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Re: New Front Tires for the GN
« Reply #15 on: July 10 2018, 09:28:35 AM »
I have been running 275/60-15 Nittos on both cars for about 20 years. 28" tires work better with these cars as far as loading the turbo and extending the mph by about 8%.  The nittos are not quite 28" but they are close.
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Re: New Front Tires for the GN
« Reply #16 on: August 06 2018, 09:49:31 PM »
I run 235 -60 -15 BFG on stock wheels up front,passenger side rubes sometimes,so installed all new body bushing it raised the body 1/2 in now both sides rub.
I wish they made the tire in 215-65-15 had a set 17 on my Nissan they work so good
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Re: New Front Tires for the GN
« Reply #17 on: August 08 2018, 09:33:30 AM »
You probably know them all anyway

I have more street tires/rims than I know what to do with. I'll likely go with the stock GN rims with Cooper Cobra 235/60/15's up front. Out back I have my choice of stock GN rims shod with 255/60/15 DR's and another pair of stock GN rims with 275/60/15 DR's.
Hey Brad, is that 275/60/15 close to a 28x9 slick?  I'm looking for something I can run around on the street


yes, it is...a Nitto is the best street DR as it wears longer and does not need much, if any, warm up to work.  It does not grip as well as the M/Ts but it is a better, safer street option.  Still have to be careful in the wet if you get caught out.
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