New wheels/tires - what do you recommend?

[Raven]

Ok... it's time for some new rims and tires for Raven. I am thinking bigs and littles and would like some feedback from you on this idea.

Also, I am staying with 275/60-15s for the moment but would consider other recommendations.

My car is a solid mid-11 second street car with occasional visits to the track (no track time in the last few years - the car has just been on the street). However, I think it's capable of a very high 10 sec with the right tuning and good driving.

The mods include a bigger turbo, MPE stock location intercooler, Razor's progressive Alky kit, etc... plus all the basic upgrades (hot wire, walbro 340 M, etc...) and has a 3200 stall converter with a trans massage by Janis in Akron.

I want decent looks as well as lightness and performance. So - give me your latest recommendations for rims & tires (Drag Radials only on the back - Nittos?) to consider and what I should steer clear of?

I've currently been running the Nitto 555s and love them.

 

[Red Regal T]

I can't recommend any wheels, but I'm pretty sure that Mickey Thompson drag radials are the way to go. They have basically made Nittos obsolete. You might look into that.

 

[toofastforyou]

I just bought a set of Billet Specialties "Street Lites" 15"x7" for the front with the stock tire size (P215-65-15) and some 15"x10" rears with 275-60-15's.

Claude. :smile:

 

[SNOWBIRD]

I just ordered some BS streetlites ,it wasnt my first choice but i found that many of the wheel manufactures where up to 2 months back order and i was fed up of surfing the net and trying to find the right look and backspace...If you like the streetlites call larry hodge,, best price ..check internet

 

[GNVYUS 1]

Billet Specialties look pretty cool and are really light, Nittos are great for all around driving and not worrying about rain. If you're not a rain driver, the Mickeys are the way I'd go.

 

[Raven]

Definitely not a rain driver by choice but since I do not trailer the car, running into a shower is a possibility I guess.

I have Nittos on the car for several years and have no complaints.

I do like the big/little look. Any recommendations on front wheels tires if I go that route?