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Old Jul 23, 2010, 05:36 PM
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STICKY TIRES FOR 600whp DAILY DRIVER

Looking for something sticky but not a drag radial. I'm running 18x10 CCW's with some g-forces KDW2's (255/35ZR/18) and they're not getting the job done lol. I mostly do drag racing here and there. I'm thinking of getting the Dunlop Z1 Star Spec's or the Bridgestone Potenza RE-11's. What do you guys think? Thanks for the help.

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Both of those tires are great choices. The RE-11 is a bit softer i think.

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OP said not a drag radial
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^^^Nobody suggested a drag radial.

Edit: Drag radial suggestion was deleted

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Old Jul 23, 2010, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by rush63
^^^Nobody suggested a drag radial.
Not his fault. My original post suggested a street legal drag radial.
Old Jul 23, 2010, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by chu
Both of those tires are great choices. The RE-11 is a bit softer i think.
thanks. thats what i was leaning more towards.
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Originally Posted by rush63
^^^Nobody suggested a drag radial.
somebody deleted the post
Old Jul 24, 2010, 03:23 AM
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Says it right in the first line.

Either are a good tire. But DR would be the best for drag.
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I usually see more people use the Z1's on the street and RE-11's for track apps as they do a tad better in that regard.
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^^^ neal has spoken
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285/30/18 r6
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Kuhmo XS if you want some stickers.
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I wish I was having the same problem as the op. lol
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Originally Posted by R/TErnie
285/30/18 r6

I agree, and I just so happen to have a set for sale.
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ive had kdw2's and star specs and the kdw2's grip better, so if ur having trouble hooking with kdw's i wouldnt switch 2 star specs.

I also think kdw2's are the grippiest/one of the grippiest tires around, i couldnt image you getting any better grip with anything other than a drag radial or slicks.


Since u dont want drags or slicks i would recommend messing around with the kdw2's psi


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