| Quote, originally posted by ViperSRT10 » |
| I get my tires from a local junk yard for 15 bucks a piece |
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.
Post Title: Re: (Kamin)
Posted by: Nismodude_69 at 1:04 PM 8/21/2006
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.
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Posted by: 240DRFT at 6:40 PM 8/22/2006
| Quote, originally posted by Kamin » |
| 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:
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.
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Posted by: ViperSRT10 at 9:03 PM 8/22/2006
Direzza's work very well too.
Post Title: Re: (Frank@TotalFunction)
Posted by: starkos14 at 9:34 AM 1/15/2007
| Quote, originally posted by ViperSRT10 » |
| I get my tires from a local junk yard for 15 bucks a piece |
and i agree naed240sx
Post Title: Re: (Yangs S14)
Posted by: Drifter S at 8:28 PM 1/30/2008
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.
Post Title: Re: (ViperSRT10)
Posted by: xckid at 11:00 PM 1/30/2008
| Quote, originally posted by ViperSRT10 » |
| 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
Post Title: Re: (xckid)
Posted by: Joe at 11:21 PM 1/30/2008
| Quote, originally posted by Kamin » |
| i win, i get new ones for free. |
Damn , where the hell have you been?
Post Title: Re: (Slappy)
Posted by: Joe at 10:14 AM 1/31/2008
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.
Post Title: Re: tires for drifting (Nismodude_69)
Posted by: antiguru at 11:38 AM 2/11/2008
| Quote, originally posted by Nismodude_69 » |
| what would be the best type of tires for drifting |
the cheapest kind possible =p
Post Title: Re: tires for drifting (antiguru)
Posted by: ripracer at 11:01 AM 2/13/2008
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.
Post Title: Re: tires for drifting (ripracer)
Posted by: Slappy at 2:23 PM 2/13/2008
| Quote, originally posted by D3stro » |
| 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
Post Title: Re: tires for drifting (Nismodude_69)
Posted by: driftnslide1 at 9:22 PM 3/26/2008
| Quote, originally posted by Kamin » |
| i win, i get new ones for free. |
me too, me too
Post Title: Re: (Greddy323)
Posted by: 916drifter at 9:44 AM 4/18/2008
or how much power| Quote, originally posted by naed240sx » |
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.
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Posted by: arcadia at 4:51 PM 6/23/2008
federal and maxxis are both great, but the life isnt any greater.
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Posted by: wwstall at 9:49 PM 7/2/2009
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.
Post Title: Re: (s13_maJiK)
Posted by: oki slide at 9:57 PM 9/24/2009
Most people I know run Federal 595's.
Post Title: Re: (Joe)
Posted by: drifter92 at 8:04 AM 10/3/2009
| Quote, originally posted by Joe » |
| 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.
Post Title: Re: (drifter92)
Posted by: starkos14 at 10:07 AM 10/6/2009
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