. they come in 15x8 et0 which is perfect for a racecar with a moderate drop and some nasty wide low profile tires.


        -Erik
        '16 Focus 2.0L - '99 Protegé DX 1.6L POS (Sold) - '87 4runner 22R-E (Sold) - '86 Schwarz S50 (Sold) - '02 WRX Wagon (sold) - '07 Impreza 2.5i (sold) - '91 Alpine M52 (Sold) - '89 Alpine 325is (Sold)


        Originally posted by 87e30
        I just want to dance with some beezies

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        • turboeta
          E30 Addict
          • Aug 2007
          • 571

          #5
          No 4 lug?

          635csi Euro/Alpina B7S

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          • Erik
            R3V Elite
            • Oct 2005
            • 5370

            #6
            Originally posted by turboeta
            No 4 lug?
            Yes they have 4x100

            Sorry, THIS is the wheel you're looking for.

            -Erik
            '16 Focus 2.0L - '99 Protegé DX 1.6L POS (Sold) - '87 4runner 22R-E (Sold) - '86 Schwarz S50 (Sold) - '02 WRX Wagon (sold) - '07 Impreza 2.5i (sold) - '91 Alpine M52 (Sold) - '89 Alpine 325is (Sold)


            Originally posted by 87e30
            I just want to dance with some beezies

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            • turboeta
              E30 Addict
              • Aug 2007
              • 571

              #7
              Decided to try out some g-Force T/A Drag Radials 215/60/14.....only $95 a piece :)

              635csi Euro/Alpina B7S

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              • e30s52
                R3V Elite
                • Oct 2007
                • 5235

                #8
                good choice. i will be running those for my s52

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                • backtrail69
                  R3V Elite
                  • Jul 2005
                  • 4471

                  #9
                  I have 225 Hankook RS2s with only 330 whp with NO traction in 1st and 2nd. You won't find traction..
                  :: PNW Crew ::
                  '87 325 4dr, '74 2002

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                  • Dave McLaren
                    E30 Addict
                    • Jul 2006
                    • 593

                    #10
                    Best tires for around 400rwhp

                    ...cheap tires. You'll need a lot of 'em. ;- )
                    Present BMWs: E30 325iC, E39 540 Sport 6-speed, E60 M5 SMG

                    E30 Cabrio Turbo Project

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                    • turboeta
                      E30 Addict
                      • Aug 2007
                      • 571

                      #11
                      Changed my mind on this, and spent a little bit more money

                      Mickey Thompson ET Street Radials



                      $159 each

                      635csi Euro/Alpina B7S

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                      • Mystikal
                        Moderator
                        Wheel Fitment Expert
                        • Nov 2003
                        • 9602

                        #12
                        I like where this is going. Pack an entire spare driveline, haha.

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                        • e30_325es
                          E30 Fanatic
                          • Feb 2005
                          • 1249

                          #13
                          You might want to try some Toyo RA-1's in a 225/50r14 (I think that's the size they are, either that or a 45 series). Very sticky, and they have 8/32 of tread, so they won't wear out that fast.
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