View Full Version : what looks better and lasts longer


Cody 79
Jan 30th, 08, 04:08 PM
are wide tires on all4 look better or wide on the back and thin on the front whick one gives more tracktion and do BF Goodrich last longer or firestone? im confused :confused:

JV69z/28rs
Jan 30th, 08, 07:45 PM
That's a matter of personal preference. What look are you after - pro street or pro touring? Are you looking for straight line (drag racing) or cornering "stick"? What model tires of each brand are you comparing? I'm not trying to give you a hard time but it's difficult to help when your goals are not defined. With that said if it was me I would want large diameter 17" or bigger fat on all 4s. I would be more concerned with handling then straight line traction. As far as a tire choise I would pick BFGs of the 2 but there are options that are much more cost effective (cheaper) that will offer compatible grip. As far as which tire will last longer the treadwear rating can help you decide that. A point of information most of the high performance tires that grip well have lower treadwear ratings. You can get much more help than what I provided if you can define your goals.

.gearhead.
Jan 30th, 08, 10:11 PM
If you want to go straight fast, go with bigs and skinnies. If you want to turn corners at speed, go with wides all around. Personally, I don't care much about turning...

Good luck.
Jim

Cody 79
Feb 16th, 08, 08:02 AM
thanks jim, i think i'll go with bigs and skinnies