good grip/drift tire
good grip/drift tire
what have you guys used or like for drifting/grip? I'm kinda torn between the khumo mx, parada spec 2, and the nitto neo gens, which are supposed to be a "drifter's tire".which do you prefer for drift/grip?
Yes, the two styles of driving require exclusive tire characteristics. This idea that there is a happy medium to be found somewhere in the wash of high performance and ultra-high performance is nonsense.
Most people buy tires based on:1. What name does it say on the side2. Can I afford it3. Will it fit4. Will it give good mileage5. Will it offer good grip6. What does my buddy have7. What does the latest import magazine say8. Is it capable of offering OEM or better braking, roadholding performance9. Does is carry a proper load rating
Somewhere in this sad list are the factors that will either make or break your purchase choice.
Grip driving means just that. Exceptional grip at the expense of tire longevity and ride comfort.
Drifting is, in effect, abuse of a tire. Use whatever tire you're comfortable with ruining.
Then there's the rest of us, who work on a budget, and can't convince the wife or whoever that we need tacky tires for the drive to work, and don't see any use in driving sideways on city streets. These people often find a tire that will offer OEM or better characteristics within a reasonable price range. If you think about it, that's all anybody really needs for a road car.
-Phil
Most people buy tires based on:1. What name does it say on the side2. Can I afford it3. Will it fit4. Will it give good mileage5. Will it offer good grip6. What does my buddy have7. What does the latest import magazine say8. Is it capable of offering OEM or better braking, roadholding performance9. Does is carry a proper load rating
Somewhere in this sad list are the factors that will either make or break your purchase choice.
Grip driving means just that. Exceptional grip at the expense of tire longevity and ride comfort.
Drifting is, in effect, abuse of a tire. Use whatever tire you're comfortable with ruining.
Then there's the rest of us, who work on a budget, and can't convince the wife or whoever that we need tacky tires for the drive to work, and don't see any use in driving sideways on city streets. These people often find a tire that will offer OEM or better characteristics within a reasonable price range. If you think about it, that's all anybody really needs for a road car.
-Phil
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I'm gonna close this one since the question itself is uninformed and may mislead the uninitiated.
Besides, there's no need to ask the rest of us what WE think the better tire is, when you have access to Grant, Phil and Chet as well as all the charts, data, feedback and specifications from the TireRack.
Besides, there's no need to ask the rest of us what WE think the better tire is, when you have access to Grant, Phil and Chet as well as all the charts, data, feedback and specifications from the TireRack.