BFGoodrich T/A street drags or Falken Azenis for street?

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SR PwrdVA
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I need some sticky tires (205/50/15) for my stock S13 wheels and wanted to know what you guys thought about these in comparasion. I know they're made for diff purposes but I want mainly straight line traction rite now since my new turbo setup is on it's way. So yeah hit me up with some opinions, thanx.


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PROJECTRB240SX
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WITH THE DOT DRAG RADIALS YOU WILL SEE LOW TIRE LIFE AND DANGEROUSLY LOW WET-TRACTION CHARACTERISTICS. YOU ARE BETTER WITH THE AZENIS FOR THE STREET AND THE DRAGS ON A SPARE SET OF WHEELS FOR WEEKEND FUN.

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205-50-15 is too short and too low a load index for your car, search around and check the FAQ as for information was to why.-chet

SR PwrdVA
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I did search and thought everyone was running the Falkens with my rims. What other sizes can I get a good tire with?

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I would stick with a street tire for daily use. Drag radials are not going to handle well and as PROJECTRB240SX pointed out, they would be down right scary on wet pavement. There are a lot of nice 205/55-15 tires to choose from. The 50 series is going to be way short and you'd have to bump up your air pressure to at least 35 to match the load rating of the stock tires.

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i am about to order the 205/50/15 for autox tires for my s14. and i will have them at 40psi. those will be ok wont they.


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