Are 315s worth it?

[silvrgt]

Are 315 drag radials worth it on a bolt ons/3.73s 02 5 speed gt mustang??

 

[Phantom959]

I have them so yes. Better grip & they look great on the back.

 

[joshheat25]

yes Much better grip and better looks!

 

[silentbullitt]

We just put some 325's on my wife gt and let me tell you. Her car looks and feels great with those 17x10.5's back there.

 

[SonicBlue2v03GT]

315's are worth it yes. Cost more since they probably will be DR's at that size. but definitely better traction, not to mention looking damn good

 

[mcmmotorsports]

What about regular 315's, not D/R's, for a 50 mile a day Daily Driver? D/R's for 250 miles a week doesn't seem like a good idea.

 

[loosescrew79]

Of course its a good idea. Mo rubba da betta.

 

[grendel]

What about regular 315's, not D/R's, for a 50 mile a day Daily Driver? D/R's for 250 miles a week doesn't seem like a good idea.

sumitomo (sp?) make a 315/35/17 for like 120 i think

 

[StevenGT-02]

I have been looking at new wheels, but afraid 315s are too wide so now im thinking 18" with 285 in back and 255 up front...

 

[hotmustang331]

^ too wide??? Is that possable LOL. Well anyways I love my 285s, they helped traction a bunch but I can still light them up in 1st and hold about 4K in second from a dead stop and a 3K launch. Rolling they spin in 1st and spin when I hit second, and can still chirp 3rd. GET THE 315s, you will not regret it.

 

[Fast02]

another vote for 315's.

If I had the ca$h and thought I could control my burn out habit I would go wider like 325-335's.

 

[propellerhead]

Any clearance issues? Like hitting the fender? The tailpipes?

 

[Jamessocal]

Any clearance issues? Like hitting the fender? The tailpipes?

Nope, mine fit fine with room to spare.
Pics in sig.

 

[propellerhead]

Nope, mine fit fine with room to spare.
Pics in sig.

Cool. You have an 04 too. Can you post a pic of how close the inner edge of the tire is to the tail pipe?

 

[green_fow_six]

What about regular 315's, not D/R's, for a 50 mile a day Daily Driver? D/R's for 250 miles a week doesn't seem like a good idea.

I would go for it too but keep in mind also that you will lose a little efficiency(less gas milege), since it takes more power to turn those big @ss wheels(heavier and more friction). Other than off the line traction, you would be slower than the same car with narrower tires. But I see more positives than negatives so...

 

[Jamessocal]

Cool. You have an 04 too. Can you post a pic of how close the inner edge of the tire is to the tail pipe?

Here you go, hope this helps.

 

[joshheat25]

I have bassani exhaust and it rubbs a little bit on the passenger side but I plan on cutting some excess metal off the gas tank to make room! 315's ar fine for a daily driver! Sumatoma makes a Good Overall tire one tip is to put like 25-30 psi in them or else thes tires will wear in the middle!

 

[propellerhead]

Here you go, hope this helps.

Thanks! That helps. I think I will go for 17x10.5 and 315s.

 

[propellerhead]

I have bassani exhaust and it rubbs a little bit on the passenger side but I plan on cutting some excess metal off the gas tank to make room! 315's ar fine for a daily driver! Sumatoma makes a Good Overall tire one tip is to put like 25-30 psi in them or else thes tires will wear in the middle!

Are you saying you had clearance issues with 315?

 

[joshheat25]

Yea With Bassani Exhaust But If I were to cut off the excess metal on my gas tank I could move the exhaust over some more so It wouldn't hit!