mboben Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Looking for new tires on my modified 08 GT500 Convertible. Currently putting 593 rwhp and 591 lb/tq. Can't get tires to hook up. Goodyear F1 not making it anymore with this new output. 2 questions for anybody who can help me out: 1) how big a tire can I put on the stock wheel that came with the car and (305, 315 etc..) 2) Nitto's or MT? I am not a drag racer, nor will I be going to the track. However, want to be able to ge rid wheel hop and tire spin (will be getting UCA and LCA a little later) Thanks for all your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrawkit Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Nitto's for the street...I run extreme 555 all round on stock rims......M/T's D/R's for the track 305's Mine is also a 08...Good luck........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mboben Posted November 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Thanks for your reply... can I go to 315 in Nitto's with stock wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 (edited) I just did the Shelby Anti-Wheel Hop Rear Control Arm relocation brackets and got rid of the wheel hop completely. Much cheaper and just as effective as changing the LCA and UCA. And easier to do... http://www.shelbysto...s5ma-3000-a.htm I also have Nitto Invo's for the street. Hoosier R6's for the track Edited November 22, 2012 by jerseygator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrawkit Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 hi Jeresygator.....Did u just install the relocat bracket and left the stock lca'??? also what do you think/know about the Shelby aluminum 1 piece D/S with a cost of only $799????? Thxs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 hi Jeresygator.....Did u just install the relocat bracket and left the stock lca'??? also what do you think/know about the Shelby aluminum 1 piece D/S with a cost of only $799????? Thxs B Yes... I kept the stock LCA's. I don't have any experience with Shelby's 1 piece driveshaft. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 We've had a great response from customers with our 1 piece D/S. Lose some rotating weight and increase strength in an easy bolt-on. The quality has shown to be top-notch. Jer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrawkit Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 JER Thsx for posting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT-RON Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 My 07 is making 625 to the wheels. My stock tires are totally worthless. If I keep my OEM wheels and not go to a 20" set up I'll probably turn to Nitto's all the way around in OEM size. Nitto makes a 285/40-18 555R as well as an NT05R. Nitto also makes a standard 555 extreme in 255/45-18. I'd be careful about running a tire too big for your stock wheels. One, the recommended width my not be suitable, and two, too much sidewall can kill the appearance. A 305/45 is almost 2" taller than your stock OEM tires and a 315/40 is a full inch taller than your stock OEM tire. http://www.nittotire.com/Tire/nt05r#size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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