tires for drifting

drifter92 — 2009-10-06T18:55:59-08:00

i agree, some of the people i know that were at the last drift event had horrible understeer with 18's on a s14

Re: (drifter92)

starkos14 — 2009-10-06T10:07:17-08:00

good points but remember, low pro tires are good to a point up front. a lot of guys are running too low pro tires on 18s up front and have lots if understeer issue. anything sticky and wide, up front is a must. i prefer 245/40/17(17x9 wheel) up front. never any problems with understeer.

Re: (Joe)

drifter92 — 2009-10-03T08:04:31-08:00

Quote, originally posted by Joe raquo;

federals dont last any longer than most other tires.

federal and maxxis are both great, but the life isnt any greater.

Compared to used tires, Federals aren't much more expensive and they last 3 or 4 times as long. I get used tires for $30 and they are always old and the tread tears away from the core in just a couple runs with 160HP, I had a Federal 595 and a Kunho Ecsta on a pair of wheels and the federal still had tread and the Kumho was showing cords.

The way i see it, even for the cost, new tires make your drifting easily consistent and easy to control your car.

For the front of the car, get some quality tires preferably low profile if you can and not a stock boo boo wheel.
I recently ran some 17"x7" with used 225/45 tires and they were completely amazing compared to a 15"x6.5" stock wheel with a 195/60/15 that i used before.

Re: (ashibah83)

Chris28 — 2009-09-26T12:52:21-08:00

I just bought some nankangs for pretty cheap, but they are on my good wheels so I probably won't be drifting with them. My last set of federals lasted a while, about a year of street driving (a few burnouts lol) and then about 5 laps on the track.

Most people I know run Federal 595's.

Re: (oki slide)

ashibah83 — 2009-09-25T20:38:00-08:00

Dunlop DZ-101 Star Spec all around......

Re: (s13_maJiK)

oki slide — 2009-09-24T21:57:58-08:00

front: federal rsr
rear:nankangs or achilles atrs. both throw a good amount of smoke

s13_maJiK — 2009-07-03T15:50:43-08:00

just make sure your running nice tires up front.
Bad front tires with good rear tires=understeer like a b****

Last sunday I was running used s-drives on the front and new RT-615's on the rear and was understeering like a b**** even. Swapped the fronts and rear still ran into it a bit. Then switched to proxes up front and crap in the rear, worked like butter. I was real surprised I was understeering with the new RT's up front.

wwstall — 2009-07-02T21:49:28-08:00

im using yokohama Advan Neova (ADO7) up front and eco tires in the rear. The Neova is a great drift tire.(ADO7) are maiking way for the new (ADO8) which should be just as good.

Re: (drifter92)

Joe — 2009-06-27T19:59:53-08:00

federals dont last any longer than most other tires.

federal and maxxis are both great, but the life isnt any greater.

drifter92 — 2009-06-27T19:27:01-08:00

I am tired of burning through used tires in just a few runs...I went to an event and ran through 2 sets of rear tires and 1 front TOO QUICK
I am going to start getting only Federal SS595's, every pro-am guy there was using the federals and this guy in a beastin' a** 350Z only used 2 sets of Federal SS595 rear tires the whole day

arcadia — 2008-06-23T16:51:45-08:00

do any here pay attention to tire wear rating? i usually get 400AA or better but just wonder if any bother with this?

Re: (naed240sx)

Chukidori — 2008-05-14T12:25:23-08:00

Quote, originally posted by naed240sx raquo;

WERD.

One thing you didn't mention that I am sure you meant to:

Running crappy rear tires also sucks because they don't grip as well. You have to take corners wider and slower because of them, and often end up swinging so wide that you loose a good line. This problem has plagued me at my last few events, but I can't afford good tires yet, so I'm just trying to make it work.

Just like in racing, The symptom of going wide is early apexing. If oyu know you are going to be wide, You should start your drift earlier , therefore hitting the apex later in your drift.

