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Old 07-31-2018, 03:22 PM   #3
Yellow Jacket
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Thumbs up Re: 275/40r17 or 315/35r17 which is better for overall performance on rear?

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Originally Posted by AlloyPony View Post
I think tire selection is more important than tire size.

I ran 315/35 Mickey Thompson Street Comps on my '01 and they would spin like crazy unless it was a 90 degree day outside. Hated those tires.

Now I'm running 315/35 Nitto Motivo on the Mach and they hook up regardless of temperature. They just grab the road and go. The width seems to help grab the pavement. On the 245/45 tires it would spin and squeal a lot. Now it squats and takes off.
Thanks very much for the input, that is a tire I hadn't considered.
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