Re: tires for drifting (driftnslide1)

thefro526 — 2008-05-13T18:51:44-08:00

If you go to some tire places they will let you have tires that their throwing away for free. A lot of the time they have to pay to get them removed so some places will let you have them. I know there's a place by me that does a lot of tire work and the just have a Big A** dumpster that they fill up with tires and then it gets taken away on some occasions. Or you can always ask all of your friends/family if they're getting new tires and take their old ones if they're the right size.

Re: tires for drifting (Nismodude_69)

driftnslide1 — 2008-05-13T15:09:08-08:00

nobody really asked what size rim you are useing? or how much power

Re: (Greddy323)

916drifter — 2008-04-18T09:44:23-08:00

direzza dz101 in the rear... if my single cam can kill them in one event, dual cams wont have any problems.

Re: (Kamin)

Greddy323 — 2008-04-10T09:01:28-08:00

Quote, originally posted by Kamin raquo;

i win, i get new ones for free.

me too, me too

Re: tires for drifting (Nismodude_69)

driftnslide1 — 2008-03-26T21:22:09-08:00

if you can afford them you are really gonna want the best tires you can get. the better the tirethe faster the drift(as long as you have matching # hp) i put pixie dust on my tires for added grip cause its cheaper than using expencive ones

Re: (D3stro)

starkos14 — 2008-03-10T23:23:11-08:00

Quote, originally posted by D3stro raquo;

I steal used tires at night at some garages.

just ask and make a deal with garages, that way, no headaches later. plus, they are usually still free

Re: (xckid)

D3stro — 2008-03-09T12:05:38-08:00

I steal used tires at night at some garages.

xckid — 2008-03-08T12:22:57-08:00

I so far lt;3 falken 512's up front great traction when sidewayz ...so far the best junk tires ive used in the rear...are potenza's RE series :D the let loose quick but yet you got control sideways

Re: tires for drifting (dcmxsa)

angel — 2008-02-25T11:22:36-08:00

i like using on my camaro is sum falkens but when im broke sum good ol doughnut tires r fun to burn off

Re: tires for drifting (Slappy)

dcmxsa — 2008-02-13T18:52:53-08:00

Dunlop direzza's FTW... they grip really nice, dont chunk up, and they smoke alot.

Re: tires for drifting (ripracer)

Slappy — 2008-02-13T14:23:14-08:00

If you are just starting out , use crap tires. Once you get better , you will need more grip wich means better tires

Re: tires for drifting (antiguru)

ripracer — 2008-02-13T11:01:40-08:00

I'll be driving about my 7th event this weekend, and I agree on the nicer tires thing. I try to spend about 30-50 a tire for like new, used tires. I typically look for the same size 225/45r17 and something with a decent grip.

but I can't lie I just spent $40 bucks on 4 crap tires that I'm going to burn up at a new oval I'm trying out tomorrow night. Might get paid to do demos there.

Re: tires for drifting (Nismodude_69)

antiguru — 2008-02-11T11:38:41-08:00

Quote, originally posted by Nismodude_69 raquo;

what would be the best type of tires for drifting

the cheapest kind possible =p

BuudWeizErr — 2008-02-08T13:42:30-08:00

junkyard tires are the way to go if you are just learning. after you start getting really good, you need to be burning the new tire labels off.

it's one of the best ways to start getting really consistent. it's nice because you know what to expect and how they are going to react.

i loved azenis st115's with all my heart, but i've been out for a while, i don't know what you whippersnappers are using these days.

Re: (Slappy)

Joe — 2008-01-31T10:14:15-08:00

just lurking around

Re: (Kamin)

Slappy — 2008-01-31T00:51:58-08:00

Quote, originally posted by Kamin raquo;

i win, i get new ones for free.

Damn , where the hell have you been?

Re: (xckid)

Joe — 2008-01-30T23:21:01-08:00

i win, i get new ones for free.

Re: (ViperSRT10)

xckid — 2008-01-30T23:00:27-08:00

Quote, originally posted by ViperSRT10 raquo;

I get my tires from a local junk yard for 15 bucks a piece

i win lol i get mine for 10 bucks a pop

Re: (Yangs S14)

Drifter S — 2008-01-30T20:28:18-08:00

i get mine from work.. i got a job at a wheel shop so i could get all the free tires i could ever want..lol..

but seriously.. when the time comes and for competition a good tire works wonders.. i like falken 512s and hankook ventus.. wynstars are cheap and awesome too. sumitomo htr 200 is a good one.. all those are cheap tires that offer good grip but still manageable to keep sliding.

Re: (25drift)

Yangs S14 — 2008-01-30T19:04:38-08:00

federal 595's

and i agree naed240sx

Re: (ViperSRT10)

25drift — 2008-01-30T13:59:46-08:00

Quote, originally posted by ViperSRT10 raquo;

I get my tires from a local junk yard for 15 bucks a piece

yep that is the best idea

Re: (Frank@TotalFunction)

starkos14 — 2007-01-15T09:34:24-08:00

i had a set of michilin's i couldnt destroy. i had to sit and do a burnout for 3 minutes, stopped, then the tire finally melted. normally i go through a pair in 20 min, these were very consistant with traction too.

Re: (ViperSRT10)

Frank@TotalFunction — 2006-08-23T15:47:51-08:00

The new Falken 452's work pretty good for drift. Our driver ran them at Drift Fury in Atlanta and he liked them. He had been running on ST115's until they quit making them. The 452's are a little grippier.

Direzza's work very well too.

ViperSRT10 — 2006-08-22T21:03:37-08:00

Well I have an open diff so it realy doesn't matter if I run good tires or not lol

Re: (Kamin)

naed240sx — 2006-08-22T18:44:54-08:00

Quote, originally posted by Kamin raquo;

that works great while you are learning. once you start getting good you will realize a cheap used tire SUCKS. they are incredibly inconsistent, dont last long and generally suck all around

when you start having prolonged drifts (10+ seconds) you will realize what i mean by inconsistent. all of a sudden they can eithre GAIN or LOOSE traction almost instantly. ive had both happen and it can honestly be dangerous. if your speeds are up and you are going around a corner with no runoff or "out" if things get out of control bad things can happen if you spin or catch traction.

its all about prefrence and your budget. my tire WAS the Falken Azenis ST115 but they are no longer made. Ive also run on Hankook's and a plethora of other tires.

as a noob tires dont mean anything, just get the cheapest you can. get 5 good events under your belt then start worrying about what tires to run.

WERD.

One thing you didn't mention that I am sure you meant to:

240DRFT — 2006-08-22T18:40:35-08:00

is he asking front or rear or both? But i agree to just get ****ty tires in the rear. Get some good tires in the front though.

BuLLeTdrift — 2006-08-21T22:45:58-08:00

i still run poop tires in the rear, but i understand what kamin means.

I tried Azenis RT-615s up front and Dunlop Direzzas in the rear and that worked out GREAT. but for the most part, i still run econ tires cuz they're cheaper.

Re: (Kamin)

Nismodude_69 — 2006-08-21T13:04:39-08:00

i might just end up buying hoosiers

Re: (ViperSRT10)

Joe — 2006-08-21T10:14:09-08:00

Quote, originally posted by ViperSRT10 raquo;

I get my tires from a local junk yard for 15 bucks a piece

that works great while you are learning. once you start getting good you will realize a cheap used tire SUCKS. they are incredibly inconsistent, dont last long and generally suck all around

its all about prefrence and your budget. my tire WAS the Falken Azenis ST115 but they are no longer made. Ive also run on Hankook's and a plethora of other tires.

as a noob tires dont mean anything, just get the cheapest you can. get 5 good events under your belt then start worrying about what tires to run.

ViperSRT10 — 2006-08-19T17:48:24-08:00

I get my tires from a local junk yard for 15 bucks a piece

tires for drifting

Nismodude_69 — 2006-08-19T17:25:23-08:00

what would be the best type of tires for drifting